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<div>This is a list of [[GameMaster]]s and which team they belong to, up to date by [[User:SIMU-WYROM|SIMU-WYROM]] ([[User talk:SIMU-WYROM|talk]]) 14:56, 14 March 2026 (CDT)<br />
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|- valign="top"<br />
!colspan=2|Product Manager<br />
!colspan=1|Assistant Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2|<!--Enter Product Manager: -->Wyrom<br />
|colspan=1|<!--Enter Assistant Product Manager: -->Tivvy<br />
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|+ GemStone IV Teams<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
!Development Team<br />
!Player Experience Team<br />
!Events Team<br />
|-<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Enter Development Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Estild<br />
|<!-- Enter Player Experience Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Isten<br />
|<!-- Enter Events Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Thandiwe<br />
|-<br />
!Development GameMasters<br />
!Player Experience GameMasters<br />
!Events GameMasters<br />
|-<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Development Team GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Aergo<br />
*Auchand<br />
*Gyres<br />
*Ivry<br />
*Mestys<br />
*Naiken<br />
*Nyxus<br />
*Tago<br />
*Zissu<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Player Experience GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Aiza<br />
*Avaluka<br />
*Azidaer<br />
*Casil<br />
*Eusah<br />
*Flannihan<br />
*Haxus<br />
*Itzel<br />
*Lydil<br />
*Mariath<br />
*Modrian<br />
*Scrimge<br />
*Sindin<br />
*Vanah<br />
*Weaves<br />
*Xeraphina<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Events GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Elysani<br />
*Elidi<br />
*Ethereal<br />
*Kaonashi<br />
*Marstreforn<br />
*Optheria<br />
*Valyrka<br />
*Warlockes<br />
*Xynwen<br />
|-<br />
!colspan=5| '''GameHost Program and Wiki Moderators'''<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=5 valign="top"|<!-- Enter GameHosts Below: --><br />
* Famine<br />
* Kebechet<br />
* Krellis<br />
* Myerz<br />
* Noiya<br />
* Orsys<br />
* Rosemunde<br />
* Sirilda<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
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==Resources==<br />
*[[Guru List]]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/625 2020 March post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/591 2019 July post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/579 2019 April post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/517 2017 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/489 2016 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/156 2015 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/2 2014 post]<br />
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[[Category:GameMasters]]<br />
[[Category:Lists]]</div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Creating_Adventure_-_January_2026&diff=251482Creating Adventure - January 20262026-01-08T17:37:53Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: Protected "Creating Adventure - January 2026" ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))</p>
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== Words of Wyrom ==<br />
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[[File:Wyrom.png|thumb|left|90px|<center>The Wyrom</center>]]Hey gang, looking ahead into 2026, I am leading a foundational shift in how GemStone IV is maintained and expanded. Rather than focusing solely on "what" is being added to the game, the priority for the coming year is a total evolution of "how" the team operates. This strategic pivot focuses on sustainability and modernization, ensuring that the development cycle is as robust and enduring as the world of Elanthia itself.<br />
<br />
The most significant change in the 2026 workflow is the transition away from "monolithic" updates in favor of incremental releases. By breaking down massive projects into smaller, more manageable phases, the team can deliver content to the players faster and with greater precision. I know we've said this before, but we are starting this by no longer doing a full roadmap from the get-go. Instead, we are going to do quarterly roadmaps, something I always wanted to manage with these Creating Adventures, but I just never had the content to support doing 4 of these a year. Plus, these are some heavy lifts, even if they don't seem like it.<br />
<br />
I've talked over these plans with the team, and just some time ago, I announced Tivvy was going to be stepping into a new role to help me achieve this. She'll be leading the charge over the operations side, which is the work you've seen me doing as Wyrom for the last 12 years. Estild has been doing a lot of work revitalizing the Dev team and how they operate. Thandiwe keeps the world alive with her team making sure there is always a lot going on. And Isten keeps us all in check behind the scenes, leading the way on the not-so-glamorous work that we do. The APM role has expanded from team leads to specialized leadership over their domain so that I can make sure that we can see January 19, 2038, at 03:14:07 UTC and beyond. <br />
<br />
== State of Elanthia ==<br />
<br />
Ultimately, these internal changes are about the long-term health of Elanthia. By refining work practices and reducing the "all-or-nothing" pressure of massive launches, the staff can avoid burnout and focus on higher-quality craftsmanship. This evolution in 2026 represents a commitment to the players as a promise that GemStone IV is not just a legacy of the past, but a modern, evolving game that is here to stay.<br />
<br />
=== Pulse of the Game ===<br />
<br />
We finished the year strong, over 100 more users January 1st, 2026, than we had January 1st, 2025. These numbers don't include F2P, but our F2P is also up from last year in the hundreds. I don't typically include these metrics just because we usually see a lot of account creation that doesn't get attached to significant gameplay. Our current promo has brought back just over 270 people. We are extending the [https://www.play.net/gs4/promo/reactivate/home.asp?offerCode=GSBACKHOME25 GSBACKHOME25] promo until February 28th, 2026.<br />
<br />
=== Q1 Updates ===<br />
<br />
We have some pretty big updates coming out in Q1 of 2026. The following updates are planned for January or shortly after. <br />
* Silver Changes<br />
* Experience Changes<br />
* Onslaughts<br />
We haven't spoken in great detail on each of these updates to come, but the wait for all of them won't be long. We will be talking more about each just before they drop. <br />
<br />
If you haven't followed any of the silver discussions, we are taking steps to reduce the flow of silver. Some of our plans to do this are...<br />
* Lower the lootcap.<br />
* Remove the hard cap.<br />
* Reduce the pawnshop max from 35,000 to 25,000.<br />
* Add a locksmith pool fee.<br />
* Make loot more interesting vs straight silver value.<br />
* Make boxes more exciting, but less frequent.<br />
We may take other steps, and we will likely tweak these numbers after release as we continue to monitor everything for both the health of the game and the enjoyability of finding loot. We have counterpoints to all the releases as well so that it doesn't disrupt gameplay, such as increasing the experience you gain picking locks and disarming traps...and...new experience changes!<br />
<br />
Onslaughts, which were showcased at SimuCon are coming as well, are a new ascension area event that will drop in for a high-octane collaborative experience for those around and willing to participate. You will face off against new threats from the distant Shattered Continent to the west of Elanith. <br />
<br />
These updates are dropping soon, so stay on the lookout for announcements in coming weeks.<br />
<br />
=== March of the Bugs === <br />
<br />
Over the years, we've introduced some bugs that have become features but were never meant to be features. Our event schedule put us in a place where some projects got rushed on release. We have made huge strides to correcting these issues, but we still have quite a few active bug reports.<br />
<br />
For the month of March, the GameMaster teams are turning their full attention toward the foundation of the game, dedicating this period to a comprehensive "Deep Clean" of Elanthia. While new content often takes the spotlight, we recognize that the true quality of the player experience lies in the stability and polish of the world you inhabit every day. This month, our primary objective is the aggressive resolution of long-standing bugs, the smoothing of mechanical friction, and the restoration of areas that have fallen into disrepair.<br />
<br />
=== Vampires in Elanthia ===<br />
<br />
We had a teaser that was unscrambled to reveal the word vampire with no other context. We had originally planned to have this update out before the end of the year, but we landed a little short as some other priorities took over. We have some lore planned, as well as expanding vampires beyond just Moonsedge. I'll leave these a little suspenseful, as it should be a pretty exciting release when we finish it up.<br />
<br />
=== Vulgarity Updates === <br />
<br />
Our current system for vulgarity relies heavily on using vulgarity to be monitored for it. It's a bit of a backwards design, but it's how our systems have always worked in this regard. You use vulgarity, you eventually get nudged, soaped, or warned. Vulgarity isn't something we allow in GemStone IV, so why do we make it punitive? Our plan in Q1 is to change the vulgarity monitoring system from a punishment system to simply catching it when it happens and preventing it. Not the most exciting update, but it's less time GMs need to spend enforcing policy and more time creating enjoyable content. <br />
<br />
== Year in Review ==<br />
<br />
We may have missed a few announcements in our [[:Category:Changelog|Changelog]], but check out (most of) our updates in [[2025_Changelog | 2025]] and [[2026_Changelog | 2026]]!<br />
{{#section:2025 Changelog|table}} <br />
{{#section:2026 Changelog|table}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Creating Adventure]]</div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Creating_Adventure_-_January_2026&diff=251481Creating Adventure - January 20262026-01-08T17:37:37Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: </p>
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== Words of Wyrom ==<br />
<br />
[[File:Wyrom.png|thumb|left|90px|<center>The Wyrom</center>]]Hey gang, looking ahead into 2026, I am leading a foundational shift in how GemStone IV is maintained and expanded. Rather than focusing solely on "what" is being added to the game, the priority for the coming year is a total evolution of "how" the team operates. This strategic pivot focuses on sustainability and modernization, ensuring that the development cycle is as robust and enduring as the world of Elanthia itself.<br />
<br />
The most significant change in the 2026 workflow is the transition away from "monolithic" updates in favor of incremental releases. By breaking down massive projects into smaller, more manageable phases, the team can deliver content to the players faster and with greater precision. I know we've said this before, but we are starting this by no longer doing a full roadmap from the get-go. Instead, we are going to do quarterly roadmaps, something I always wanted to manage with these Creating Adventures, but I just never had the content to support doing 4 of these a year. Plus, these are some heavy lifts, even if they don't seem like it.<br />
<br />
I've talked over these plans with the team, and just some time ago, I announced Tivvy was going to be stepping into a new role to help me achieve this. She'll be leading the charge over the operations side, which is the work you've seen me doing as Wyrom for the last 12 years. Estild has been doing a lot of work revitalizing the Dev team and how they operate. Thandiwe keeps the world alive with her team making sure there is always a lot going on. And Isten keeps us all in check behind the scenes, leading the way on the not-so-glamorous work that we do. The APM role has expanded from team leads to specialized leadership over their domain so that I can make sure that we can see January 19, 2038, at 03:14:07 UTC and beyond. <br />
<br />
== State of Elanthia ==<br />
<br />
Ultimately, these internal changes are about the long-term health of Elanthia. By refining work practices and reducing the "all-or-nothing" pressure of massive launches, the staff can avoid burnout and focus on higher-quality craftsmanship. This evolution in 2026 represents a commitment to the players as a promise that GemStone IV is not just a legacy of the past, but a modern, evolving game that is here to stay.<br />
<br />
=== Pulse of the Game ===<br />
<br />
We finished the year strong, over 100 more users January 1st, 2026, than we had January 1st, 2025. These numbers don't include F2P, but our F2P is also up from last year in the hundreds. I don't typically include these metrics just because we usually see a lot of account creation that doesn't get attached to significant gameplay. Our current promo has brought back just over 270 people. We are extending the [https://www.play.net/gs4/promo/reactivate/home.asp?offerCode=GSBACKHOME25 GSBACKHOME25] promo until February 28th, 2026.<br />
<br />
=== Q1 Updates ===<br />
<br />
We have some pretty big updates coming out in Q1 of 2026. The following updates are planned for January or shortly after. <br />
* Silver Changes<br />
* Experience Changes<br />
* Onslaughts<br />
We haven't spoken in great detail on each of these updates to come, but the wait for all of them won't be long. We will be talking more about each just before they drop. <br />
<br />
If you haven't followed any of the silver discussions, we are taking steps to reduce the flow of silver. Some of our plans to do this are...<br />
* Lower the lootcap.<br />
* Remove the hard cap.<br />
* Reduce the pawnshop max from 35,000 to 25,000.<br />
* Add a locksmith pool fee.<br />
* Make loot more interesting vs straight silver value.<br />
* Make boxes more exciting, but less frequent.<br />
We may take other steps, and we will likely tweak these numbers after release as we continue to monitor everything for both the health of the game and the enjoyability of finding loot. We have counterpoints to all the releases as well so that it doesn't disrupt gameplay, such as increasing the experience you gain picking locks and disarming traps...and...new experience changes!<br />
<br />
Onslaughts, which were showcased at SimuCon are coming as well, are a new ascension area event that will drop in for a high-octane collaborative experience for those around and willing to participate. You will face off against new threats from the distant Shattered Continent to the west of Elanith. <br />
<br />
These updates are dropping soon, so stay on the lookout for announcements in coming weeks.<br />
<br />
=== March of the Bugs === <br />
<br />
Over the years, we've introduced some bugs that have become features but were never meant to be features. Our event schedule put us in a place where some projects got rushed on release. We have made huge strides to correcting these issues, but we still have quite a few active bug reports.<br />
<br />
For the month of March, the GameMaster teams are turning their full attention toward the foundation of the game, dedicating this period to a comprehensive "Deep Clean" of Elanthia. While new content often takes the spotlight, we recognize that the true quality of the player experience lies in the stability and polish of the world you inhabit every day. This month, our primary objective is the aggressive resolution of long-standing bugs, the smoothing of mechanical friction, and the restoration of areas that have fallen into disrepair.<br />
<br />
=== Vampires in Elanthia ===<br />
<br />
We had a teaser that was unscrambled to reveal the word vampire with no other context. We had originally planned to have this update out before the end of the year, but we landed a little short as some other priorities took over. We have some lore planned, as well as expanding vampires beyond just Moonsedge. I'll leave these a little suspenseful, as it should be a pretty exciting release when we finish it up.<br />
<br />
=== Vulgarity Updates === <br />
<br />
Our current system for vulgarity relies heavily on using vulgarity to be monitored for it. It's a bit of a backwards design, but it's how our systems have always worked in this regard. You use vulgarity, you eventually get nudged, soaped, or warned. Vulgarity isn't something we allow in GemStone IV, so why do we make it punitive? Our plan in Q1 is to change the vulgarity monitoring system from a punishment system to simply catching it when it happens and preventing it. Not the most exciting update, but it's less time GMs need to spend enforcing policy and more time creating enjoyable content. <br />
<br />
== Year in Review ==<br />
<br />
We may have missed a few announcements in our [[:Category:Changelog|Changelog]], but check out (most of) our updates in [[2025_Changelog | 2025]] and [[2026_Changelog | 2026]]!<br />
{{#section:2025 Changelog|table}} <br />
{{#section:2026 Changelog|table}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Creating Adventure]]</div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Creating_Adventure_-_January_2026&diff=251480Creating Adventure - January 20262026-01-08T17:28:38Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: Created page with "700px __NOTOC__ __NOEDITSECTION__ == Words of Wyrom == <center>The Wyrom</center>Hey gang, looking ahead into 2026, I am leading a foundational shift in how GemStone IV is maintained and expanded. Rather than focusing solely on "what" is being added to the game, the priority for the coming year is a total evolution of "how" the team operates. This strategic pivot focuses on sustainabili..."</p>
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== Words of Wyrom ==<br />
<br />
[[File:Wyrom.png|thumb|left|90px|<center>The Wyrom</center>]]Hey gang, looking ahead into 2026, I am leading a foundational shift in how GemStone IV is maintained and expanded. Rather than focusing solely on "what" is being added to the game, the priority for the coming year is a total evolution of "how" the team operates. This strategic pivot focuses on sustainability and modernization, ensuring that the development cycle is as robust and enduring as the world of Elanthia itself.<br />
<br />
The most significant change in the 2026 workflow is the transition away from "monolithic" updates in favor of incremental releases. By breaking down massive projects into smaller, more manageable phases, the team can deliver content to the players faster and with greater precision. I know we've said this before, but we are starting this by no longer doing a full roadmap from the get-go. Instead, we are going to do quarterly roadmaps, something I always wanted to manage with these Creating Adventures, but I just never had the content to support doing 4 a year. Plus, these are some heavy lifts, even if they don't seem like it.<br />
<br />
I've talked over these plans with the team, and just some time ago, I announced Tivvy was going to be stepping into a new role to help me achieve this. She'll be leading the charge over the operations side, which is the work you've seen me doing as Wyrom for the last 12 years. Estild has been doing a lot of work revitalizing the Dev team and how they operate. Thandiwe keeps the world alive with her team making sure there is always a lot going on. And Isten keeps us all in check behind the scenes, leading the way on the not-so-glamorous work that we do. The APM role has expanded from team leads to specialized leadership over their domain so that I can make sure that we can see January 19, 2038, at 03:14:07 UTC and beyond. <br />
<br />
== State of Elanthia ==<br />
<br />
Ultimately, these internal changes are about the long-term health of Elanthia. By refining work practices and reducing the "all-or-nothing" pressure of massive launches, the staff can avoid burnout and focus on higher-quality craftsmanship. This evolution in 2026 represents a commitment to the players as a promise that GemStone IV is not just a legacy of the past, but a modern, evolving game that is here to stay.<br />
<br />
=== Pulse of the Game ===<br />
<br />
We finished the year strong, over 100 more users January 1st, 2026, than we had January 1st, 2025. These numbers don't include F2P, but our F2P is also up from last year in the hundreds. I don't typically include these metrics just because we usually see a lot of account creation that doesn't get attached to significant gameplay. Our current promo has brought back just over 270 people. We are extending the GSBACKHOME25 promo until February 28th, 2026.<br />
<br />
=== Q1 Updates ===<br />
<br />
We have some pretty big updates coming out in Q1 of 2026. The following updates are planned for January or shortly after. <br />
* Silver Changes<br />
* Experience Changes<br />
* Onslaughts<br />
We haven't spoken in great detail on each of these updates to come, but the wait for all of them won't be long. We will be talking more about each just before they drop. <br />
<br />
If you haven't followed any of the silver discussions, we are taking steps to reduce the flow of silver. Some of our plans to do this are...<br />
* Lower the lootcap.<br />
* Remove the hard cap.<br />
* Reduce the pawnshop max from 35,000 to 25,000.<br />
* Add a locksmith pool fee.<br />
* Make loot more interesting vs straight silver value.<br />
* Make boxes more exciting, but less frequent.<br />
We may take other steps, and we will likely tweak these numbers after release as we continue to monitor everything for both the health of the game and the enjoyability of finding loot. We have counterpoints to all the releases as well so that it doesn't disrupt gameplay, such as increasing the experience you gain picking locks and disarming traps...and...new experience changes!<br />
<br />
Onslaughts, which were showcased at SimuCon are coming as well, are a new ascension area event that will drop in for a high-octane collaborative experience for those around and willing to participate. You will face off against new threat from the distant Shattered Continent to the west of Elanith. <br />
<br />
These updates are dropping soon, so stay on the lookout for announcements in coming weeks.<br />
<br />
=== March of the Bugs === <br />
<br />
Over the years, we've introduced some bugs that have become features but were never meant to be features. Our event schedule put us in a place where some projects got rushed on release. We have made huge strides to correcting these issues, but we still have quite a few active bug reports.<br />
<br />
For the month of March, the GameMaster teams are turning their full attention toward the foundation of the game, dedicating this period to a comprehensive "Deep Clean" of Elanthia. While new content often takes the spotlight, we recognize that the true quality of the player experience lies in the stability and polish of the world you inhabit every day. This month, our primary objective is the aggressive resolution of long-standing bugs, the smoothing of mechanical friction, and the restoration of areas that have fallen into disrepair.<br />
<br />
=== Vampires in Elanthia ===<br />
<br />
We had a teaser that was unscrambled to reveal the word vampire with no other context. We had originally planned to have this update out before the end of the year, but we landed a little short as some other priorities took over. We have some lore planned, as well as expanding vampires beyond just Moonsedge. I'll leave these a little suspenseful, as it should be a pretty exciting release when we finish it up.<br />
<br />
=== Vulgarity Updates === <br />
<br />
Our current system for vulgarity relies heavily on using vulgarity to be monitored for it. It's a bit of a backwards design, but it's how our systems have always worked in this regard. You use vulgarity, you eventually get nudged, soaped, or warned. Vulgarity isn't something we allow in GemStone IV, so why do we make it punitive? Our plan in Q1 is to change the vulgarity monitoring system from a punishment system to simply catching it when it happens and preventing it. Not the most exciting update, but it's less time GMs need to spend enforcing policy and more time creating enjoyable content. <br />
<br />
== Year in Review ==<br />
<br />
We may have missed a few announcements in our [[:Category:Changelog|Changelog]], but check out (most of) our updates in [[2025_Changelog | 2025]] and [[2026_Changelog | 2026]]!<br />
{{#section:2025 Changelog|table}} <br />
{{#section:2026 Changelog|table}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Creating Adventure]]</div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Creating_Adventure_-_June_2025&diff=241016Creating Adventure - June 20252025-07-01T18:07:48Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: </p>
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== Words of Wyrom ==<br />
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[[File:Wyrom.png|thumb|left|90px|<center>The Wyrom</center>]]Hail, adventurers! Wyrom here, gazing out across the ever-unfolding tapestry of Elanthia. Whether you're a fresh face stepping off the docks of Wehnimer's Landing for the first time, or a seasoned veteran seeking new horizons, the vast world of GemStone IV beckons. Okay, that was AI, I asked it to write something cool from Wyrom about GemStone IV. Everyone is trying to introduce AI to their products, and while I think you can use it to help leverage some ideas, the real heart of our game comes from the creative minds of our GameMasters.<br />
<br />
One thing I wanted to touch on before diving into everything is my role. I've been the Product Manager since 2016. Before that, I was the Assistant Product Manager all the way back in 2014. I never fully replaced the APM role(s) until 2021 with Estild joining the fray! We later had a larger restructure and had Isten, Thandiwe, and Tivvy join Estild, with each APM over a specific team in 2022. Up until this point, even though my role was Product Manager, I was more the manager of the GameMaster program. That would all change in 2023 when Simutronics underwent a huge change and a new CEO. Since then, I've been able to get more involved as a PM vs GM++. It comes with a lot more work that you don't get to see me as much. I still do things as Wyrom, but I have a lot of work on the Simutronics side these days. And that is to ensure GemStone IV has a long-lasting future! Those 4 APMs have replaced the Wyrom you may have known from 2014 until 2022. These are all good things. They ensure everything stays on track and moving without me holding anything up. And our GameMasters do everything to keep this game alive. From the smallest projects to the largest roles, everyone on staff has a purpose.<br />
<br />
== Behind the Curtain ==<br />
<br />
Usually, I talk about updates in Creating Adventure, and those updates typically are centered around development, but I do want to jump into some less exciting things for a moment because they have been hot topics for a few years now. We have some great updates on the way, which I'll also touch on, but the elephant in the room does need to get discussed this time around!<br />
<br />
=== POLICY Updates ===<br />
<br />
'''POLICY''' has been on a to-do list of mine since 2017. It's been about 50% done for a while now, and it was approaching the finish line at the end of 2022, just as the company would take on new leadership shortly after. With that, some of our more draconian policies started to get looked at and I started to rewrite it all. We're pretty close to the finish line, I know I've mentioned it a few times now that it will be out RSN. It will be out this July. No recent event or situation have caused a shift in the policy, most of it has been done for years, but there are some recent updates that I'd like to share now.<br />
<br />
When POLICY undergoes an update, you will be notified at login that you have not read POLICY and should do so. Understanding the in-game POLICY as well as the Terms of Service (ToS) on the website is a must. The notification will go away after you've used the POLICY verb and read up on the changes. <br />
<br />
Warnings in GemStone have always been heavy-handed. They stick around forever, they show up in your '''POLICY REVIEW''', and they impact your penalties. POLICY 18 and 19 have changed the most over the years. We've shied away from lockouts for in-game penalties that are per character. We've made little changes on how we address penalty durations for repeat offenses and when they reset. But it's not perfect. Sometimes it feels too severe to you as the player, sometimes it feels like the reset is being used as a get out of jail free card to staff.<br />
<br />
Moving forward warnings are only going to be whether you got one in the last year. We are ditching the first offense clause. If you haven't been warned in a year, penalties will be minimal, if you have been warned already in the last year, they will have more of an impact. High Maintenance Customer HMC is also being retired. In its place, we'll have what we just call a Restricted Player. Restricted Player will be POLICY 20 and will last at minimum a year provided you do not get any more warnings or do anything that would cause it to renew. Restricted Player is not something that is automatically given at the time of a warning, it will go under review, similar to how HMC currently works.<br />
<br />
F2P accounts will not have any other penalty other than to be sent to the F2P Lockout Room where they will be forced to RETIRE and start over upon their first warning. I understand this may seem drastic, but violation of policy is a choice. Once you RETIRE, you can start over and keep playing on your F2P account.<br />
<br />
Multiple accounts are another topic I've seen come up more recently when it comes to POLICY violations. If you're logged into more than one account and get hit with a scripting violation, all accounts performing any actions that are also unresponsive will get hit with the warning and penalties. Penalties for multi-accounting will be clearly written in POLICY 19 when the update hits.<br />
<br />
I know there have been several discussions about unfair treatment and some feel targeted. We have updated tools these days that give us a read out of activities. If you hit too many checkboxes, staff is alerted that you might be AFK scripting. If you feel targeted, it's because the system detected patterns of behavior from you that are consistent with AFK scripting. Our plan is to continue to improve these tools and hopefully at some point, we don't need to waste GameMaster time answering these alerts. Right now, it's a human response, and at times, humans make some mistakes. If you ever feel a mistake was made and you were wrongly punished, it must go through our appeals process. This will also be outlined in POLICY with the update, but you need to email gsfeedback(at)simutronics.com. If an SGM was not involved in the process, you can request an SGM referral, but almost every time you will be directed to gsfeedback. Not feedback, gsfeedback. Regular feedback was more aimed for the other games, it still exists, but it is not an inbox that is checked regularly. You will just slow down your appeal.<br />
<br />
=== Platinum Migration ===<br />
<br />
Our last scheduled migration is wrapping up in June. Platinum players have until July 20th to get their crate and geared up for their time in Prime. We will have another migration at some point, but it won't be until after August. It will be announced when we have a firm timeline for it.<br />
<br />
After carefully reviewing the activity in Platinum from those who were logging in and playing still, we have decided to end support of the Platinum instance this year. There was just too much botting and unresponsive scripting happening. We already have an instance for that. Platinum will continue to be a higher subscription tier with an assortment of offerings that are going to be aimed at quality of life perks all available in Prime from now on. Those who haven't migrated will be given a last chance to migrate to Shattered after our final migration session to Prime. If you're a Platinum player who already migrated to Prime and rather go to Shattered, that option will be extended to you as well. This will likely be in 2026.<br />
<br />
We are still working on the next phases of the migration; the character portion has just been running a lot longer than initially planned. We should be touching base with property owners toward the end of July to start the process of getting your property back to you. Once we get through this, we will regroup and figure out the next step on adding more to the Platinum players that migrated over and then the subscription tier as a whole.<br />
<br />
==== Platinum Perks ====<br />
<br />
We have released some of the Platinum perks and given information on some soon to come. Here is a more concise list of them.<br />
<br />
* '''Double Premium Points''': 200 points per billed cycle. This has already been out, I'm just listing it here.<br />
* '''More locker space''': +50 capacity per town.<br />
* '''NAMECHECK updates''': Ability to check for names that can be purged. (COMING SOON)<br />
** With this, you can purchase a name potion to change your name to a name that can be purged.<br />
* '''Premium Halls Transport Discount''': Cheaper costs for a transport ticket between towns per day. (COMING SOON)<br />
* '''Extra worn items slots''': Like the Premium one, Platinum doubles what Premium gets. (COMING SOON)<br />
<br />
=== Feeder Updates ===<br />
<br />
[[File:Adventurers.jpg|thumb|right|150px|<center>Adventurers</center>]]We had announced feeder updates that got stalled out. We needed to go through some more design changes for them to make sure these updates were serving a purpose that made sense. Right now, the majority of loot that is found is sold off. This includes a lot of the GameMaster-created feeder items. The goal with the feeder updates was to add more excitement to what you can find and expand it beyond just the Legendary feeder at upper levels. The way we originally announced it, there would still be a lot of bulk that probably wasn't desired, requiring GM time to make it all and not really getting us to a place where I wanted us to be.<br />
<br />
The rare and epic feeders will operate similar to the legendary feeder where they're firing off about once or twice a month. This will allow us to build higher quality items that are hopefully a little more exciting to find. With this, the alter fodder feeder will go live as well. That feeder has things that you can bring to a merchant to include in an alteration or maybe be able to use in the large number of player service items out there these days.<br />
<br />
This update will be live this July.<br />
<br />
=== EVENT Updates ===<br />
<br />
Event entries to Duskruin, Rumor Woods, and Ebon Gate will be updated to a new system. Your old booklets, markers, keys, and cubes will all continue to work (or be converted), but a new entry mechanic will hopefully be debuting for Duskruin in August. If it doesn't make it in August, it will for sure be here for October. Each event will still have a specific entry item keyed to that event, so you'll still need keys for EG and markers for RW. <br />
<br />
You will be able to redeem your entries to your character and have them as data going forward, similar to BOOST. At any time, you can produce the entries from your character back to a physical item if you wish to trade them to other players or use them with the False King Arthur (the gladiator, jouster, and adventurer NPC). And with that, no more needing 25-count entries to use the NPC. Because all event entries will be on a single system, it will be easier than ever to confirm the entries. Want to just use 3 entries with the NPC? No problem! Just want to drop 100 entries all at once, sure! If the NPC is what you want for a quick fix of exp and scrip, then you can have that. Just remember, you hold that exp at your own risk. Elanthia is a dangerous place! More on this (real) soon (now).<br />
<br />
=== SimuCon ===<br />
<br />
We have plenty of panels that will also talk about releases coming soon. The GameMasters working on those updates are excited to share those details, so I won't be going into them here, but stay tuned for them! If you can't make it to SimuCon, we have our [https://www.twitch.tv/simuradio Twitch stream] that you can watch and chat along with. There is always Discord that Con goers will share tidbits as well on!<br />
<br />
There is still time to sign up if you think you can make it out to Saint Louis, Missouri. If you haven't been to a SimuCon since 2005, it's a lot cheaper to attend these days, you can simply just get a badge if you want, but there are add-ons you can get as well that go directly to supported SimuCon and the costs associated with it. Those funds are tied directly to that because a convention is kind of expensive.<br />
<br />
I won't be there this year. Maybe one day I can return to SimuCon, but unfortunately, I have to be extra careful these days (autoimmune issues and getting old is a bummer). <br />
<br />
== Year in Review ==<br />
<br />
<br />
We noticed we had been slacking on the relay of a lot of announcements to the [[:Category:Changelog|changelog]], so this section will get updated soon once we get it spruced up. Most our announcements hit Discord these days but check out (most of) our updates in [[2024_Changelog | 2024]] and [[2025_Changelog | 2025]]!<br />
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== Words of Wyrom ==<br />
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[[File:Wyrom.png|thumb|left|90px|<center>The Wyrom</center>]]Hail, adventurers! Wyrom here, gazing out across the ever-unfolding tapestry of Elanthia. Whether you're a fresh face stepping off the docks of Wehnimer's Landing for the first time, or a seasoned veteran seeking new horizons, the vast world of GemStone IV beckons. Okay, that was AI, I asked it to write something cool from Wyrom about GemStone IV. Everyone is trying to introduce AI to their products, and while I think you can use it to help leverage some ideas, the real heart of our game comes from the creative minds of our GameMasters.<br />
<br />
One thing I wanted to touch on before diving into everything is my role. I've been the Product Manager since 2016. Before that, I was the Assistant Product Manager all the way back in 2014. I never fully replaced the APM role(s) until 2021 with Estild joining the fray! We later had a larger restructure and had Isten, Thandiwe, and Tivvy join Estild, with each APM over a specific team in 2022. Up until this point, even though my role was Product Manager, I was more the manager of the GameMaster program. That would all change in 2023 when Simutronics underwent a huge change and a new CEO. Since then, I've been able to get more involved as a PM vs GM++. It comes with a lot more work that you don't get to see me as much. I still do things as Wyrom, but I have a lot of work on the Simutronics side these days. And that is to ensure GemStone IV has a long-lasting future! Those 4 APMs have replaced the Wyrom you may have known from 2014 until 2022. These are all good things. They ensure everything stays on track and moving without me holding anything up. And our GameMasters do everything to keep this game alive. From the smallest projects to the largest roles, everyone on staff has a purpose.<br />
<br />
== Behind the Curtain ==<br />
<br />
Usually, I talk about updates in Creating Adventure, and those updates typically are centered around development, but I do want to jump into some less exciting things for a moment because they have been hot topics for a few years now. We have some great updates on the way, which I'll also touch on, but the elephant in the room does need to get discussed this time around!<br />
<br />
=== POLICY Updates ===<br />
<br />
'''POLICY''' has been on a to-do list of mine since 2017. It's been about 50% done for a while now, and it was approaching the finish line at the end of 2022, just as the company would take on new leadership shortly after. With that, some of our more draconian policies started to get looked at and I started to rewrite it all. We're pretty close to the finish line, I know I've mentioned it a few times now that it will be out RSN. It will be out this July. No recent event or situation have caused a shift in the policy, most of it has been done for years, but there are some recent updates that I'd like to share now.<br />
<br />
When POLICY undergoes an update, you will be notified at login that you have not read POLICY and should do so. Understanding the in-game POLICY as well as the Terms of Service (ToS) on the website is a must. The notification will go away after you've used the POLICY verb and read up on the changes. <br />
<br />
Warnings in GemStone have always been heavy-handed. They stick around forever, they show up in your '''POLICY REVIEW''', and they impact your penalties. POLICY 18 and 19 have changed the most over the years. We've shied away from lockouts for in-game penalties that are per character. We've made little changes on how we address penalty durations for repeat offenses and when they reset. But it's not perfect. Sometimes it feels too severe to you as the player, sometimes it feels like the reset is being used as a get out of jail free card to staff.<br />
<br />
Moving forward warnings are only going to be whether you got one in the last year. We are ditching the first offense clause. If you haven't been warned in a year, penalties will be minimal, if you have been warned already in the last year, they will have more of an impact. High Maintenance Customer HMC is also being retired. In its place, we'll have what we just call a Restricted Player. Restricted Player will be POLICY 20 and will last at minimum a year provided you do not get any more warnings or do anything that would cause it to renew. Restricted Player is not something that is automatically given at the time of a warning, it will go under review, similar to how HMC currently works.<br />
<br />
F2P accounts will not have any other penalty other than to be sent to the F2P Lockout Room where they will be forced to RETIRE and start over upon their first warning. I understand this may seem drastic, but violation of policy is a choice. Once you RETIRE, you can start over and keep playing on your F2P account.<br />
<br />
Multiple accounts are another topic I've seen come up more recently when it comes to POLICY violations. If you're logged into more than one account and get hit with a scripting violation, all accounts performing any actions that are also unresponsive will get hit with the warning and penalties. Penalties for multi-accounting will be clearly written in POLICY 19 when the update hits.<br />
<br />
I know there have been several discussions about unfair treatment and some feel targeted. We have updated tools these days that give us a read out of activities. If you hit too many checkboxes, staff is alerted that you might be AFK scripting. If you feel targeted, it's because the system detected patterns of behavior from you that are consistent with AFK scripting. Our plan is to continue to improve these tools and hopefully at some point, we don't need to waste GameMaster time answering these alerts. Right now, it's a human response, and at times, humans make some mistakes. If you ever feel a mistake was made and you were wrongly punished, it must go through our appeals process. This will also be outlined in POLICY with the update, but you need to email gsfeedback(at)simutronics.com. If an SGM was not involved in the process, you can request an SGM referral, but almost every time you will be directed to gsfeedback. Not feedback, gsfeedback. Regular feedback was more aimed for the other games, it still exists, but it is not an inbox that is checked regularly. You will just slow down your appeal.<br />
<br />
=== Platinum Migration ===<br />
<br />
Our last scheduled migration is wrapping up in June. Platinum players have until July 20th to get their crate and geared up for their time in Prime. We will have another migration at some point, but it won't be until after August. It will be announced when we have a firm timeline for it.<br />
<br />
After carefully reviewing the activity in Platinum from those who were logging in and playing still, we have decided to end support of the Platinum instance this year. There was just too much botting and unresponsive scripting happening. We already have an instance for that. Platinum will continue to be a higher subscription tier with an assortment of offerings that are going to be aimed at quality of life perks all available in Prime from now on. Those who haven't migrated will be given a last chance to migrate to Shattered after our final migration session to Prime. If you're a Platinum player who already migrated to Prime and rather go to Shattered, that option will be extended to you as well. This will likely be in 2026.<br />
<br />
We are still working on the next phases of the migration; the character portion has just been running a lot longer than initially planned. We should be touching base with property owners toward the end of July to start the process of getting your property back to you. Once we get through this, we will regroup and figure out the next step on adding more to the Platinum players that migrated over and then the subscription tier as a whole.<br />
<br />
==== Platinum Perks ====<br />
<br />
We have released some of the Platinum perks and given information on some soon to come. Here is a more concise list of them.<br />
<br />
* '''Double Premium Points''': 200 points per billed cycle. This has already been out, I'm just listing it here.<br />
* '''More locker space''': +50 capacity per town.<br />
* '''NAMECHECK updates''': Ability to check for names that can be purged. (COMING SOON)<br />
** With this, you can purchase a name potion to change your name to a name that can be purged.<br />
* '''Premium Halls Transport Discount''': Cheaper costs for a transport ticket between towns per day. (COMING SOON)<br />
* '''Extra worn items slots''': Like the Premium one, Platinum doubles what Premium gets. (COMING SOON)<br />
<br />
=== Feeder Updates ===<br />
<br />
[[File:Adventurers.jpg|thumb|right|150px|<center>Adventurers</center>]]We had announced feeder updates that got stalled out. We needed to go through some more design changes for them to make sure these updates were serving a purpose that made sense. Right now, the majority of loot that is found is sold off. This includes a lot of the GameMaster-created feeder items. The goal with the feeder updates was to add more excitement to what you can find and expand it beyond just the Legendary feeder at upper levels. The way we originally announced it, there would still be a lot of bulk that probably wasn't desired, requiring GM time to make it all and not really getting us to a place where I wanted us to be.<br />
<br />
The rare and epic feeders will operate similar to the legendary feeder where they're firing off about once or twice a month. This will allow us to build higher quality items that are hopefully a little more exciting to find. With this, the alter fodder feeder will go live as well. That feeder has things that you can bring to a merchant to include in an alteration or maybe be able to use in the large number of player service items out there these days.<br />
<br />
This update will be live this July.<br />
<br />
=== EVENT Updates ===<br />
<br />
Event entries to Duskruin, Rumor Woods, and Ebon Gate will be updated to a new system. Your old booklets, markers, keys, and cubes will all continue to work (or be converted), but a new entry mechanic will hopefully be debuting for Duskruin in August. If it doesn't make it in August, it will for sure be here for October. Each event will still have a specific entry item keyed to that event, so you'll still need keys for EG and markers for RW. <br />
<br />
You will be able to redeem your entries to your character and have them as data going forward, similar to BOOST. At any time, you can produce the entries from your character back to a physical item if you wish to trade them to other players or use them with the False King Arthur (the gladiator, jouster, and adventurer NPC). And with that, no more needing 25-count entries to use the NPC. Because all event entries will be on a single system, it will be easier than ever to confirm the entries. Want to just use 3 entries with the NPC? No problem! Just want to drop 100 entries all at once, sure! If the NPC is what you want for a quick fix of exp and scrip, then you can have that. Just remember, you hold that exp at your own risk. Elanthia is a dangerous place! More on this (real) soon (now).<br />
<br />
=== SimuCon ===<br />
<br />
We have plenty of panels that will also talk about releases coming soon. The GameMasters working on those updates are excited to share those details, so I won't be going into them here, but stay tuned for them! If you can't make it to SimuCon, we have our [https://www.twitch.tv/simuradio Twitch stream] that you can watch and chat along with. There is always Discord that Con goers will share tidbits as well on!<br />
<br />
There is still time to sign up if you think you can make it out to Saint Louis, Missouri. If you haven't been to a SimuCon since 2005, it's a lot cheaper to attend these days, you can simply just get a badge if you want, but there are add-ons you can get as well that go directly to supported SimuCon and the costs associated with it. Those funds are tied directly to that because a convention is kind of expensive.<br />
<br />
I won't be there this year. Maybe one day I can return to SimuCon, but unfortunately, I have to be extra careful these days (autoimmune issues and getting old is a bummer). <br />
<br />
== Year in Review ==<br />
<br />
<br />
We noticed we had been slacking on the relay of a lot of announcements to the [[:Category:Changelog|changelog]], so this section will get updated soon once we get it spruced up. Most our announcements hit Discord these days but check out (most of) our updates in [[2024_Changelog | 2024]] and [[2025_Changelog | 2025]]!<br />
{{#section:2024 Changelog|table}} <br />
{{#section:2025 Changelog|table}}<br />
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[[Category:Creating Adventure]]</div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=GemStone_IV_staff_list&diff=236481GemStone IV staff list2025-04-12T22:08:52Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: </p>
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<div>This is a list of [[GameMaster]]s and which team they belong to, up to date by [[User:SIMU-WYROM|SIMU-WYROM]] ([[User talk:SIMU-WYROM|talk]]) 17:08, 12 April 2025 (CDT)<br />
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|- valign="top"<br />
!colspan=2|GemStone IV Product Manager<br />
!colspan=2|DragonRealms Product Manager<br />
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|colspan=2|<!--Enter GemStone Product Manager: -->Wyrom<br />
|colspan=2|<!--Enter DragonRealms Product Manager: -->Lyneya<br />
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|- valign="top"<br />
!Production Team<br />
!Development Team<br />
!Player Experience Team<br />
!Events Team<br />
|-<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Enter Production Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Tivvy<br />
|<!-- Enter Development Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Estild<br />
|<!-- Enter Player Experience Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Isten<br />
|<!-- Enter Events Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Thandiwe<br />
|-<br />
!Production GameMasters<br />
!Development GameMasters<br />
!Player Experience GameMasters<br />
!Events GameMasters<br />
|-<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Production Team GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Lydil<br />
*Haxus<br />
*Modrian<br />
*Naiken<br />
*Naionna<br />
*Valyrka<br />
*Weaves<br />
*Yusri<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Development Team GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Aergo<br />
*Auchand<br />
*Gyres<br />
*Ivry<br />
*Meraki<br />
*Mestys<br />
*Nyxus<br />
*Tago<br />
*Zissu<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Player Experience GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Aiza<br />
*Avaluka<br />
*Azidaer<br />
*Casil<br />
*Eusah<br />
*Flannihan<br />
*Itzel<br />
*Mariath<br />
*Scrimge<br />
*Sindin<br />
*Vanah<br />
*Xeraphina<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Events GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Elysani<br />
*Elidi<br />
*Ethereal<br />
*Kaonashi<br />
*Marstreforn<br />
*Optheria<br />
*Warlockes<br />
*Xynwen<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2| '''GameHost Program'''<br />
|colspan=2|'''Wiki Moderator'''<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2 valign="top"|<!-- Enter GameHosts Below: --><br />
* Kebechet<br />
* Krellis<br />
* Noiya<br />
* Rosemunde<br />
* Sirilda<br />
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==Resources==<br />
*[[Guru List]]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/625 2020 March post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/591 2019 July post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/579 2019 April post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/517 2017 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/489 2016 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/156 2015 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/2 2014 post]<br />
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[[Category:GameMasters]]<br />
[[Category:Lists]]</div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=GemStone_IV_staff_list&diff=236480GemStone IV staff list2025-04-12T21:58:59Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: </p>
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<div>This is a list of [[GameMaster]]s and which team they belong to, up to date by [[User:SIMU-WYROM|SIMU-WYROM]] ([[User talk:SIMU-WYROM|talk]]) 01:09, 27 November 2024 (CST)<br />
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!colspan=2|GemStone IV Product Manager<br />
!colspan=2|DragonRealms Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2|<!--Enter GemStone Product Manager: -->Wyrom<br />
|colspan=2|<!--Enter DragonRealms Product Manager: -->Lyneya<br />
|}<br />
|- align="center"<br />
|<br />
{| class="wikitable alternating" style="cellpadding=5 margin-left:1em; margin-top:0px; background:#F5FAFF; border: 1px solid #CEE0F2; font-size:95%;"<br />
|+ GemStone IV Staff List<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
!Production Team<br />
!Development Team<br />
!Player Experience Team<br />
!Events Team<br />
|-<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Enter Production Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Tivvy<br />
|<!-- Enter Development Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Estild<br />
|<!-- Enter Player Experience Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Isten<br />
|<!-- Enter Events Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Thandiwe<br />
|-<br />
!Production GameMasters<br />
!Development GameMasters<br />
!Player Experience GameMasters<br />
!Events GameMasters<br />
|-<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Production Team GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Lydil<br />
*Haxus<br />
*Modrian<br />
*Naiken<br />
*Naionna<br />
*Valyrka<br />
*Weaves<br />
*Yusri<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Development Team GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Aergo<br />
*Auchand<br />
*Gyres<br />
*Ivry<br />
*Meraki<br />
*Mestys<br />
*Nyxus<br />
*Tago<br />
*Zissu<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Player Experience GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Aiza<br />
*Avaluka<br />
*Azidaer<br />
*Casil<br />
*Eusah<br />
*Flannihan<br />
*Itzel<br />
*Mariath<br />
*Scrimge<br />
*Sindin<br />
*Vanah<br />
*Xeraphina<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Events GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Elysani<br />
*Elidi<br />
*Ethereal<br />
*Kaonashi<br />
*Marstreforn<br />
*Optheria<br />
*Warlockes<br />
*Xynwen<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2| '''GameHost Program'''<br />
|colspan=2|'''Wiki Moderator'''<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2 valign="top"|<!-- Enter GameHosts Below: --><br />
* Kebechet<br />
* Krellis<br />
* Noiya<br />
* Rosemunde<br />
* Sirilda<br />
|colspan=2 valign="top"|<!-- Enter Wiki Moderators Below: --><br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
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==Resources==<br />
*[[Guru List]]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/625 2020 March post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/591 2019 July post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/579 2019 April post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/517 2017 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/489 2016 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/156 2015 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/2 2014 post]<br />
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[[Category:GameMasters]]<br />
[[Category:Lists]]</div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=GemStone_IV_staff_list&diff=230128GemStone IV staff list2024-11-27T07:09:55Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: </p>
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<div>This is a list of [[GameMaster]]s and which team they belong to, up to date by [[User:SIMU-WYROM|SIMU-WYROM]] ([[User talk:SIMU-WYROM|talk]]) 01:09, 27 November 2024 (CST)<br />
{| cellpadding=5 margin-left:1em; margin-top:0px; background:#F5FAFF; border: 1px solid #CEE0F2; font-size:95%;"<br />
|- align="center"<br />
|<br />
{| class="wikitable alternating" style="cellpadding=5 margin-left:1em; margin-top:0px; background:#F5FAFF; border: 1px solid #CEE0F2; font-size:95%;"<br />
|+ Simutronics Staff<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
!colspan=2|GemStone IV Product Manager<br />
!colspan=2|DragonRealms Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2|<!--Enter GemStone Product Manager: -->Wyrom<br />
|colspan=2|<!--Enter DragonRealms Product Manager: -->Lyneya<br />
|}<br />
|- align="center"<br />
|<br />
{| class="wikitable alternating" style="cellpadding=5 margin-left:1em; margin-top:0px; background:#F5FAFF; border: 1px solid #CEE0F2; font-size:95%;"<br />
|+ GemStone IV Staff List<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
!Production Team<br />
!Development Team<br />
!Player Experience Team<br />
!Events Team<br />
|-<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Enter Production Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Tivvy<br />
|<!-- Enter Development Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Estild<br />
|<!-- Enter Player Experience Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Isten<br />
|<!-- Enter Events Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Thandiwe<br />
|-<br />
!Production GameMasters<br />
!Development GameMasters<br />
!Player Experience GameMasters<br />
!Events GameMasters<br />
|-<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Production Team GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Lydil<br />
*Haxus<br />
*Modrian<br />
*Naiken<br />
*Naionna<br />
*Tamuz<br />
*Valyrka<br />
*Weaves<br />
*Yusri<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Development Team GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Aergo<br />
*Auchand<br />
*Gyres<br />
*Ivry<br />
*Meraki<br />
*Mestys<br />
*Nyxus<br />
*Tago<br />
*Zissu<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Player Experience GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Aiza<br />
*Avaluka<br />
*Azidaer<br />
*Casil<br />
*Eusah<br />
*Flannihan<br />
*Itzel<br />
*Mariath<br />
*Scrimge<br />
*Sindin<br />
*Vanah<br />
*Xeraphina<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Events GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Elysani<br />
*Elidi<br />
*Ethereal<br />
*Haliste<br />
*Kaonashi<br />
*Marstreforn<br />
*Optheria<br />
*Warlockes<br />
*Xynwen<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2| '''GameHost Program'''<br />
|colspan=2|'''Wiki Moderator'''<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2 valign="top"|<!-- Enter GameHosts Below: --><br />
* Kebechet<br />
* Krellis<br />
* Noiya<br />
* Rosemunde<br />
* Sirilda<br />
|colspan=2 valign="top"|<!-- Enter Wiki Moderators Below: --><br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
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==Resources==<br />
*[[Guru List]]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/625 2020 March post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/591 2019 July post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/579 2019 April post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/517 2017 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/489 2016 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/156 2015 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/2 2014 post]<br />
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[[Category:GameMasters]]<br />
[[Category:Lists]]</div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Troubled_Waters&diff=222366Troubled Waters2024-07-10T01:56:56Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: </p>
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<div>'''Troubled Waters, Rescue at Sea''' is a pay to play quest that began in April 2014 and is scheduled regularly. Historically, the cost was $9.99 for standard accounts and access was purchased via the [[Box Office]]. Currently, the quest is accessed via the [[quest nexus]] with the use of a swirling nexus orb purchased from the [[Simucoin store]]. <br />
<br />
With its advent, Troubled Waters introduced a new quest prize ticket system where players can accumulate tickets, or [[Blackscrip]]. In Troubled Waters teams of up to 10 characters raid a [[Krolvin]] ship to rescue prisoners, which must be escorted back to the schooner. From the website:<br />
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<div {{prettydiv}}>Troubled Waters - Prime<br><br />
Sailing the Northern Waves of the Great Western Sea, krolvin warships raid the Elanthian coastline in the name of the Slavers Guild. The price for able men, women, and children keeps the Krol in business, as the slavery trade from Glaoveln to the Southern Waves of the Great Western Sea runs rampant. Brave volunteers are called upon to board a chartered schooner and join a rescue mission to save those taken captive. The schooners sail out to known slave-trading routes to intercept krolvin ships, which volunteers board to meet the enemy head on. Because of the high volume of krolvin traffic on the trade routes, schooner captains dare not stay longer than two hours, lest krolvin reinforces arrive and add the volunteers to their slave inventory. Up to 10 players can participate in the next GemStone IV Adventure, a small-scale quest starting at an introductory price of $14.99* that takes roughly two hours to complete. This is a combat-heavy quest, but is designed to accommodate a wide mix of professions and levels.</div>*Included custom [[siegery]] miniature at the end of the quest. This promotion ended after the first month and the price was lowered to $9.99.<br />
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Cost is in Blackscrip and items can be purchased in the Bait Shop in [[Wehnimer's Landing]]. The Bait Shop (room # 23181) is located in the shanty on the dock on the South Wharf, where the [[Glaesen Star]] docks.<br />
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Those completing the quest will typically get 50 to 150 Blackscrip. Prize lists and item descriptions are available on the [[Troubled Waters prize list]].<br />
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==Resources==<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Troubled%20Waters:%20Rescue%20at%20Sea/view Officials folder]<br />
* [https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1GmpZ047Dp_lLcIOmWX2Qu1kH6kk6j4j4R8DptfQUwhA/edit Map]<br />
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[[category:Pay Quests]]</div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Troubled_Waters&diff=222307Troubled Waters2024-07-09T18:11:45Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: Gave full description of orb.</p>
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<div>'''Troubled Waters, Rescue at Sea''' is a pay to play quest that began in April 2014 and is scheduled regularly. Historically, the cost was $9.99 for standard accounts and access was purchased via the [[Box Office]]. Currently, the quest is accessed via the [[quest nexus]] with the use of a swirling nexus orb purchased from the [[Simucoin store]]. <br />
<br />
With its advent, Troubled Waters introduced a new quest prize ticket system where players can accumulate tickets, or [[Blackscrip]]. In Troubled Waters teams of up to 10 characters raid a [[Krolvin]] ship to rescue prisoners, which must be escorted back to the schooner. From the website:<br />
<br />
<div {{prettydiv}}>Troubled Waters - Prime<br><br />
Sailing the Northern Waves of the Great Western Sea, krolvin warships raid the Elanthian coastline in the name of the Slavers Guild. The price for able men, women, and children keeps the Krol in business, as the slavery trade from Glaoveln to the Southern Waves of the Great Western Sea runs rampant. Brave volunteers are called upon to board a chartered schooner and join a rescue mission to save those taken captive. The schooners sail out to known slave-trading routes to intercept krolvin ships, which volunteers board to meet the enemy head on. Because of the high volume of krolvin traffic on the trade routes, schooner captains dare not stay longer than two hours, lest krolvin reinforces arrive and add the volunteers to their slave inventory. Up to 10 players can participate in the next GemStone IV Adventure, a small-scale quest starting at an introductory price of $14.99* that takes roughly two hours to complete. This is a combat-heavy quest, but is designed to accommodate a wide mix of professions and levels.</div>*Included custom [[siegery]] miniature at the end of the quest. This promotion ended after the first month and the price was lowered to $9.99.<br />
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To set up a private run email quests@simutronics.com.<br />
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Cost is in Blackscrip and items can be purchased in the Bait Shop in [[Wehnimer's Landing]]. The Bait Shop (room # 23181) is located in the shanty on the dock on the South Wharf, where the [[Glaesen Star]] docks.<br />
<br />
Those completing the quest will typically get 50 to 150 Blackscrip. Prize lists and item descriptions are available on the [[Troubled Waters prize list]].<br />
<br />
==Resources==<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Troubled%20Waters:%20Rescue%20at%20Sea/view Officials folder]<br />
* [https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1GmpZ047Dp_lLcIOmWX2Qu1kH6kk6j4j4R8DptfQUwhA/edit Map]<br />
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[[category:Pay Quests]]</div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Creating_Adventure_-_June_2024&diff=221052Creating Adventure - June 20242024-06-19T23:43:46Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: Protected "Creating Adventure - June 2024" ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))</p>
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== Words of Wyrom ==<br />
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[[File:Wyrom.png|thumb|left|90px|<center>The Wyrom</center>]]Greetings, friendos. With Creating Adventure finally taking shape with a specific schedule alongside State of Elanthia, I feel like this announcement entry finally has a better purpose. I know I've been doing this for awhile now, but I've always struggled with where to take it. Do I do them quarterly? Do I do them as a Year-in-Review? Silly stuff to worry about, but it always weighed down on my thoughts. Creating Adventure is now our roadmap announcement list with just what we're working on currently or soon. We get into a bad grind of overpromising and underdelivering just due to the passage of time screwing with everything. But the plan is to make sure what you see is being actively worked on with backup plans when things take an unexpected turn.<br />
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== The Path Unseen ==<br />
<br />
My time this year has been dedicated to building better infrastructure, which means I've not been very visible. There is a lot of background work that needs to get done, and it gets neglected a whole lot due to it not being very fun or in the spotlight. Most of the stuff is with longevity in mind, so the initial impact isn't even something you might see for awhile. We've been working on better tools to be able to see subscription status from within the game so we can offer better rewards. Some of this is ''to be announced at a later time'' but it's exciting stuff to be able to offer. It just came with a lot of work to get to this point.<br />
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With that said, there have been a lot of behind the scenes work going on that I'd like to share. Some of this was announced over in DragonRealms already, but it's still not all ready, hence me waiting for our June release.<br />
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=== 64-Bit Upgrade ===<br />
<br />
Our games (GemStone IV, DragonRealms, and our older IFE titles Modus Operandi and Alliance of Heroes) have all been on a 32-bit system, with signed integers ranging from -2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647. When the games were created, that was amazing, but numbers have gotten really big, and we have had to limit development in a lot of areas due to it. We're been running up against this wall quite a bit lately and there really isn't a way forward without changing everything. The plan was to introduced unsigned limited to double up in areas where we don't need to go negatively, like with time, but that just kicks the can down the road.<br />
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This has been a project for one of our onsite engineers who returned to Simutronics late last year as a contractor and resumed full time work in 2024. Our plan is to have the first phase on the Test server this summer. This is likely going to be a long testing period before this is ready to be in the live games and we will need quite a bit of testing from both players and staff when the time comes. <br />
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Once this makes it to the live games, it will take some time to update systems to make use of it, so it won't be an instant on thing for a good chunk of our scripts. We will prioritize areas once we're in the clear though.<br />
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=== New Biller ===<br />
<br />
If you've been here awhile, you likely know a lot of our website has been kneecapped due to our billing system. When Simutronics moved to the web back in Jurassic era, there were no out of the box solutions to how to bill customers. Simutronics did everything in house, and they were very proud of what they managed. Unfortunately, time marched on and we didn't. This has limited aspects of the website to how it worked with account verifications, such as the forums or even the front page news. On top of that, PCI compliance soaks up a ton of onsite's time to make sure everything is following all the rules and regulations. <br />
But soon we will be working with a third-party to handle all this. They are currently working to migrate everything we have over. This will free up a lot of time and it will hopefully make things easier for you with account management. ETA on this I believe is October, but it will definitely be before the end of the year. The sooner we can cross this off the list the better, because...<br />
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=== Website and Logo ===<br />
<br />
Once we get there, our dinosaur (notice a theme?) of a website will get a much needed facelift. Mostly with how it looks, but in time we plan to add even more features and do a better job on how we announce everything. This is getting a bit ahead, because it does require the billing migration first and then we will see what all is needed to finally break away from everything that was connected to the old way. Might be something we just set on fire.<br />
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Our logo will also be getting a redesign too. Nothing I can share right now, but once we have a direction, I'll be sure to show it off on Discord.<br />
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=== New GameMaster Training ===<br />
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[[File:Unknown_creature.jpg|thumb|right|150px|<center>GameMasters</center>]]We had a pretty big class get hired. We started with 13 new GameMasters. We're currently at 11, but we also had 2 former GameMasters return to us. The GameMaster list is current.<br />
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With this hire, I introduced a fast track for GSL (our programming language) to get everyone who wanted to try this new way out. We had a lot of success with it and as you may see, quite a few of the new GMs have released some updates. It's not quite polished and it probably needs some more structure, but it was great to get new coders up and running so quickly. GSL can be a bit of a slog, and we usually don't see meaningful projects for 6 months to over a year. It was a lot of work, I had the insane idea to start this during Duskruin in February, but we got to add a lot of talent to the teams. This class just passed their 6 month anniversary. <br />
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=== Bug Closeouts ===<br />
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Part of this new GSL training was we focused on bug reports a bit more than we usually do. Part of GSL is finding a bug to tackle. But this class knocked out hundreds, a good bunch being duplicates, but they still need to be investigated and such. We still have a few in training that are going to continue to knock out more bugs! Keep an eye on the announcements and endnotes on Discord as we continue to work through the backlogs here.<br />
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== Looking Forward ==<br />
<br />
With the BTS talked about, let's dive into what's to come that are more in the spotlight of the live games. The road ahead is always a challenge to make sure we have a healthy balance of projects you might know about with old projects that you wanted finished that never happened. I think we have some pretty great stuff planned for 2024.<br />
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=== Combat and Magic Systems ===<br />
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We are concentrating on some of our old projects that have been talked about. I know some stuff might not be known that is being worked on, but we've been plugging away and have the following project list in the works.<br />
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* '''Battle Standard (1620)''': Designed, coded, currently in testing on the Test server, and in QC. Once it clears QC, it'll be released.<br />
* '''Covert Arts (Rogue service)''': Designed and mostly coded. Hoping to have it on the Test server this summer.<br />
* '''Gemstones''': Base system is designed and coded. Individual gemstone properties are being designed and coded now. We'll likely start with an initial batch of gemstones, then add more over time. As such, we hope to have it available for testing soon too.<br />
* '''Bloodstone Jewelry (1135)''': Designed and coding is starting up.<br />
* '''Sorcerer Review''': Currently a work in progress, but it requires creating a lot of new logic/systems to utilize the design we lined out. However, it's also our goal to release the updated spells as they completed instead of waiting for everything to be completed and released at the same time.<br />
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=== Feeder Overhaul ===<br />
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I may have spilled the beans about a treasure review being a multi-phased release. The feeders have been a bit lackluster overall, and we were missing a lot of modern approaches to distributing loot that meets expectations. The feeder overhaul represents about four of those phases we want to complete. This is actually a bigger change that needs a lot more details, so be on the look out for that '''REAL SOON NOW'''!<br />
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=== High Touch Engagement ===<br />
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[[File:Adventurers.jpg|thumb|right|150px|<center>Adventurers</center>]]It should come at no surprise that we have been working hard at keeping the world very active and alive with lore and storytelling. We don't plan to slow down, but I wanted to share some of the data with everyone. <br />
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Our Daily Average Users (DAU) have gone up roughly 150 accounts since November 2023. Our Monthly Active Users (MAU) have gone up over 300 since the same timeframe. Average session times, excluding those with session times that are for login rewards or short with little to no gameplay or the never log off type, are up from less than 2 hours to nearly 3 and a half hours. Total session times across all users last month was 361,000 hours (this does include everything outside staff hours).<br />
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These numbers are all up, though our highest numbers in the last 10 years still come from the lockdowns. We are up over 50% still since before March 2020. Retention on our last promo was also some of the highest we've seen, percentage wise. The plan after a lot of the stuff mentioned about the billing systems, website, etc is to have a more improved promotion system that allows for much more flexibility. <br />
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=== Wisdom of the Ages ===<br />
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Remember that whole checking subscription status from within game? One of our first plans is to give something for sticking with us! And that is a new perk called Wisdom of the Ages. This will be beyond Premium and Platinum Points, this will be with our paid subscriptions of any tier. It will be something that if you keep your account in good standing and '''continuously''' active, you'll keep gaining a whole new...experience.<br />
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== Year in Review ==<br />
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We may have missed a few announcements in our [[:Category:Changelog|Changelog]], but check out (most of) our updates in [[2023_Changelog | 2023]] and [[2024_Changelog | 2024]]!<br />
{{#section:2023 Changelog|table}} <br />
{{#section:2024 Changelog|table}}<br />
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[[Category:Creating Adventure]]</div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Creating_Adventure_-_June_2024&diff=221051Creating Adventure - June 20242024-06-19T23:39:24Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: Created page with "700px __NOTOC__ __NOEDITSECTION__ == Words of Wyrom == <center>The Wyrom</center>Greetings, friendos. With Creating Adventure finally taking shape with a specific schedule alongside State of Elanthia, I feel like this announcement entry finally has a better purpose. I know I've been doing this for awhile now, but I've always struggled with where to take it. Do I do them quarterly? Do..."</p>
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== Words of Wyrom ==<br />
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[[File:Wyrom.png|thumb|left|90px|<center>The Wyrom</center>]]Greetings, friendos. With Creating Adventure finally taking shape with a specific schedule alongside State of Elanthia, I feel like this announcement entry finally has a better purpose. I know I've been doing this for awhile now, but I've always struggled with where to take it. Do I do them quarterly? Do I do them as a Year-in-Review? Silly stuff to worry about, but it always weighed down on my thoughts. Creating Adventure is now our roadmap announcement list with just what we're working on currently or soon. We get into a bad grind of overpromising and underdelivering just due to the passage of time screwing with everything. But the plan is to make sure what you see is being actively worked on with backup plans when things take an unexpected turn.<br />
<br />
== The Path Unseen ==<br />
<br />
My time this year has been dedicated to building better infrastructure, which means I've not been very visible. There is a lot of background work that needs to get done, and it gets neglected a whole lot due to it not being very fun or in the spotlight. Most of the stuff is with longevity in mind, so the initial impact isn't even something you might see for awhile. We've been working on better tools to be able to see subscription status from within the game so we can offer better rewards. Some of this is ''to be announced at a later time'' but it's exciting stuff to be able to offer. It just came with a lot of work to get to this point.<br />
<br />
With that said, there have been a lot of behind the scenes work going on that I'd like to share. Some of this was announced over in DragonRealms already, but it's still not all ready, hence me waiting for our June release.<br />
<br />
=== 64-Bit Upgrade ===<br />
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Our games (GemStone IV, DragonRealms, and our older IFE titles Modus Operandi and Alliance of Heroes) have all been on a 32-bit system, with signed integers ranging from -2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647. When the games were created, that was amazing, but numbers have gotten really big, and we have had to limit development in a lot of areas due to it. We're been running up against this wall quite a bit lately and there really isn't a way forward without changing everything. The plan was to introduced unsigned limited to double up in areas where we don't need to go negatively, like with time, but that just kicks the can down the road.<br />
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This has been a project for one of our onsite engineers who returned to Simutronics late last year as a contractor and resumed full time work in 2024. Our plan is to have the first phase on the Test server this summer. This is likely going to be a long testing period before this is ready to be in the live games and we will need quite a bit of testing from both players and staff when the time comes. <br />
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Once this makes it to the live games, it will take some time to update systems to make use of it, so it won't be an instant on thing for a good chunk of our scripts. We will prioritize areas once we're in the clear though.<br />
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=== New Biller ===<br />
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If you've been here awhile, you likely know a lot of our website has been kneecapped due to our billing system. When Simutronics moved to the web back in Jurassic era, there were no out of the box solutions to how to bill customers. Simutronics did everything in house, and they were very proud of what they managed. Unfortunately, time marched on and we didn't. This has limited aspects of the website to how it worked with account verifications, such as the forums or even the front page news. On top of that, PCI compliance soaks up a ton of onsite's time to make sure everything is following all the rules and regulations. <br />
But soon we will be working with a third-party to handle all this. They are currently working to migrate everything we have over. This will free up a lot of time and it will hopefully make things easier for you with account management. ETA on this I believe is October, but it will definitely be before the end of the year. The sooner we can cross this off the list the better, because...<br />
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=== Website and Logo ===<br />
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Once we get there, our dinosaur (notice a theme?) of a website will get a much needed facelift. Mostly with how it looks, but in time we plan to add even more features and do a better job on how we announce everything. This is getting a bit ahead, because it does require the billing migration first and then we will see what all is needed to finally break away from everything that was connected to the old way. Might be something we just set on fire.<br />
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Our logo will also be getting a redesign too. Nothing I can share right now, but once we have a direction, I'll be sure to show it off on Discord.<br />
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=== New GameMaster Training ===<br />
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[[File:Unknown_creature.jpg|thumb|right|150px|<center>GameMasters</center>]]We had a pretty big class get hired. We started with 13 new GameMasters. We're currently at 11, but we also had 2 former GameMasters return to us. The GameMaster list is current.<br />
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With this hire, I introduced a fast track for GSL (our programming language) to get everyone who wanted to try this new way out. We had a lot of success with it and as you may see, quite a few of the new GMs have released some updates. It's not quite polished and it probably needs some more structure, but it was great to get new coders up and running so quickly. GSL can be a bit of a slog, and we usually don't see meaningful projects for 6 months to over a year. It was a lot of work, I had the insane idea to start this during Duskruin in February, but we got to add a lot of talent to the teams. This class just passed their 6 month anniversary. <br />
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=== Bug Closeouts ===<br />
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Part of this new GSL training was we focused on bug reports a bit more than we usually do. Part of GSL is finding a bug to tackle. But this class knocked out hundreds, a good bunch being duplicates, but they still need to be investigated and such. We still have a few in training that are going to continue to knock out more bugs! Keep an eye on the announcements and endnotes on Discord as we continue to work through the backlogs here.<br />
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== Looking Forward ==<br />
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With the BTS talked about, let's dive into what's to come that are more in the spotlight of the live games. The road ahead is always a challenge to make sure we have a healthy balance of projects you might know about with old projects that you wanted finished that never happened. I think we have some pretty great stuff planned for 2024.<br />
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=== Combat and Magic Systems ===<br />
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We are concentrating on some of our old projects that have been talked about. I know some stuff might not be known that is being worked on, but we've been plugging away and have the following project list in the works.<br />
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* '''Battle Standard (1620)''': Designed, coded, currently in testing on the Test server, and in QC. Once it clears QC, it'll be released.<br />
* '''Covert Arts (Rogue service)''': Designed and mostly coded. Hoping to have it on the Test server this summer.<br />
* '''Gemstones''': Base system is designed and coded. Individual gemstone properties are being designed and coded now. We'll likely start with an initial batch of gemstones, then add more over time. As such, we hope to have it available for testing soon too.<br />
* '''Bloodstone Jewelry (1135)''': Designed and coding is starting up.<br />
* '''Sorcerer Review''': Currently a work in progress, but it requires creating a lot of new logic/systems to utilize the design we lined out. However, it's also our goal to release the updated spells as they completed instead of waiting for everything to be completed and released at the same time.<br />
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=== Feeder Overhaul ===<br />
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I may have spilled the beans about a treasure review being a multi-phased release. The feeders have been a bit lackluster overall, and we were missing a lot of modern approaches to distributing loot that meets expectations. The feeder overhaul represents about four of those phases we want to complete. This is actually a bigger change that needs a lot more details, so be on the look out for that '''REAL SOON NOW'''!<br />
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=== High Touch Engagement ===<br />
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[[File:Adventurers.jpg|thumb|right|150px|<center>Adventurers</center>]]It should come at no surprise that we have been working hard at keeping the world very active and alive with lore and storytelling. We don't plan to slow down, but I wanted to share some of the data with everyone. <br />
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Our Daily Average Users (DAU) have gone up roughly 150 accounts since November 2023. Our Monthly Active Users (MAU) have gone up over 300 since the same timeframe. Average session times, excluding those with session times that are for login rewards or short with little to no gameplay or the never log off type, are up from less than 2 hours to nearly 3 and a half hours. Total session times across all users last month was 361,000 hours (this does include everything outside staff hours).<br />
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These numbers are all up, though our highest numbers in the last 10 years still come from the lockdowns. We are up over 50% still since before March 2020. Retention on our last promo was also some of the highest we've seen, percentage wise. The plan after a lot of the stuff mentioned about the billing systems, website, etc is to have a more improved promotion system that allows for much more flexibility. <br />
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=== Wisdom of the Ages ===<br />
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Remember that whole checking subscription status from within game? One of our first plans is to give something for sticking with us! And that is a new perk called Wisdom of the Ages. This will be beyond Premium and Platinum Points, this will be with our paid subscriptions of any tier. It will be something that if you keep your account in good standing and '''continuously''' active, you'll keep gaining a whole new...experience.<br />
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== Year in Review ==<br />
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We may have missed a few announcements in our [[:Category:Changelog|Changelog]], but check out (most of) our updates in [[2023_Changelog | 2023]] and [[2024_Changelog | 2024]]!<br />
{{#section:2023 Changelog|table}} <br />
{{#section:2024 Changelog|table}}<br />
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<div>This is a list of [[GameMaster]]s and which team they belong to, up to date by [[User:SIMU-WYROM|SIMU-WYROM]] ([[User talk:SIMU-WYROM|talk]]) 16:48, 10 June 2024 (CDT)<br />
{| cellpadding=5 margin-left:1em; margin-top:0px; background:#F5FAFF; border: 1px solid #CEE0F2; font-size:95%;"<br />
|- align="center"<br />
|<br />
{| class="wikitable alternating" style="cellpadding=5 margin-left:1em; margin-top:0px; background:#F5FAFF; border: 1px solid #CEE0F2; font-size:95%;"<br />
|+ Simutronics Staff<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
!colspan=2|GemStone IV Product Manager<br />
!colspan=2|DragonRealms Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2|<!--Enter GemStone Product Manager: -->Wyrom<br />
|colspan=2|<!--Enter DragonRealms Product Manager: -->Lyneya<br />
|}<br />
|- align="center"<br />
|<br />
{| class="wikitable alternating" style="cellpadding=5 margin-left:1em; margin-top:0px; background:#F5FAFF; border: 1px solid #CEE0F2; font-size:95%;"<br />
|+ GemStone IV Staff List<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
!Production Team<br />
!Development Team<br />
!Player Experience Team<br />
!Events Team<br />
|-<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Enter Production Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Tivvy<br />
|<!-- Enter Development Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Estild<br />
|<!-- Enter Player Experience Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Isten<br />
|<!-- Enter Events Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Thandiwe<br />
|-<br />
!Production GameMasters<br />
!Development GameMasters<br />
!Player Experience GameMasters<br />
!Events GameMasters<br />
|-<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Production Team GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Lydil<br />
*Haxus<br />
*Inizio<br />
*Modrian<br />
*Naiken<br />
*Naionna<br />
*Tamuz<br />
*Valyrka<br />
*Weaves<br />
*Wylloh<br />
*Yusri<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Development Team GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Aergo<br />
*Auchand<br />
*Gyres<br />
*Ivry<br />
*Meraki<br />
*Mestys<br />
*Nyxus<br />
*Tago<br />
*Zissu<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Player Experience GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Aiza<br />
*Apraxis<br />
*Avaluka<br />
*Azidaer<br />
*Casil<br />
*Eusah<br />
*Flannihan<br />
*Itzel<br />
*Mariath<br />
*Scrimge<br />
*Sindin<br />
*Vanah<br />
*Xayle<br />
*Xeraphina<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Events GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Elysani<br />
*Elidi<br />
*Ethereal<br />
*Haliste<br />
*Kaonashi<br />
*Kenstrom<br />
*Marstreforn<br />
*Optheria<br />
*Warlockes<br />
*Xynwen<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2| '''GameHost Program'''<br />
|colspan=2|'''Wiki Moderator'''<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2 valign="top"|<!-- Enter GameHosts Below: --><br />
* Noiya<br />
* Kebechet<br />
* Krellis<br />
* Macushla<br />
* Rosemunde<br />
* Sirilda<br />
|colspan=2 valign="top"|<!-- Enter Wiki Moderators Below: --><br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
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==Resources==<br />
*[[Guru List]]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/625 2020 March post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/591 2019 July post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/579 2019 April post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/517 2017 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/489 2016 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/156 2015 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/2 2014 post]<br />
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[[Category:GameMasters]]<br />
[[Category:Lists]]</div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=GemStone_IV_staff_list&diff=219225GemStone IV staff list2024-05-14T19:07:06Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: </p>
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<div>This is a list of [[GameMaster]]s and which team they belong to, up to date by [[User:SIMU-WYROM|SIMU-WYROM]] ([[User talk:SIMU-WYROM|talk]]) 14:07, 14 May 2024 (CDT)<br />
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|- align="center"<br />
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{| class="wikitable alternating" style="cellpadding=5 margin-left:1em; margin-top:0px; background:#F5FAFF; border: 1px solid #CEE0F2; font-size:95%;"<br />
|+ Simutronics Staff<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
!colspan=2|GemStone IV Product Manager<br />
!colspan=2|DragonRealms Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2|<!--Enter GemStone Product Manager: -->Wyrom<br />
|colspan=2|<!--Enter DragonRealms Product Manager: -->Lyneya<br />
|}<br />
|- align="center"<br />
|<br />
{| class="wikitable alternating" style="cellpadding=5 margin-left:1em; margin-top:0px; background:#F5FAFF; border: 1px solid #CEE0F2; font-size:95%;"<br />
|+ GemStone IV Staff List<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
!Production Team<br />
!Development Team<br />
!Player Experience Team<br />
!Events Team<br />
|-<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Enter Production Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Tivvy<br />
|<!-- Enter Development Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Estild<br />
|<!-- Enter Player Experience Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Isten<br />
|<!-- Enter Events Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Thandiwe<br />
|-<br />
!Production GameMasters<br />
!Development GameMasters<br />
!Player Experience GameMasters<br />
!Events GameMasters<br />
|-<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Production Team GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Lydil<br />
*Haxus<br />
*Inizio<br />
*Modrian<br />
*Naiken<br />
*Naionna<br />
*Tamuz<br />
*Valyrka<br />
*Weaves<br />
*Wylloh<br />
*Yusri<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Development Team GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Aergo<br />
*Auchand<br />
*Gyres<br />
*Ivry<br />
*Meraki<br />
*Mestys<br />
*Nyxus<br />
*Sleken<br />
*Tago<br />
*Zissu<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Player Experience GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Aiza<br />
*Apraxis<br />
*Avaluka<br />
*Azidaer<br />
*Casil<br />
*Eusah<br />
*Flannihan<br />
*Itzel<br />
*Lanadriel<br />
*Mariath<br />
*Scrimge<br />
*Sindin<br />
*Vanah<br />
*Xayle<br />
*Xeraphina<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Events GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Elysani<br />
*Elidi<br />
*Ethereal<br />
*Haliste<br />
*Kaonashi<br />
*Kenstrom<br />
*Marstreforn<br />
*Optheria<br />
*Warlockes<br />
*Xynwen<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2| '''GameHost Program'''<br />
|colspan=2|'''Wiki Moderator'''<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2 valign="top"|<!-- Enter GameHosts Below: --><br />
* Noiya<br />
* Kebechet<br />
* Krellis<br />
* Macushla<br />
* Rosemunde<br />
* Sirilda<br />
|colspan=2 valign="top"|<!-- Enter Wiki Moderators Below: --><br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
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==Resources==<br />
*[[Guru List]]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/625 2020 March post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/591 2019 July post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/579 2019 April post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/517 2017 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/489 2016 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/156 2015 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/2 2014 post]<br />
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[[Category:GameMasters]]<br />
[[Category:Lists]]</div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Category:Duskruin&diff=214025Category:Duskruin2024-02-16T16:39:03Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: </p>
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<div><div class="alert alert-info"><center>'''Duskruin Arena will begin Friday, February 16th at 9pm Eastern.<br><br>SHOP LISTING MOVED TO [[Bloodriven Village]].<br><br>[[Duskruin Teasers Archive by The TownCrier|Duskruin News & Teasers]], [[Duskruin primer|Duskruin Primer]], and [[HESS|High End Scrip Shop Listings]]'''</center></div><br />
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'''Duskruin Arena''' premiered in 2015 as the first "unattended" pay quest, meaning no GM intervention was required to start the quest. Players purchased entry from the [[SimuCoin]] Store for 100 SimuCoins. The event is free to watch. Since its inception, Duskruin has expanded beyond the initial single-person [[Duskruin Arena|arena]] battles and [[Bloodriven Sewers|sewer]] explorations to include team battles, endless battles, and the [[Bank Heist]].<br><br />
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! scope="col" | Offerings<br />
! scope="col" | [[Bloodriven Village|Shop Listings]]<br />
! scope="col" | [[HESS]] Opening<br />
! scope="col" | HESS List<br />
! scope="col" | [[Duskruin Mania|Auction]]<br />
! scope="col" | Saved posts<br />
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| scope="row" style="white-space: nowrap;" | February 16 - March 10th <br />
| style="white-space: nowrap;" | Arena, sewers <br />
| [[Bloodriven Village/shop listing February 2024|Shop List]] <br />
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| [[High End Scrip Shop/shop list February 2024 |HESS]] <br />
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| [[Duskruin/saved posts February 2024|Saved posts]]<br />
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|+ style=white-space:nowrap | For a list of previous run dates, shop lists (including HESS), Treasure Trove Lists, and saved posts, click <span class="mw-customtoggle-previousruns" role="link" style="color:#0000ff">here</span>.<br />
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! scope="col" | Dates<br />
! scope="col" | Offerings<br />
! scope="col" | [[Bloodriven Village|Shop Listings]]<br />
! scope="col" | [[HESS]] List<br />
! scope="col" | [[Duskruin Treasure Trove|Trove]] List<br />
! scope="col" | Saved posts<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" style="white-space: nowrap;" | August 11 - 31, 2023 <br />
| style="white-space: nowrap;" | Arena, sewers <br />
| [[Bloodriven Village/shop listing August 2023|Shop List]] <br />
| [[High End Scrip Shop/shop list August 2023 |HESS]] <br />
| -<br />
| [[Duskruin/saved posts August 2023|Saved posts]]<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" style="white-space: nowrap;" | February 10 - 28, 2023 <br />
| style="white-space: nowrap;" | Arena, sewers <br />
| [[Bloodriven Village/shop listing February 2023|Shop List]] <br />
| [[High End Scrip Shop/shop list February 2023|HESS List]] <br />
| <!--[[Duskruin Mania/February 2023]]--> - <br />
| [[Duskruin/saved posts February 2023|Saved posts]]<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" style="white-space: nowrap;"| August 12-31, 2022 <br />
| style="white-space: nowrap;" | Arena, sewers <br />
| [[Bloodriven Village/shop listing August 2022 part 1|Shop List, part 1]]<br>[[Bloodriven Village/shop listing August 2022 part 2|Shop List, part 2]] <br />
| [[High End Scrip Shop/shop list August 2022|Hess List]] <br />
| [[Duskruin Treasure Trove/prize list August 2022|Trove List]] <br />
| [[Duskruin/saved posts August 2022|Saved posts]]<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" style="white-space: nowrap;"| February 11-28, 2022 <br />
| style="white-space: nowrap;" | Arena, sewers, bank heist <br />
| [[Bloodriven Village/shop listing February 2022|Shop List]] <br />
| [[High End Scrip Shop/shop list February 2022|HESS List]] <br />
| [[Duskruin Treasure Trove/prize list February 2022|Trove List]] <br />
| [[Duskruin/saved posts February 2022|Saved posts]]<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" style="white-space: nowrap;"| August 13-31, 2021 <br />
| Arena, sewers, bank heist <br />
| [[Bloodriven Village/shop listing August 2021|Shop List]] <br />
| [[High End Scrip Shop/shop list August 2021|HESS List]] <br />
| [[Duskruin Treasure Trove/prize list August 2021|Trove List]] <br />
| [[Duskruin/saved posts August 2021|Saved posts]]<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" style="white-space: nowrap;"| February 12-28, 2021<br />
| Arena, sewers, bank heist<br />
| [[Bloodriven Village/shop listing February 2021 part 1|Shop List, part 1]]<br>[[Bloodriven Village/shop listing February 2021 part 2|Shop List, part 2]] <br />
| [[High End Scrip Shop/shop list February 2021|HESS List]] <br />
| [[Duskruin Treasure Trove/prize list February 2021|Trove List]] <br />
| [[Duskruin/saved posts February 2021 | Saved posts]]<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" style="white-space: nowrap;"| August 14-30, 2020<br />
| Arena, sewers, bank heist<br />
| [[Bloodriven Village/shop listing August 2020|Shop List]] <br />
| [[High End Scrip Shop/shop list August 2020|HESS List]] <br />
| [[Duskruin Treasure Trove/prize list August 2020|Trove List]] <br />
| [[Duskruin/saved posts August 2020 | Saved posts]]<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" style="white-space: nowrap;"| February 8-25, 2020<br />
| Arena, sewers, bank heist <br />
| [[Bloodriven Village/shop listing February 2020|Shop List]] <br />
| [[High End Scrip Shop/shop list February 2020|HESS List]] <br />
| [[Duskruin Treasure Trove/prize list February 2020|Trove List]] <br />
| [[Duskruin/saved posts February 2020 | Saved posts]]<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" style="white-space: nowrap;"| August 9-25, 2019<br />
| Arena, sewers, bank heist<br />
| [[Bloodriven Village/shop listing August 2019|Shop List]] <br />
| [[High End Scrip Shop/shop list August 2019|HESS List]] <br />
| [[Duskruin Treasure Trove/prize list August 2019|Trove List]] <br />
| [[Duskruin/saved posts August 2019 | Saved posts]]<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" style="white-space: nowrap;"| February 15-March 3, 2019<br />
| Arena, sewers, bank heist<br />
| [[Bloodriven Village/shop listing February 2019|Shop List]] <br />
| [[High End Scrip Shop/shop list February 2019|HESS List]] <br />
| - <br />
| [[Duskruin/saved posts February 2019 | Saved posts]]<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" style="white-space: nowrap;"| December 14-25, 2018<br />
| Arena, sewers, bank heist<br />
| [[Bloodriven Village/shop listing December 2018|Shop List]] <br />
| [[High End Scrip Shop/shop list December 2018|HESS List]] <br />
| [[Duskruin Treasure Trove/Prize List December 2018|Trove List]] <br />
| [[Duskruin/saved posts December 2018 | Saved posts]]<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" style="white-space: nowrap;"| June 15-July 4, 2018<br />
| Arena, sewers, bank heist<br />
| [[Bloodriven Village/shop listing June 2018|Shop List]] <br />
| [[High End Scrip Shop/shop list June 2018|HESS List]] <br />
| - <br />
| [[Duskruin/saved posts June 2018 | Saved posts]]<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" style="white-space: nowrap;"| February 16-25, 2018<br />
| Digging & sewers <br />
| [[Bloodriven Village/shop listing February 2018|Shop List]] <br />
| [[High End Scrip Shop/shop list February 2018|HESS List]] <br />
| - <br />
| [[Duskruin/saved posts February 2018 | Saved posts]]<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" style="white-space: nowrap;"| August 18-30, 2017<br />
| Arena, Sewers <br />
| [[Bloodriven Village/shop listing August 2017|Shop List]] <br />
| [[High End Scrip Shop/shop list August 2017|HESS List]] <br />
| - <br />
| [[Duskruin/saved posts August 2017 | Saved posts]]<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" style="white-space: nowrap;"| April 21-30, 2017<br />
| Arena, Sewers <br />
| [[Bloodriven Village/shop listing April 2017|Shop List]] <br />
| [[High End Scrip Shop/shop list April 2017|HESS List]] <br />
| - <br />
| [[Duskruin/saved posts April 2017 | Saved posts]]<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" style="white-space: nowrap;"| December 2-11, 2016<br />
| Digging <br />
| - <br />
| - <br />
| - <br />
| [[Duskruin Dig/saved posts#December 2016 | Saved posts]]<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" style="white-space: nowrap;"| August 26-September 5, 2016<br />
| Arena, Sewers <br />
| [[Bloodriven Village/shop listing August 2016|Shop List]] <br />
| [[High End Scrip Shop/shop list August 2016|HESS List]] <br />
| - <br />
| [[Duskruin/saved posts August 2016 | Saved posts]]<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" style="white-space: nowrap;"| June 17-26, 2016<br />
| Digging <br />
| - <br />
| - <br />
| - <br />
| [[Duskruin Dig/saved posts#June 2016|Saved posts]]<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" style="white-space: nowrap;"| April 22-May 1, 2016<br />
| Arena, Sewers <br />
| [[Bloodriven Village/shop listing April 2016|Shop List]] <br />
| [[High End Scrip Shop/shop list April 2016|HESS List]] <br />
| - <br />
| [[Duskruin/saved posts April 2016|Saved posts]]<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" style="white-space: nowrap;"| March 6, 2016<br />
| Shopping only <br />
| [[Bloodriven Village/shop listing March 2016|Shop List]] <br />
| - <br />
| - <br />
| [[Duskruin/saved posts March 2016|Saved posts]]<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" style="white-space: nowrap;"| August 21-30, 2015<br />
| Arena, Sewers <br />
| [[Bloodriven Village/shop listing August 2015|Shop List]] <br />
| [[High End Scrip Shop/prize list August 2015|Prize List]] <br />
| - <br />
| [[Duskruin/saved posts August 2015|Saved posts]]<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" style="white-space: nowrap;"| July 24-August 2, 2015<br />
| Arena, Sewers <br />
| [[Bloodriven Village/shop listing July 2015|Shop List]] <br />
| - <br />
| - <br />
| [[Duskruin/saved posts July 2015|Saved posts]]<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" style="white-space: nowrap;"| May 1-15, 2015<br />
| Arena, Sewers <br />
| [[Bloodriven Village/shop listing May 2015|Shop List]] <br />
| - <br />
| - <br />
| [[Duskruin/saved posts May 2015|Saved posts]]<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" style="white-space: nowrap;"| March 20-31, 2015 (Inaugural)<br />
| Arena, Sewers <br />
| [[Bloodriven Village/shop listing March 2015|Shop List]] <br />
| - <br />
| - <br />
| [[Duskruin/saved posts March 2015|Saved posts]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Activities==<br />
* '''[[Duskruin Arena]]''' - The namesake of this event. Battle it out against various creatures by yourself or with a group. Solo challengers can attempt to go the distance with Duskruin Endless.<br />
* '''[[Bloodriven Sewers]]''' - Not a fan of combat? Visit the sewers and search through the sluice for bloodscrip, flat etched stones, or various other items. With luck, a sewer scavenger may find a [[Sewer rat|pet rat]] among the refuse.<br />
* '''[[Bank Heist]]''' - Added in 2018, the Bank Heist offers bloodscrip prizes, and is where players can get the pieces necessary to create a [[Bag of Holding]]. '''CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS'''<br />
* '''[[Duskruin Arena#The Celestial Temple|Celestial Temple]]''' - Former home of the [[Duskruin Dig]]. This now serves as the site for players to join all the moonshard moons with the four-ringed metal pendant to create a [[MoonShard pendant]]. That's not all, though. Be sure to check out the caverns below for walls with secret songs, and follow the pathway towards the Demon Arena to find a special [[Bloodrune Holder|dodecahedron]].<br />
<br />
==Features==<br />
===[[Currency]]===<br />
The featured currency for Duskruin Arena is [[bloodscrip]] which is used to purchase goods and services from the various shops, including the [[HESS]] and [[WPS smithy]]. It can be found in the sewers and earned through arena bouts or participation in the bank heist.<br />
<br />
===Shopping===<br />
* '''[[Bloodriven Village]]''' - Bloodriven Village shops feature various exclusive items and finds, including [[Animalistic Spirit]] items, [[Cursed Armor]], and more. <br />
* '''[[High End Scrip Shop|HESS]]''' - Duskruin Arena offers the High End Scrip Shop, a shop that offers certificates to improve items or get your hands on rare items or ores.<br />
* '''[[Duskruin Treasure Trove|Treasure Trove]]''' - First introduced at Duskruin, the Treasure Trove raffled off a chance at unique wins. Players entered using raffle tokens won at the Arena or found in the sewers or Bank Heist. - '''''Discontinued after 2022'''''<br />
<br />
===[[Duskruin Mania]]===<br />
Duskruin Mania is an auction event that occurs during Duskruin, where bidding is done with bloodscrip. Recently, two types of mania have occurred, automated and manually run by [[Lahke]].<br />
<br />
===[[WPS]]===<br />
Players can visit the [[WPS]] smithy with an invitation to add weighting, padding, or sighting to their weapons or armor.<br />
<br />
===[[Bloodforge]]===<br />
Have ores from automatons fought in the arena? Visit the Bloodforge to transmute the metal, and thus the color, of a MoonShard pendant.<br />
<br />
===Blacksmith===<br />
Visit the Blacksmith for a chance at uncommon and rare slabs of metal for forging.<br />
<br />
==Additional Information==<br />
<br />
<br />
===Pricing===<br />
Entry to Duskruin Arena can be gained by purchasing a voucher or booklet of vouchers from the '''[[SimuCoin | Simucoin store]]'''. Entries can be used for the arena, sewers, or bank heist..<br />
<br />
{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-<br />
! Item || Simucoin Cost || Description || Object<br />
|-<br />
| Duskruin Arena Entries (250 uses) || 25,000 || 250 entries into Duskruin Arena || a sanguine stamped voucher booklet<br />
|-<br />
| Duskruin Arena Entries (100 uses) || 10,000 || 100 entries into Duskruin Arena || a platinum stamped voucher booklet<br />
|-<br />
| Duskruin Arena Entries (50 uses) || 5,000 || 50 entries Duskruin Arena || a gold stamped voucher booklet<br />
|-<br />
| Duskruin Arena Entries (25 uses) || 2,500 || 25 entries Duskruin Arena || a silver stamped voucher booklet<br />
|-<br />
| Duskruin Arena Entries (10 uses) || 1,000 || 10 entries into Duskruin Arena || a bronze stamped voucher booklet<br />
|-<br />
| Duskruin Arena Entries (1 uses) || 100 || 1 entry into Duskruin Arena || a parchment stamped voucher<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Portal or Travel Info===<br />
Travel to Duskruin can be achieved by using [[:Category:Duskruin Arena#Verbs|{{boldmono|QUEST TRANSPORT DUSKRUIN}}]] or by utilizing the wagons at the locations listed below:<br />
<section begin=entries /><br />
: {| class="wikitable alternating"<br />
|-<br />
! scope="col" | Town<br />
! scope="col" | Transport Departs From:<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| Wehnimer's Landing<br />
| Town Square, Southeast<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| Icemule Trace<br />
| South Barbican, Gate<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | Ta'Illistim<br />
| Ta'Illistim, City Gate<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | Ta'Vaalor<br />
| Entrance to Ravelin<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | Teras Isle<br />
| Copper Avenue, West Docks<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | River's Rest<br />
| River's Rest, Underbridge<br />
|}<section end=entries /><br />
<section begin=refunds /><br />
===Refund Policy===<br />
Posted by GM Thandiwe on the official [https://ptb.discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/942544547672633424 Discord].<br />
<pre{{log2}}>Below is a list of the rules for refunds that were given to the players:<br />
<br />
We are updating the refund policy on item and service purchases at Duskruin.<br />
<br />
Our refund fee will be 10% flat from now on. We're also tightening the timelines here. HESS purchases can only be refunded within 24 hours of the service being applied.<br />
<br />
Here is a list of other refunds.<br />
<br />
No refunds beyond 24 hours after general purchases. No fee on purchases made within 24-hours that are a mistake.<br />
No refunds on items purchased during previous runs. This has always been the policy, just repeating it.<br />
No refunds on Mania items. This includes refunds on other items because of your Mania win.<br />
No refunds on WPS services. If you make a mistake on type, please ASSIST.<br />
As long as you ASSIST with the refund request before the 24-hour mark, it is considered within that window.</pre><section end=refunds /><br />
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===[[Verb:QUEST|{{boldmono|QUEST}}]] Help===<br />
A quick summary of the event can be pulled up by typing [[:Category:Duskruin Arena#Verbs|{{boldmono|QUEST HELP DUSKRUIN}}]].<br />
<br />
===[[Title System|Titles]]===<br />
Participants may qualify for various titles depending on activity and threshold completed.<br />
<section begin=drtitles /><br />
{| <noinclude>class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-titles"<br />
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; text-align:left;" | To view the lists of potential titles, click <span class="mw-customtoggle-titles" role="link" style="color:#0000ff">'''here'''</span>.</noinclude><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | '''[[Duskruin Arena]] Titles'''&nbsp;<br />
|-<br />
| {{#section:Event titles|duskruinarena}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | '''[[Bloodriven Sewers]] Titles'''<br />
|-<br />
| {{#section:Event titles|bloodrivensewers}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | '''[[Bank Heist]] Titles'''<br />
|-<br />
| {{#section:Event titles|bankheist}}<br />
|}<section end=drtitles /><br />
<br />
===Verbs===<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-verbs" style="border: noborder"<br />
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; text-align:left;" | To view verbs relating to Duskruin Arena and their use, click <span class="mw-customtoggle-verbs" role="link" style="color:#0000ff">'''here'''</span>.<br />
|-<br />
| <h4>[[Verb:DUSKRUI|{{boldmono|DUSKRUIN}}]]</h4><br />
{{#section:Verb:DUSKRUI|help}}<br />
<br />
<h4>[[Verb:EVENT|{{boldmono|EVENT STATS}}]]</h4><br />
Be sure to use the modifier {{boldmono|DUSKRUIN}} to view Duskruin statistics.<br />
{{#section:Verb:EVENT|duskruin}}<br />
<h4>[[Verb:QUEST|{{boldmono|QUEST}}]]</h4><br />
Be sure to use the modifier {{boldmono|DUSKRUIN}}.<br />
<br />
: {{boldmono|HELP}}<br />
<br />
: {{boldmono|TRANSPORT}}<br />
{{#section:Verb:QUEST|transport}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===[[TownCrier]] Articles===<br />
* [[Duskruin primer]]<br />
* [[TownCrier/Buyer's_Choice_Shopping_Guide|Buyer's Choice Shopping Guide]]<br />
* [[Duskruin Teasers Archive by The TownCrier]]<br />
<br />
==Duskruin Lore: A Murder Mystery==<br />
Background lore to Duskruin, as written by PM Wyrom and performed as part of a murder mystery. (See [[Duskruin/saved posts August 2020#General Information|Saved posts]]).<br />
<pre{{log3}}>{{#section:Duskruin/saved posts August 2020|lore}}</pre><br />
<br />
==Artwork Archive==<br />
* [[:Category:Duskruin artwork#Yearly_Promotional_Artwork|Promotional Artwork]]<br />
* [[:Category:Duskruin artwork#Maps|Player-Created Maps]]<br />
<br />
==Resources==<br />
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view Officials folder]<br />
* [[WPS smithy]]<br />
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sQs3phofwPM6UXH072wrYynLhZqN84_v81iJdQM_NxQ/edit Duskruin Visitor Guide by Arulisse]<br />
* [http://forum.gsplayers.com/showthread.php?94957-Bloodriven-Village-Shops&p=1773263#post1773263 RAR's Item Cost Info post]<br />
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| name = Wyrom Malvagio<br />
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<div>This is a list of [[GameMaster]]s and which team they belong to, up to date by [[User:SIMU-WYROM|SIMU-WYROM]] ([[User talk:SIMU-WYROM|talk]]) 15:23, 6 November 2023 (CST)<br />
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|- align="center"<br />
|<br />
{| class="wikitable alternating" style="cellpadding=5 margin-left:1em; margin-top:0px; background:#F5FAFF; border: 1px solid #CEE0F2; font-size:95%;"<br />
|+ Simutronics Staff<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
!colspan=2|GemStone IV Product Manager<br />
!colspan=2|DragonRealms Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2|<!--Enter GemStone Product Manager: -->Wyrom<br />
|colspan=2|<!--Enter DragonRealms Product Manager: -->Lyneya<br />
|}<br />
|- align="center"<br />
|<br />
{| class="wikitable alternating" style="cellpadding=5 margin-left:1em; margin-top:0px; background:#F5FAFF; border: 1px solid #CEE0F2; font-size:95%;"<br />
|+ GemStone IV Staff List<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
!Production Team<br />
!Development Team<br />
!Player Experience Team<br />
!Events Team<br />
|-<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Enter Production Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Tivvy<br />
|<!-- Enter Development Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Estild<br />
|<!-- Enter Player Experience Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Isten<br />
|<!-- Enter Events Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Thandiwe<br />
|-<br />
!Production GameMasters<br />
!Development GameMasters<br />
!Player Experience GameMasters<br />
!Events GameMasters<br />
|-<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Production Team GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Lydil<br />
*Haxus<br />
*Modrian<br />
*Naiken<br />
*Naionna<br />
*Quilic<br />
*Tamuz<br />
*Wylloh<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Development Team GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Auchand<br />
*Gyres<br />
*Ivry<br />
*Meraki<br />
*Mestys<br />
*Retser<br />
*Sleken<br />
*Yusri<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Player Experience GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Aiza<br />
*Avaluka<br />
*Casil<br />
*Flannihan<br />
*Itzel<br />
*Lanadriel<br />
*Mariath<br />
*Sindin<br />
*Xayle<br />
*Xeraphina<br />
*Xynwen<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Events GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Elysani<br />
*Elidi<br />
*Ethereal<br />
*Haliste<br />
*Kenstrom<br />
*Marstreforn<br />
*Netz<br />
*Valyrka<br />
*Vanah<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2| '''GameHost Program'''<br />
|colspan=2|'''Wiki Moderator'''<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2 valign="top"|<!-- Enter GameHosts Below: --><br />
* Noiya<br />
* Kebechet<br />
* Krellis<br />
* Macushla<br />
* Rosemunde<br />
* Sirilda<br />
|colspan=2 valign="top"|<!-- Enter Wiki Moderators Below: --><br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Resources==<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/625 2020 March post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/591 2019 July post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/579 2019 April post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/517 2017 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/489 2016 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/156 2015 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/2 2014 post]<br />
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[[Category:GameMasters]]<br />
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<div>This is a list of [[GameMaster]]s and which team they belong to, up to date by [[User:SIMU-WYROM|SIMU-WYROM]] ([[User talk:SIMU-WYROM|talk]]) 15:23, 6 November 2023 (CST)<br />
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|- align="center"<br />
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{| class="wikitable alternating" style="cellpadding=5 margin-left:1em; margin-top:0px; background:#F5FAFF; border: 1px solid #CEE0F2; font-size:95%;"<br />
|+ Simutronics Staff<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
!colspan=2|GemStone IV Product Manager<br />
!colspan=2|DragonRealms Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2|<!--Enter GemStone Product Manager: -->Wyrom<br />
|colspan=2|<!--Enter DragonRealms Product Manager: -->Lyneya<br />
|}<br />
|- align="center"<br />
|<br />
{| class="wikitable alternating" style="cellpadding=5 margin-left:1em; margin-top:0px; background:#F5FAFF; border: 1px solid #CEE0F2; font-size:95%;"<br />
|+ GemStone IV Staff List<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
!Production Team<br />
!Development Team<br />
!Player Experience Team<br />
!Events Team<br />
|-<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Enter Production Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Tivvy<br />
|<!-- Enter Development Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Estild<br />
|<!-- Enter Player Experience Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Isten<br />
|<!-- Enter Events Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Thandiwe<br />
|-<br />
!Production GameMasters<br />
!Development GameMasters<br />
!Player Experience GameMasters<br />
!Events GameMasters<br />
|-<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Production Team GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Lydil<br />
*Haxus<br />
*Modrian<br />
*Naiken<br />
*Naionna<br />
*Quilic<br />
*Tamuz<br />
*Wylloh<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Development Team GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Auchand<br />
*Gyres<br />
*Ivry<br />
*Meraki<br />
*Mestys<br />
*Retser<br />
*Sleken<br />
*Yusri<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Player Experience GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Aiza<br />
*Avaluka<br />
*Casil<br />
*Flannihan<br />
*Itzel<br />
*Lanadriel<br />
*Mariath<br />
*Sindin<br />
*Xayle<br />
*Xeraphina<br />
*Xynwen<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Events GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Elysani<br />
*Elidi<br />
*Ethereal<br />
*Haliste<br />
*Kenstrom<br />
*Marstreforn<br />
*Netz<br />
*Valyrka<br />
*Vanah<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2| '''GameHost Program'''<br />
|colspan=2|'''Wiki Moderator'''<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2 valign="top"|<!-- Enter GameHosts Below: --><br />
* Noiya<br />
* Kebechet<br />
* Krellis<br />
* Macushla<br />
* Rosemunde<br />
* Sirilda<br />
|colspan=2 valign="top"|<!-- Enter Wiki Moderators Below: --><br />
* Motte<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
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==Resources==<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/625 2020 March post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/591 2019 July post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/579 2019 April post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/517 2017 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/489 2016 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/156 2015 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/2 2014 post]<br />
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[[Category:GameMasters]]<br />
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|- valign="top"<br />
!colspan=2|GemStone IV Product Manager<br />
!colspan=2|DragonRealms Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2|<!--Enter GemStone Product Manager: -->Wyrom<br />
|colspan=2|<!--Enter DragonRealms Product Manager: -->Lyneya<br />
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|+ GemStone IV Staff List<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
!Production Team<br />
!Development Team<br />
!Player Experience Team<br />
!Events Team<br />
|-<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Enter Production Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Tivvy<br />
|<!-- Enter Development Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Estild<br />
|<!-- Enter Player Experience Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Isten<br />
|<!-- Enter Events Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Thandiwe<br />
|-<br />
!Production GameMasters<br />
!Development GameMasters<br />
!Player Experience GameMasters<br />
!Events GameMasters<br />
|-<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Production Team GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Lydil<br />
*Haxus<br />
*Modrian<br />
*Naiken<br />
*Naionna<br />
*Quilic<br />
*Tamuz<br />
*Wylloh<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Development Team GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Auchand<br />
*Gyres<br />
*Ivry<br />
*Meraki<br />
*Mestys<br />
*Retser<br />
*Sleken<br />
*Yusri<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Player Experience GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Aiza<br />
*Avaluka<br />
*Casil<br />
*Flannihan<br />
*Itzel<br />
*Lanadriel<br />
*Mariath<br />
*Sindin<br />
*Xayle<br />
*Xeraphina<br />
*Xynwen<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Events GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Caconym<br />
*Elysani<br />
*Elidi<br />
*Ethereal<br />
*Haliste<br />
*Kenstrom<br />
*Marstreforn<br />
*Netz<br />
*Valyrka<br />
*Vanah<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2| '''GameHost Program'''<br />
|colspan=2|'''Wiki Moderator'''<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2 valign="top"|<!-- Enter GameHosts Below: --><br />
* Noiya<br />
* Kebechet<br />
* Krellis<br />
* Macushla<br />
* Rosemunde<br />
* Sirilda<br />
|colspan=2 valign="top"|<!-- Enter Wiki Moderators Below: --><br />
* Motte<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
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==Resources==<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/625 2020 March post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/591 2019 July post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/579 2019 April post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/517 2017 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/489 2016 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/156 2015 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/2 2014 post]<br />
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[[Category:GameMasters]]<br />
[[Category:Lists]]</div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=GemStone_IV_staff_list&diff=209857GemStone IV staff list2023-11-06T21:22:47Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: </p>
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<div>This is a list of [[GameMaster]]s and which team they belong to, up to date by [[User:SIMU-WYROM|SIMU-WYROM]] ([[User talk:SIMU-WYROM|talk]]) 19:18, 5 June 2023 (CDT)<br />
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|+ Simutronics Staff<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
!colspan=2|GemStone IV Product Manager<br />
!colspan=2|DragonRealms Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2|<!--Enter GemStone Product Manager: -->Wyrom<br />
|colspan=2|<!--Enter DragonRealms Product Manager: -->Lyneya<br />
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|- align="center"<br />
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|+ GemStone IV Staff List<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
!Production Team<br />
!Development Team<br />
!Player Experience Team<br />
!Events Team<br />
|-<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Enter Production Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Tivvy<br />
|<!-- Enter Development Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Estild<br />
|<!-- Enter Player Experience Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Isten<br />
|<!-- Enter Events Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Thandiwe<br />
|-<br />
!Production GameMasters<br />
!Development GameMasters<br />
!Player Experience GameMasters<br />
!Events GameMasters<br />
|-<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Production Team GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Lydil<br />
*Haxus<br />
*Modrian<br />
*Naiken<br />
*Naionna<br />
*Quilic<br />
*Tamuz<br />
*Wylloh<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Development Team GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Auchand<br />
*Gyres<br />
*Ivry<br />
*Meraki<br />
*Mestys<br />
*Retser<br />
*Sleken<br />
*Yusri<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Player Experience GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Aiza<br />
*Avaluka<br />
*Casil<br />
*Flannihan<br />
*Itzel<br />
*Lanadriel<br />
*Mariath<br />
*Sindin<br />
*Xayle<br />
*Xeraphina<br />
*Xynwen<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Events GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Caconym<br />
*Elysani<br />
*Elidi<br />
*Ethereal<br />
*Haliste<br />
*Kenstrom<br />
*Marstreforn<br />
*Netz<br />
*Valyrka<br />
*Vanah<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2| '''GameHost Program'''<br />
|colspan=2|'''Wiki Moderator'''<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2 valign="top"|<!-- Enter GameHosts Below: --><br />
* Noiya<br />
* Kebechet<br />
* Krellis<br />
* Macushla<br />
* Rosemunde<br />
* Sirilda<br />
|colspan=2 valign="top"|<!-- Enter Wiki Moderators Below: --><br />
* Motte<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
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==Resources==<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/625 2020 March post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/591 2019 July post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/579 2019 April post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/517 2017 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/489 2016 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/156 2015 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/2 2014 post]<br />
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[[Category:GameMasters]]<br />
[[Category:Lists]]</div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Herb_Hunt&diff=208034Herb Hunt2023-10-01T06:36:11Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: </p>
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<div>The '''Herb Hunt''' is a quick chase game to find a toadshade.<br />
{{TOC limit|2}}<br />
==General Information==<br />
Adventurers have 90 seconds to track down the toadshade using {{boldmono|[[SENSE]]}} (with [[Perception|perception training]]) or {{boldmono|[[FORAGE]]}}. If not trained in either, the herb hunt becomes more RNG-based. You can either {{boldmono|[[SEARCH]]}} or let the timer run out to end your run and receive [[soul shard]]s and other prizes. You can also gain [[Experience|EXP]] for {{boldmono|SENSE}}, {{boldmono|FORAGE}}, and {{boldmono|SEARCH}}. Lucky herb hunters may find an extremely rare '''whistle''' that can summon a [[mandrake pet]] (initially released in 2022). Participants do not need to find the toadshade in order to find the whistle.<br />
<br />
===Prizes===<br />
* [[Soul shard]]s<br />
* Common Drops<br />
** a potent blue-green potion - 30 minute self-knowledge and enhancive charging (8 uses)<br />
** an urchin guide contract - 30 days (1 use)<br />
** a flexing arm token - Enhancive Pause (15 uses)<br />
** an Elanthian Guilds voucher pack - Professional Guild task reassigning (2 uses)<br />
** a blue feather-shaped charm - Encumbrance reducing (1 use)<br />
** an Adventurer's Guild voucher pack - Adv Guild task reassigning (2 uses)<br />
* Rare Drops<br />
** a swirling yellow-green potion - 30 day enhancive charging (1 use)<br />
** an Adventurer's Guild task waiver - 30 days of being exempt from a task in the Adv Guild (1 use)<br />
** a sun-etched gold ring - 30 day gold ring<br />
** a locker runner contract - 30 days of LOCKER GET, LOCKER SEND, BANK DEPOSIT, BANK WITHDRAW, and/or SHOP PURCHASE (1 use)<br />
** a larger locker contract - +50 temp locker expansion for 30 days (1 use)<br />
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<small>'''''Previous Years''' A list of 2022 rewards.''</small><br />
* a small glowing orb - [[Settlement of Reim|Reim entry]] (1 use)<br />
* a twisting blue-green potion - 30 minute enhancive recharge (8 uses)<br />
* a potent blue-green potion - 30 minute self-knowledge and enhancive charging<br />
* a pumpkin-etched token - [[Ebon Gate Treasure Trove|Treasure Trove]] raffle token<br />
<br />
===Location===<br />
The Herb Hunt can be located at the Garden Shack in Bittermere Woods (Map ID: 61, Lich ID: 31978, Room ID: 8083243)<br />
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===NPCs===<br />
====Dirt-smeared young domania====<br />
<pre{{log2}}>{{addmetext}}</pre><br />
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====Dark-eyed diminutive domovoy====<br />
<pre{{log2}}>{{addmetext}}</pre><br />
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==Additional Information==<br />
<!-- If adding spoilers, please be sure to spoiler tag, and set up as a collapsible section. --><br />
===[[Verb:EVENT#STATS|EVENT STAT]]===<br />
Similar to other pay events with various activities, starting in 2022, stats started being tracked and allow participants to view their individual stats between the various activities with [[Verb:EVENT|{{boldmono|EVENT STATS}}]].<br />
{{#section:Verb:EVENT|ebon}}<br />
<br />
==See Also==<br />
* [[Ebon Gate Festival]]<br />
* [[Trick-or-Treat]]<br />
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[[Category: Ebon Gate Festival]]</div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Trick-or-Treat&diff=208033Trick-or-Treat2023-10-01T06:26:21Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: </p>
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<div>{{TOCright}}'''Trick Or Treat''' premiered at the [[Ebon Gate Festival]] in 2020 when the venue was still at [[Caligos Isle]] as a replacement to [[Deep Sea Diving]]. When the Ebon Gate Festival's permanent move to [[Evermore Hollow]], Trick-or-Treat had a few improvements introduced, along with a new neighborhood to knock on doors. <br />
<br />
==General Information==<br />
Entry into the Trick-or-Treat grounds requires a key purchasable from the [[SimuCoin]] store in increments of 1, 10, 25, 50, 100, and 250, and the cost is 100 SimuCoins per entry. Once in the neighborhood, participants {{boldmono|[[KNOCK]]}} on doors and earn 10 '''[[#Prizes|treats]]'''. Once a door is knocked on, it will not be able to be knocked on by the same person for 30 seconds, meaning it is beneficial to move around the area to get the knocks in.<br />
<br />
Approximately 1 in 4 knocks will be "tricks," where an undead enemy will drag you into a room with them. These enemies are level-appropriate. When looted, they have a small chance to drop a gem or a breakable object containing minor treasure. Tricks do not count against your ten total knocks, but do need to be dispatched before you can knock again. In addition to the normal experience for defeating an enemy, you will receive a significant amount of experience at the end of a Trick or Treat run for each trick you faced, which can cause you to become saturated.<br />
<br />
The area is not instanced, and instead uses a new tactic with creatures that debuted with its introduction to Caligos Isle. The person who knocks is the only person the undead can attack. Anyone else can attack it though, so if you need help, get a friend to come join you! It is recommended to explore the area in pairs or small groups to stay safe. If you run away, the creature will follow you and immediately try to strike you. <!-- The following information needs to be verified before uncommenting out, or removed entirely if no longer accurate: Original release post: If you end up leaving the area without releasing the undead, it will wait around for you in a special area. If it ends up killing you, it will be satisfied and you'll be able to knock again once you're back up on your feet. --> <!-- Updated post: There is now an exit inside if you wish to forfeit your entry. This really should only be used if you need to get out of there (injury, no way to attack undead, etc). --><br />
<br />
If you die inside of the area, you won't be removed. Instead, another player can heal you or the azure-robed ghostly cleric can.<br />
<br />
Upon receiving the tenth treat, participants are immediately healed and removed from the neighborhood to the entrance. <!-- Historical information from Caligos. Some already lines up with what was added to the article, but should be verified compared to rest of information and either commented out and whatever is missing merged into the appropriate spot, or removed if inaccurate: Upon exiting the area, you are healed. You'll also get credit for each undead you kill inside, up to 10, that awards you 100 additional experience (on top of the experience you get for killing the creatures) after you're moved out of the event by finishing your {{boldmono|KNOCKs}}. This can saturate you. If you're already saturated, it will be 25 instant experience (this was lowered from 100 experience in 2020). --><br />
<br />
===Prizes===<br />
Participants are guaranteed to receive the following 10 "treats" with each entry:<br />
* 8 handfuls of [[soul shard]]s, each numbering between 35-40 shards (or rarely significantly more)<br />
* Two [[Trick-or-Treat candy|wrapped pieces of candy]]<br />
<!--<br />
Verify for accuracy - Occasionally, {{boldmono|KNOCKing}} on the door could result in more seashells. You will sometimes be awarded a small bag of seashells that will be between 100 and 200 seashells, however there is a chance participants will be awarded between 1000 and 2000 seashells. There are no special announcements, and the seashells are automatically redeemed. Comparatively, these extra seashells will be quite a bit more frequent than sewer caches at [[Duskruin Arena]]. --><br />
<br />
===Location===<br />
Trick-or-Treat can be located in the northwest part of Evermore Hollow's outer circle, at Endeltime Estates neighborhood (Map ID: 22, Lich ID: 31980, Room ID: 8086199). <br />
<br />
===NPCs===<br />
====Flickering shadowy apparition====<br />
<pre{{log2}}>{{addmetext}}</pre><br />
<br />
==Additional Information==<br />
===[[Verb:EVENT#STATS|EVENT STAT]]===<br />
Similar to other pay events with various activities, starting in 2022, stats started being tracked and allow participants to view their individual stats between the various activities with [[Verb:EVENT|{{boldmono|EVENT STATS}}]].<br />
{{#section:Verb:EVENT|ebon}}<br />
<br />
===Historical Information===<br />
; Caligos Isle Prizes<br />
* [[Seashell]]s (approximately 80% of the time)<br />
* [[Trick-or-Treat candy]] (approximately 10% of the time)<br />
* [[Ghezyte-veined sea glass bauble]] ([[Species]] in 2020) or [[Ebon Gate Treasure Trove]] raffle tokens<br />
* Invitation to the [[Ebon Gate Eve of the Reunion]] event<br />
<br />
==See Also==<br />
* [[Trick-or-Treat/saved_posts|Saved posts]]<br />
* [[Ebon Gate Festival]]<br />
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Jx-yxJeEv61HuFqgqiQj7vPSukO-vB17jLTic0g_gz8/edit?usp=sharing 2020 Trick or Treat Prize Tiers]<br />
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[[Category:Pay Events]][[Category:Ebon Gate Festival]]</div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Trick-or-Treat&diff=208032Trick-or-Treat2023-10-01T06:25:58Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: </p>
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<div>{{TOCright}}'''Trick Or Treat''' premiered at the [[Ebon Gate Festival]] in 2020 when the venue was still at [[Caligos Isle]] as a replacement to [[Deep Sea Diving]]. When the Ebon Gate Festival's permanent move to [[Evermore Hollow]], Trick-or-Treat had a few improvements introduced, along with a new neighborhood to knock on doors. <br />
<br />
==General Information==<br />
Entry into the Trick-or-Treat grounds requires a key purchasable from the [[SimuCoin]] store in increments of 1, 10, 25, 50, 100, and 250, and the cost is 100 SimuCoins per entry. Once in the neighborhood, participants {{boldmono|[[KNOCK]]}} on doors and earn 10 '''[[#Prizes|treats]]'''. Once a door is knocked on, it will not be able to be knocked on by the same person for 30 seconds, meaning it is beneficial to move around the area to get the knocks in.<br />
<br />
Approximately 1 in 4 knocks will be "tricks," where an undead enemy will drag you into a room with them. These enemies are level-appropriate. When looted, they have a small chance to drop a gem or a breakable object containing minor treasure. Tricks do not count against your ten total knocks, but do need to be dispatched before you can knock again. In addition to the normal experience for defeating an enemy, you will receive a significant amount of experience at the end of a Trick or Treat run for each trick you faced, which can cause you to become saturated.<br />
<br />
The area is not instanced, and instead uses a new tactic with creatures that debuted with its introduction to Caligos Isle. The person who knocks is the only person the undead can attack. Anyone else can attack it though, so if you need help, get a friend to come join you! It is recommended to explore the area in pairs or small groups to stay safe. If you run away, the creature will follow you and immediately try to strike you. <!-- The following information needs to be verified before uncommenting out, or removed entirely if no longer accurate: Original release post: If you end up leaving the area without releasing the undead, it will wait around for you in a special area. If it ends up killing you, it will be satisfied and you'll be able to knock again once you're back up on your feet. --> <!-- Updated post: There is now an exit inside if you wish to forfeit your entry. This really should only be used if you need to get out of there (injury, no way to attack undead, etc). --><br />
<br />
If you die inside of the area, you won't be removed. Instead, another player can heal you or the azure-robed ghostly cleric can.<br />
<br />
Upon receiving the tenth treat, participants are immediately healed and removed from the neighborhood to the entrance. <!-- Historical information from Caligos. Some already lines up with what was added to the article, but should be verified compared to rest of information and either commented out and whatever is missing merged into the appropriate spot, or removed if inaccurate: Upon exiting the area, you are healed. You'll also get credit for each undead you kill inside, up to 10, that awards you 100 additional experience (on top of the experience you get for killing the creatures) after you're moved out of the event by finishing your {{boldmono|KNOCKs}}. This can saturate you. If you're already saturated, it will be 25 instant experience (this was lowered from 100 experience in 2020). --><br />
<br />
===Prizes===<br />
Participants are guaranteed to receive the following 10 "treats" with each entry:<br />
* 8 handfuls of [[soul shard]]s, each numbering between 35-40 shards (or rarely significantly more)<br />
* One [[Trick-or-Treat candy|wrapped piece of candy]]<br />
* an additional wrapped piece of candy (most common)<br />
<!--<br />
Verify for accuracy - Occasionally, {{boldmono|KNOCKing}} on the door could result in more seashells. You will sometimes be awarded a small bag of seashells that will be between 100 and 200 seashells, however there is a chance participants will be awarded between 1000 and 2000 seashells. There are no special announcements, and the seashells are automatically redeemed. Comparatively, these extra seashells will be quite a bit more frequent than sewer caches at [[Duskruin Arena]]. --><br />
<br />
===Location===<br />
Trick-or-Treat can be located in the northwest part of Evermore Hollow's outer circle, at Endeltime Estates neighborhood (Map ID: 22, Lich ID: 31980, Room ID: 8086199). <br />
<br />
===NPCs===<br />
====Flickering shadowy apparition====<br />
<pre{{log2}}>{{addmetext}}</pre><br />
<br />
==Additional Information==<br />
===[[Verb:EVENT#STATS|EVENT STAT]]===<br />
Similar to other pay events with various activities, starting in 2022, stats started being tracked and allow participants to view their individual stats between the various activities with [[Verb:EVENT|{{boldmono|EVENT STATS}}]].<br />
{{#section:Verb:EVENT|ebon}}<br />
<br />
===Historical Information===<br />
; Caligos Isle Prizes<br />
* [[Seashell]]s (approximately 80% of the time)<br />
* [[Trick-or-Treat candy]] (approximately 10% of the time)<br />
* [[Ghezyte-veined sea glass bauble]] ([[Species]] in 2020) or [[Ebon Gate Treasure Trove]] raffle tokens<br />
* Invitation to the [[Ebon Gate Eve of the Reunion]] event<br />
<br />
==See Also==<br />
* [[Trick-or-Treat/saved_posts|Saved posts]]<br />
* [[Ebon Gate Festival]]<br />
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Jx-yxJeEv61HuFqgqiQj7vPSukO-vB17jLTic0g_gz8/edit?usp=sharing 2020 Trick or Treat Prize Tiers]<br />
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[[Category:Pay Events]][[Category:Ebon Gate Festival]]</div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=SimuCon_2023&diff=203187SimuCon 20232023-07-13T23:30:03Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: </p>
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<div>[[File:SimuCon2019logo.png|right|300px|SimuCon 2019 Logo]]<br />
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'''SimuCon''' is a yearly gathering in St. Louis near [[Simutronics]] headquarters usually taking place near the end of the summer. <br />
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'''<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].<br />
<br />
==2023 Schedule==<br />
===Main Schedule===<br />
{| {{prettytable|text-align:center;}}<br />
! Day<br />
! Time<br />
! colspan="6"| Activity<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="13" style="text-align: center;font-weight:bold; vertical-align:top;" | Thursday<br />July 13<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Coffee, Juice, Muffins in the Main Room<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 AM<br />
| colspan="1" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Registration Opens<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 12:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Lunch break (on your own)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 4:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color:#FFE6CC;" | Live Alteration Sessions<br> (4:00PM GM Sindin)<br>)(5:00PM GM Thandiwe) <sup>1,3</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D Session 0 <sup>2</sup><br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 5:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 6:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Dinner break (on your own)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 7:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS - Quest Runs <sup>1</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR - Crafting Social <sup>1</sup><br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 8:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Blood on the Clocktower<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Sip & Paint<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Jackbox Games<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 1:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #F2DDDC;" | Quiet Hours - Volume down, liquor bottles away <br />
|-<br />
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| rowspan="16" style="text-align: center;font-weight:bold; vertical-align:top;" | Friday<br />July 14<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Coffee, Juice, Muffins in the Main Room<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 AM<br />
| colspan="1" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Registration Opens<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color:#FFE6CC;" | Live Alteration Sessions <sup><br>10:00 am - GM Valyrka<br>11:00 am - GM Caconym <br>1,3</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 AM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 12:00 PM<br />
| colspan="4" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Lunch break (on your own)<br />
| style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Lunch with Staff (perk)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 2:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Creating and Modifying Verbs<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Constructing a GMPC<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 3:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Building a Quest<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Constructing a GM Event<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 4:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Free Festivals - What's in Store<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Informal Q&A with Staff<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 5:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Spirit Beasts<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Player run - PvP and You<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 6:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Dinner break (on your own) <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 7:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | State of Elanthia and Raffle Prizes <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 8:00 PM<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS - Kotwynn Forest <sup>1</sup><br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR - Blindfolded PvP <sup>1</sup><br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot **<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Once Upon a Time<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Munchkins Tournament<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 PM<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 1:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #F2DDDC;" | Quiet Hours - Volume down, liquor bottles away <br />
|-<br />
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| rowspan="17" style="text-align: center;font-weight:bold; vertical-align:top;" | Saturday<br />July 15<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Coffee, Juice, Muffins in the Main Room <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 AM<br />
| colspan="1" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Registration Opens<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color:#FFE6CC;" | Live Alteration Sessions <br> 10:00 AM - GM Lydil<br> 11:00 AM - GM Valyrka<br><sup>1,3</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
| Colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Dungeon Mayhem<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 AM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 12:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Lunch break (on your own)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 1:00 PM<br />
| Colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | GS: Spirit Beasts <sup>1</sup><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 2:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - The Art of Invasions<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Systems with Armifer<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 3:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Storylines of 2023<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Live Dev<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 4:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Lore and the Language of the Land<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Roleplaying in DR<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 5:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Creature Creations<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Constructing a Player-run Event<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 6:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Dinner break (on your own) <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 7:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 8:00 PM<br />
| colspan="4" rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Costume Party / Casino Night<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 PM<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 1:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #F2DDDC;" | Quiet Hours - Volume down, liquor bottles away <br />
|-<br />
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| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;font-weight:bold; vertical-align:top;" | Sunday<br />July 16<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 2:00 PM <br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Room closes - SimuCon ends <br />
|}<br />
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<sup>1</sup> You must bring your own laptop and have an active account to participate<br />
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<sup>2</sup> D&D One Shots: These will be 60-90 minutes sessions. You must pre-register for a session in the Box Office. Try to make Session 0!<br />
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<sup>3</sup> Live Alteration Sessions: First come, first served! There are several sessions scheduled, and everyone is allowed to claim one alteration but they MUST make it to one of these sessions.<br />
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Tune in to our livestream at http://www.twitch.tv/simuradio to view Some of our GS panels! Other activities will be streamed ad-hoc throughout the 'Con<br />
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===Panel Schedule===<br />
{| {{prettytable|text-align:center;}}<br />
|+ '''Panel Schedule<br>ALL TIMES CST<br>(CENTRAL TIME)<br />
|-<br />
! Day<br />
! Time<br />
!Activity<br />
!Panelists<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="5"|Friday<br />
|2:00 PM<br />
|Creating and Modifying Verbs<br />
|GM Vanah (remote)<br />
|-<br />
|3:00 PM<br />
|Building a Quest<br />
|GM Haliste<br />
|-<br />
|4:00 PM<br />
|Free Festivals - What's Coming Up<br />
|GM Thandiwe<br />
|-<br />
|5:00 PM<br />
|Spirit Beasts<br />
| Obelin (in person), Starletdawn (in person), Khyrion (in person), GM Auchand (remote)<br />
|-<br />
|7:00 PM<br />
|State of Elanthia<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="4"|Saturday<br />
|2:00 PM<br />
|The Art of Invasions<br />
| GM Kenstrom (remote)<br />
|-<br />
|3:00 PM<br />
|Storylines of 2023<br />
| GM Thandiwe (in person), GM Valyrka (in person), GM Auchand (remote), GM Elysani (remote), and GM Xynwen (remote)<br />
|-<br />
|4:00 PM<br />
|Lore and the Language of the Land<br />
|GM Xynwen (remote)<br />
|-<br />
|5:00 PM<br />
|Creature Creations<br />
|GM Auchand (remote), GM Mestys (in person)<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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===Main Events & Side Quest Announcement===<br />
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====SimuCon Main Events: Live Alterations====<br />
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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!<br />
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====SimuCon Main Quest: Roarin’ 20’s Themed Casino Night!====<br />
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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!<br />
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!<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quests: Jackbox Games====<br />
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!<br />
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We will be using one of the SimuCon Breakout Rooms for this event and anyone not playing gets to be in the audience!<br />
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Non-attendees watching on Twitch will also get to be part of the audience!<br />
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Don't know what Jackbox Games are? Here's a handy link: [https://www.jackboxgames.com/ Jackbox Games]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: D&D====<br />
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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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!<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Sip & Paint====<br />
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.<br />
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!<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Dungeon Mayhem====<br />
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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!<br />
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Each game can host 12 players. Players can pick from either heroes or monsters with choices like:<br />
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'''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.<br />
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'''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).<br />
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For more information on the game, visit: [https://dnd.wizards.com/products/dungeon-mayhem Dungeon Mayhem]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Spirit Beasts (Gemstone Only)====<br />
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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.<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Once Upon a Time====<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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For more information on the game, visit: [https://www.atlas-games.com/onceuponatime/ Once Upon a Time]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Munchkin Tournament====<br />
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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!<br />
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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.<br />
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For more information on the game, visit: [https://munchkin.game/ Munchkin Game]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Blood on the Clocktower====<br />
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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?<br />
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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]<br />
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To sign up, visit: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uikmFDqcZGwHa3Xu0rF912ZXMyN9_QvXPOu3YS97aY4/edit Sign-Up Sheet]<br />
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==Attendee List==<br />
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See the [https://www.play.net/gs4/quests/list_slots.asp?questID=346 Box Office] for an attendee list. Click details on option #1.<br />
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===Game Staff===<br />
<div style="column-count:4;-moz-column-count:4;-webkit-column-count:4"><br />
* Caconym<br />
* Chris in Billing<br />
* Flannihan<br />
* Haliste<br />
* Haxus<br />
* Lydil<br />
* Lyneya<br />
* Mestys<br />
* Sindin<br />
* Skippy<br />
* Sleken<br />
* Thandiwe<br />
* Valyrka<br />
</div><br />
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==Frequently Asked Questions==<br />
===How much does SimuCon cost?===<br />
Attendance badges cost $40. Please see the [[SimuCon_2023#Ticketing|Ticketing]] section for more details.<br />
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===Where do I sign up?===<br />
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Ticketing will be handled via the play.net Box Office. Please see the [[SimuCon_2023#Ticketing|Ticketing]] section for more details.<br />
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===Who organizes SimuCon?===<br />
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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!<br />
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===What is it like to attend a SimuCon?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===How many people attend SimuCon and when do they show up?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===What equipment should I bring?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===Will I need a car?===<br />
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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!<br />
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===Is SimuCon family friendly?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===What is the weather typically like?===<br />
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Missouri is nicknamed "Misery" for its hot and humid summers. For a current local forecast, click here: https://www.ksdk.com/weather<br />
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===Do I need to bring food or beverages?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===What should I wear?===<br />
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SimuCon is casual attire unless the schedule for a specific event indicates otherwise. Some events may encourage costumes or themed attire.<br />
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===Is there a pool?===<br />
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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.<br />
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==Visitor Information==<br />
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.<br />
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===Accommodations===<br />
{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Distance||Address||Link<br />
|-<br />
|'''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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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===Dining/Eating===<br />
{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Type||Distance||Address||Link<br />
|-<br />
| Drunken Fish || Sushi || onsite || 639 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| Fuzzy's Taco Shop || Baja Tacos || onsite || 302 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| Kobe Japanese Grill || Japanese/Hibachi || onsite || 645 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| McDonald's || Fast Food || onsite || 25 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| St. Louis Bread Company || Coffee/Sandwich/Soup || onsite || 147 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| Smoothie King || Smoothies || onsite || 324 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| Starbucks || Coffee || onsite || 111 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| Trainwreck Saloon|| American/Grill|| onsite || 314 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| O'Fallon Brewery || Beer/American Food || 0.3 mi || 45 Progress Pkwy, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || http://www.ofallonbrewery.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Giola's Deli || Sandwiches || 0.8 mi || 11855 Adie Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || https://www.gioiasdeli.com/<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Off-Site Dining===<br />
For attendees who want to explore St. Louis cuisine, local players recommend the following restaurants.<br />
<br />
{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Type||Distance||Address||Link<br />
|-<br />
| DD Mau || Vietnamese / Bao || 1.3 mi || 11982 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || http://www.ddmaustl.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Gobble STOP Smokehouse || BBQ Poultry || 2.8 mi || 1227 Castillon Arcade Plaza, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 || http://gobblestopsmokehouse.net/<br />
|-<br />
| Nudo House STL || Ramen / Japanese || 3.0 mi|| 11423 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63141 || http://nudohousestl.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Tony's || Premium Burgers || 3.2 mi|| 12766 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.daveandtonys.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Taqueria Durango || Mexican || 3.5 mi || 10238 Page Ave, Overland, MO || https://www.facebook.com/TaqueriaDurangoSaintLouis<br />
|-<br />
| Nick & Elena's Pizzeria|| Pizza/Italian || 5.4 mi|| 3007 Woodson Rd, Overland, MO 63114 || https://www.facebook.com/NICKnELENAS/<br />
|-<br />
| Sugarfire Smokehouse|| BBQ || 6.0 mi|| 9200 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63132 || https://sugarfiresmokehouse.com/locations/mo-olivette/<br />
|-<br />
| Salt + Smoke || BBQ|| 9.0 mi|| 501 S Main St, St. Charles, MO 63301 || https://saltandsmokestl.com/<br />
|-<br />
| BEAST || BBQ || 17.1 mi || 4156 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://beastbbqstl.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Pappy's Smokehouse || BBQ || 18.7 mi|| 3106 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.pappyssmokehouse.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Bogart's || BBQ || 20.8 mi || 71627 S 9th St, St. Louis, MO 63104 || https://www.bogartssmokehouse.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Broadway Oyster Bar || Cajun|| 23.7 mi || 736 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102 || http://www.broadwayoysterbar.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Ted Drewes|| Famous local frozen custard || 21.6 mi || 6726 Chippewa, St. Louis, MO 63109 || http://teddrewes.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Bombay Food Junkies || Vegan Options || 5.2 mi || 3580 Adie Rd, St Ann, MO 63074 || https://www.bombayfoodjunkies.com/<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Shopping/Groceries===<br />
{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Distance||Address||Link<br />
|-<br />
| Target || 5.9 mi || 12275 St Charles Rock Rd, Bridgeton, MO 63044 || [https://www.target.com/sl/bridgeton/12 website]<br />
|-<br />
| 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]<br />
|-<br />
| Schnucks Dorsett (Grocery Store) || 1.5 mi || 2030 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || [https://locations.schnucks.com/mo-maryland-heights-117 website]<br />
|-<br />
| Gateway Newstands || onsite || 519 W Port Plaza Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/specialty<br />
|-<br />
| 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]<br />
|-<br />
| BP Gas Station|| 0.3 mi || 11988 Westline Industrial Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 || <br />
|-<br />
| ALDI|| 2.6 mi || 11745 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 || [https://www.aldi.us/ website]<br />
|-<br />
| 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]<br />
|-<br />
| D&J Liquor || [https://goo.gl/maps/a6m73h9w4ynWnWqh8 1.5 mi] || 1914 McKelvey Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 ||<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Attractions===<br />
<br />
Most attractions are a 15-30 minute drive from the hotel. For tourism information, click here: https://explorestlouis.com/<br />
<br />
{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Description||Address||Link<br />
|-<br />
| The Gateway Arch ||Oh look, it's the Arch ||200 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102 || https://www.gatewayarch.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Busch Stadium ||Cardinals Baseball Stadium ||700 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102 || https://www.mlb.com/cardinals/ballpark<br />
|-<br />
| Forest Park ||Large public park, home to several free attractions ||5595 Grand Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112 || https://forestparkmap.org/<br />
|-<br />
| St. Louis Zoo ||Free zoo, located inside Forest Park ||Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.stlzoo.org/<br />
|-<br />
| 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/ <br />
|-<br />
| St. Louis Art Museum ||Free art museum, located inside Forest Park ||1 Fine Arts Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.slam.org/<br />
|-<br />
| 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]<br />
|-<br />
| The Muny ||Outdoor theater, located inside Forest Park ||1 Theatre Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112 || https://muny.org/<br />
|-<br />
| Missouri Botanical Gardens ||Outdoor garden ||4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110 || http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/<br />
|-<br />
| 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<br />
|-<br />
| City Museum ||Architectural Anomaly/Interactive Art/Climbing Museum ||750 N 16th St, St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.citymuseum.org/<br />
|-<br />
| Grants Farm ||Free wildlife park with tram tours and free beer ||10501 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123 || https://www.grantsfarm.com/home.html<br />
|-<br />
| The Butterfly House ||Indoor butterfly pavilion ||15193 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO 63017|| http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/visit/family-of-attractions/butterfly-house.aspx<br />
|-<br />
| Science Center ||Kid-friendly interactive museum, includes IMAX and planetarium ||5050 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.slsc.org/<br />
|-<br />
| Magic House ||Kid-friendly interactive museum, includes magic ||516 S Kirkwood Rd, St. Louis, MO 63122 || https://www.magichouse.org/<br />
|-<br />
| Fox Theatre ||Historic theater, offers tours ||527 NORTH GRAND BLVD., St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.fabulousfox.com/visit/tours<br />
|-<br />
| St. Louis Neighborhoods||Shopping/Nightlife/Exploring||Various || https://explorestlouis.com/things-to-do/neighborhoods/<br />
|-<br />
| 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/<br />
|-<br />
| Casinos||Gambling ||Various || https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g44881-Activities-c53-Saint_Louis_Missouri.html<br />
|-<br />
| 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/<br />
|-<br />
| A Gathering Place || Massages within walking distance of convention center || 12140 Lackland Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.agatheringplace.com/<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Ticketing==<br />
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.<br />
<br />
===Non-Attendee===<br />
====#1 Goodie Bag ($40)====<br />
* 4x RPA orb (account attuned)<br />
* Chronomage Spheres, 1x per town<br />
* Urchin Guide, 90 days<br />
* Adv Guild Vouchers, 20 uses<br />
* Quest Orb, 1 use<br />
<br />
====#2 Friend of the Con Support ($50)====<br />
Support the 'Con even if you can't make it to STL!<br />
<br />
====#3 Friend of the Con Support ($5)====<br />
Support the 'Con even if you can't make it to STL!<br />
<br />
====#4 Extra special item ($40)====<br />
A unique Spirit Beast available only at SimuCon 2023! (account attuned)<br />
<br />
===Attendee===<br />
====#1 Badge & Goodie-bag ($40)====<br />
* 4x RPA orb (account attuned)<br />
* Chronomage Spheres, 1x per town<br />
* Urchin Guide, 90 days<br />
* Adv Guild Vouchers, 20 uses<br />
* Quest Orb, 1 use<br />
* Special Attendee-only Scripted Item! (account attuned)<br />
<br />
====#2 Extra special item ($40)====<br />
A unique Spirit Beast available only at SimuCon 2023! (account attuned)<br />
<br />
====#3 Character Portrait ($250)====<br />
A rendering of your character, copy to be provided to you and included in your character's LOOK in game.<br />
<br />
Provide your character's full LOOK description. Include as much detail as possible to convey to the artist a clear vision of your character.<br />
<br />
* You may note one or two items that you want specifically depicted. If you prefer a certain pose, specify it.<br />
<br />
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:<br />
* Low res:<br>830x1080 (to fit within the Wiki upload file size limit, if you want to display your image there)<br />
* High res:<br>2400x3000 pixels. (print size of 8x10)<br />
<br />
====#4 Custom Room ($175)====<br />
Purchaser will work with a GM to create a unique room that will be deployed to all instances of the game.<br />
<br />
====#5 D&D One-Shot Game ($5)====<br />
Participate in one of the Elanthia-themed One-Shot campaigns. You will receive a pouch of dice to play the game with!<br />
<br />
====#6 Friend of the Con Support ($50)====<br />
Support the 'Con even more than you already are by attending it in STL!<br />
<br />
====#7 Friend of the Con Support ($5)====<br />
Support the 'Con even more than you already are by attending it in STL!<br />
<br />
====#8 Lunch with a Gemstone GM ($150)====<br />
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).<br />
<br />
====#9 Simu swag ($40)====<br />
SimuCon Swag Bag containing: <br />
* SimuCon Notebook<br />
* SimuCon Pen<br />
* 17oz Ceramic Mug<br />
* ... and other items!<br />
<br />
====#10 Sip and Paint ($60)====<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Dragon approximate measurements: 205mm from wingtip to wingtip, 140mm tall, on a base of 100mm<br />
Sip and paint a 3D miniature Simucon c (205mm x 140mm on a 100mm base) with Jonathan Bombard.<br />
<br />
==See Also==<br />
*[https://discord.gg/eTvANvy SimuCon channel] (official Discord server)<br />
*[https://discord.gg/tZGPPyU Unofficial SimuCon Server] (unofficial SimuCon dedicated Discord server)<br />
*[https://elanthipedia.play.net/SimuCon DragonRealms Simucon Page] (DR's Wiki Page)<br />
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<br />
'''SimuCon''' is a yearly gathering in St. Louis near [[Simutronics]] headquarters usually taking place near the end of the summer. <br />
<br />
'''<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].<br />
<br />
==2023 Schedule==<br />
===Main Schedule===<br />
{| {{prettytable|text-align:center;}}<br />
! Day<br />
! Time<br />
! colspan="6"| Activity<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="13" style="text-align: center;font-weight:bold; vertical-align:top;" | Thursday<br />July 13<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Coffee, Juice, Muffins in the Main Room<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 AM<br />
| colspan="1" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Registration Opens<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 12:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Lunch break (on your own)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 4:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color:#FFE6CC;" | Live Alteration Sessions <sup>1,3</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D Session 0 <sup>2</sup><br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 5:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 6:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Dinner break (on your own)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 7:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS - Quest Runs <sup>1</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR - Crafting Social <sup>1</sup><br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 8:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Blood on the Clocktower<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Sip & Paint<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Jackbox Games<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 1:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #F2DDDC;" | Quiet Hours - Volume down, liquor bottles away <br />
|-<br />
<br />
| rowspan="16" style="text-align: center;font-weight:bold; vertical-align:top;" | Friday<br />July 14<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Coffee, Juice, Muffins in the Main Room<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 AM<br />
| colspan="1" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Registration Opens<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color:#FFE6CC;" | Live Alteration Sessions <sup>1,3</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 AM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 12:00 PM<br />
| colspan="4" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Lunch break (on your own)<br />
| style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Lunch with Staff (perk)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 2:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Creating and Modifying Verbs<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Constructing a GMPC<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 3:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Building a Quest<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Constructing a GM Event<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 4:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Free Festivals - What's in Store<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Informal Q&A with Staff<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 5:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Spirit Beasts<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Player run - PvP and You<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 6:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Dinner break (on your own) <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 7:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | State of Elanthia and Raffle Prizes <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 8:00 PM<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS - Kotwynn Forest <sup>1</sup><br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR - Blindfolded PvP <sup>1</sup><br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot **<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Once Upon a Time<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Munchkins Tournament<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 PM<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 1:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #F2DDDC;" | Quiet Hours - Volume down, liquor bottles away <br />
|-<br />
<br />
| rowspan="17" style="text-align: center;font-weight:bold; vertical-align:top;" | Saturday<br />July 15<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Coffee, Juice, Muffins in the Main Room <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 AM<br />
| colspan="1" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Registration Opens<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color:#FFE6CC;" | Live Alteration Sessions <sup>1,3</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
| Colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Dungeon Mayhem<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 AM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 12:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Lunch break (on your own)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 1:00 PM<br />
| Colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | GS: Spirit Beasts <sup>1</sup><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 2:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - The Art of Invasions<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Systems with Armifer<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 3:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Storylines of 2023<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Live Dev<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 4:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Lore and the Language of the Land<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Roleplaying in DR<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 5:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Creature Creations<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Constructing a Player-run Event<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 6:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Dinner break (on your own) <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 7:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 8:00 PM<br />
| colspan="4" rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Costume Party / Casino Night<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 PM<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 1:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #F2DDDC;" | Quiet Hours - Volume down, liquor bottles away <br />
|-<br />
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| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;font-weight:bold; vertical-align:top;" | Sunday<br />July 16<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 2:00 PM <br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Room closes - SimuCon ends <br />
|}<br />
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<sup>1</sup> You must bring your own laptop and have an active account to participate<br />
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<sup>2</sup> D&D One Shots: These will be 60-90 minutes sessions. You must pre-register for a session in the Box Office. Try to make Session 0!<br />
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<sup>3</sup> Live Alteration Sessions: First come, first served! There are several sessions scheduled, and everyone is allowed to claim one alteration but they MUST make it to one of these sessions.<br />
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Tune in to our livestream at http://www.twitch.tv/radiofreesimucon to view Some of our GS panels! Other activities will be streamed ad-hoc throughout the 'Con<br />
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===Panel Schedule===<br />
{| {{prettytable|text-align:center;}}<br />
|+ '''Panel Schedule<br>ALL TIMES CST<br>(CENTRAL TIME)<br />
|-<br />
! Day<br />
! Time<br />
!Activity<br />
!Panelists<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="5"|Friday<br />
|2:00 PM<br />
|Creating and Modifying Verbs<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|3:00 PM<br />
|Building a Quest<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|4:00 PM<br />
|Free Festivals - What's in Store<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|5:00 PM<br />
|Spirit Beasts<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|7:00 PM<br />
|State of Elanthia<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="4"|Saturday<br />
|2:00 PM<br />
|The Art of Invasions<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|3:00 PM<br />
|Storylines of 2023<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|4:00 PM<br />
|Lore and the Language of the Land<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|5:00 PM<br />
|Creature Creations<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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===Main Events & Side Quest Announcement===<br />
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====SimuCon Main Events: Live Alterations====<br />
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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!<br />
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====SimuCon Main Quest: Roarin’ 20’s Themed Casino Night!====<br />
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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!<br />
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!<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quests: Jackbox Games====<br />
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!<br />
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We will be using one of the SimuCon Breakout Rooms for this event and anyone not playing gets to be in the audience!<br />
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Non-attendees watching on Twitch will also get to be part of the audience!<br />
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Don't know what Jackbox Games are? Here's a handy link: [https://www.jackboxgames.com/ Jackbox Games]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: D&D====<br />
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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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!<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Sip & Paint====<br />
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.<br />
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!<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Dungeon Mayhem====<br />
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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!<br />
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Each game can host 12 players. Players can pick from either heroes or monsters with choices like:<br />
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'''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.<br />
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'''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).<br />
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For more information on the game, visit: [https://dnd.wizards.com/products/dungeon-mayhem Dungeon Mayhem]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Spirit Beasts (Gemstone Only)====<br />
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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.<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Once Upon a Time====<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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For more information on the game, visit: [https://www.atlas-games.com/onceuponatime/ Once Upon a Time]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Munchkin Tournament====<br />
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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!<br />
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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.<br />
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For more information on the game, visit: [https://munchkin.game/ Munchkin Game]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Blood on the Clocktower====<br />
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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?<br />
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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]<br />
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To sign up, visit: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uikmFDqcZGwHa3Xu0rF912ZXMyN9_QvXPOu3YS97aY4/edit Sign-Up Sheet]<br />
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==Attendee List==<br />
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See the [https://www.play.net/gs4/quests/list_slots.asp?questID=346 Box Office] for an attendee list. Click details on option #1.<br />
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===Game Staff===<br />
<div style="column-count:4;-moz-column-count:4;-webkit-column-count:4"><br />
* Caconym<br />
* Chris in Billing<br />
* Flannihan<br />
* Haliste<br />
* Haxus<br />
* Lydil<br />
* Lyneya<br />
* Mestys<br />
* Sindin<br />
* Skippy<br />
* Sleken<br />
* Thandiwe<br />
* Valyrka<br />
</div><br />
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==Frequently Asked Questions==<br />
===How much does SimuCon cost?===<br />
Attendance badges cost $40. Please see the [[SimuCon_2023#Ticketing|Ticketing]] section for more details.<br />
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===Where do I sign up?===<br />
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Ticketing will be handled via the play.net Box Office. Please see the [[SimuCon_2023#Ticketing|Ticketing]] section for more details.<br />
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===Who organizes SimuCon?===<br />
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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!<br />
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===What is it like to attend a SimuCon?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===How many people attend SimuCon and when do they show up?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===What equipment should I bring?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===Will I need a car?===<br />
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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!<br />
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===Is SimuCon family friendly?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===What is the weather typically like?===<br />
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Missouri is nicknamed "Misery" for its hot and humid summers. For a current local forecast, click here: https://www.ksdk.com/weather<br />
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===Do I need to bring food or beverages?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===What should I wear?===<br />
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SimuCon is casual attire unless the schedule for a specific event indicates otherwise. Some events may encourage costumes or themed attire.<br />
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===Is there a pool?===<br />
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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.<br />
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==Visitor Information==<br />
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.<br />
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===Accommodations===<br />
{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Distance||Address||Link<br />
|-<br />
|'''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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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===Dining/Eating===<br />
{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Type||Distance||Address||Link<br />
|-<br />
| Drunken Fish || Sushi || onsite || 639 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| Fuzzy's Taco Shop || Baja Tacos || onsite || 302 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| Kobe Japanese Grill || Japanese/Hibachi || onsite || 645 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| McDonald's || Fast Food || onsite || 25 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| St. Louis Bread Company || Coffee/Sandwich/Soup || onsite || 147 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| Smoothie King || Smoothies || onsite || 324 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| Starbucks || Coffee || onsite || 111 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| Trainwreck Saloon|| American/Grill|| onsite || 314 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| O'Fallon Brewery || Beer/American Food || 0.3 mi || 45 Progress Pkwy, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || http://www.ofallonbrewery.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Giola's Deli || Sandwiches || 0.8 mi || 11855 Adie Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || https://www.gioiasdeli.com/<br />
|}<br />
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===Off-Site Dining===<br />
For attendees who want to explore St. Louis cuisine, local players recommend the following restaurants.<br />
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{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Type||Distance||Address||Link<br />
|-<br />
| DD Mau || Vietnamese / Bao || 1.3 mi || 11982 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || http://www.ddmaustl.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Gobble STOP Smokehouse || BBQ Poultry || 2.8 mi || 1227 Castillon Arcade Plaza, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 || http://gobblestopsmokehouse.net/<br />
|-<br />
| Nudo House STL || Ramen / Japanese || 3.0 mi|| 11423 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63141 || http://nudohousestl.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Tony's || Premium Burgers || 3.2 mi|| 12766 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.daveandtonys.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Taqueria Durango || Mexican || 3.5 mi || 10238 Page Ave, Overland, MO || https://www.facebook.com/TaqueriaDurangoSaintLouis<br />
|-<br />
| Nick & Elena's Pizzeria|| Pizza/Italian || 5.4 mi|| 3007 Woodson Rd, Overland, MO 63114 || https://www.facebook.com/NICKnELENAS/<br />
|-<br />
| Sugarfire Smokehouse|| BBQ || 6.0 mi|| 9200 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63132 || https://sugarfiresmokehouse.com/locations/mo-olivette/<br />
|-<br />
| Salt + Smoke || BBQ|| 9.0 mi|| 501 S Main St, St. Charles, MO 63301 || https://saltandsmokestl.com/<br />
|-<br />
| BEAST || BBQ || 17.1 mi || 4156 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://beastbbqstl.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Pappy's Smokehouse || BBQ || 18.7 mi|| 3106 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.pappyssmokehouse.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Bogart's || BBQ || 20.8 mi || 71627 S 9th St, St. Louis, MO 63104 || https://www.bogartssmokehouse.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Broadway Oyster Bar || Cajun|| 23.7 mi || 736 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102 || http://www.broadwayoysterbar.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Ted Drewes|| Famous local frozen custard || 21.6 mi || 6726 Chippewa, St. Louis, MO 63109 || http://teddrewes.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Bombay Food Junkies || Vegan Options || 5.2 mi || 3580 Adie Rd, St Ann, MO 63074 || https://www.bombayfoodjunkies.com/<br />
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|}<br />
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===Shopping/Groceries===<br />
{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Distance||Address||Link<br />
|-<br />
| Target || 5.9 mi || 12275 St Charles Rock Rd, Bridgeton, MO 63044 || [https://www.target.com/sl/bridgeton/12 website]<br />
|-<br />
| 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]<br />
|-<br />
| Schnucks Dorsett (Grocery Store) || 1.5 mi || 2030 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || [https://locations.schnucks.com/mo-maryland-heights-117 website]<br />
|-<br />
| Gateway Newstands || onsite || 519 W Port Plaza Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/specialty<br />
|-<br />
| 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]<br />
|-<br />
| BP Gas Station|| 0.3 mi || 11988 Westline Industrial Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 || <br />
|-<br />
| ALDI|| 2.6 mi || 11745 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 || [https://www.aldi.us/ website]<br />
|-<br />
| 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]<br />
|-<br />
| D&J Liquor || [https://goo.gl/maps/a6m73h9w4ynWnWqh8 1.5 mi] || 1914 McKelvey Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 ||<br />
|}<br />
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===Attractions===<br />
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Most attractions are a 15-30 minute drive from the hotel. For tourism information, click here: https://explorestlouis.com/<br />
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{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Description||Address||Link<br />
|-<br />
| The Gateway Arch ||Oh look, it's the Arch ||200 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102 || https://www.gatewayarch.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Busch Stadium ||Cardinals Baseball Stadium ||700 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102 || https://www.mlb.com/cardinals/ballpark<br />
|-<br />
| Forest Park ||Large public park, home to several free attractions ||5595 Grand Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112 || https://forestparkmap.org/<br />
|-<br />
| St. Louis Zoo ||Free zoo, located inside Forest Park ||Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.stlzoo.org/<br />
|-<br />
| 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/ <br />
|-<br />
| St. Louis Art Museum ||Free art museum, located inside Forest Park ||1 Fine Arts Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.slam.org/<br />
|-<br />
| 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]<br />
|-<br />
| The Muny ||Outdoor theater, located inside Forest Park ||1 Theatre Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112 || https://muny.org/<br />
|-<br />
| Missouri Botanical Gardens ||Outdoor garden ||4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110 || http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/<br />
|-<br />
| 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<br />
|-<br />
| City Museum ||Architectural Anomaly/Interactive Art/Climbing Museum ||750 N 16th St, St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.citymuseum.org/<br />
|-<br />
| Grants Farm ||Free wildlife park with tram tours and free beer ||10501 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123 || https://www.grantsfarm.com/home.html<br />
|-<br />
| The Butterfly House ||Indoor butterfly pavilion ||15193 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO 63017|| http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/visit/family-of-attractions/butterfly-house.aspx<br />
|-<br />
| Science Center ||Kid-friendly interactive museum, includes IMAX and planetarium ||5050 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.slsc.org/<br />
|-<br />
| Magic House ||Kid-friendly interactive museum, includes magic ||516 S Kirkwood Rd, St. Louis, MO 63122 || https://www.magichouse.org/<br />
|-<br />
| Fox Theatre ||Historic theater, offers tours ||527 NORTH GRAND BLVD., St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.fabulousfox.com/visit/tours<br />
|-<br />
| St. Louis Neighborhoods||Shopping/Nightlife/Exploring||Various || https://explorestlouis.com/things-to-do/neighborhoods/<br />
|-<br />
| 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/<br />
|-<br />
| Casinos||Gambling ||Various || https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g44881-Activities-c53-Saint_Louis_Missouri.html<br />
|-<br />
| 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/<br />
|-<br />
| A Gathering Place || Massages within walking distance of convention center || 12140 Lackland Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.agatheringplace.com/<br />
|}<br />
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==Ticketing==<br />
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.<br />
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===Non-Attendee===<br />
====#1 Goodie Bag ($40)====<br />
* 4x RPA orb (account attuned)<br />
* Chronomage Spheres, 1x per town<br />
* Urchin Guide, 90 days<br />
* Adv Guild Vouchers, 20 uses<br />
* Quest Orb, 1 use<br />
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====#2 Friend of the Con Support ($50)====<br />
Support the 'Con even if you can't make it to STL!<br />
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====#3 Friend of the Con Support ($5)====<br />
Support the 'Con even if you can't make it to STL!<br />
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====#4 Extra special item ($40)====<br />
A unique Spirit Beast available only at SimuCon 2023! (account attuned)<br />
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===Attendee===<br />
====#1 Badge & Goodie-bag ($40)====<br />
* 4x RPA orb (account attuned)<br />
* Chronomage Spheres, 1x per town<br />
* Urchin Guide, 90 days<br />
* Adv Guild Vouchers, 20 uses<br />
* Quest Orb, 1 use<br />
* Special Attendee-only Scripted Item! (account attuned)<br />
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====#2 Extra special item ($40)====<br />
A unique Spirit Beast available only at SimuCon 2023! (account attuned)<br />
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====#3 Character Portrait ($250)====<br />
A rendering of your character, copy to be provided to you and included in your character's LOOK in game.<br />
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Provide your character's full LOOK description. Include as much detail as possible to convey to the artist a clear vision of your character.<br />
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* You may note one or two items that you want specifically depicted. If you prefer a certain pose, specify it.<br />
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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:<br />
* Low res:<br>830x1080 (to fit within the Wiki upload file size limit, if you want to display your image there)<br />
* High res:<br>2400x3000 pixels. (print size of 8x10)<br />
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====#4 Custom Room ($175)====<br />
Purchaser will work with a GM to create a unique room that will be deployed to all instances of the game.<br />
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====#5 D&D One-Shot Game ($5)====<br />
Participate in one of the Elanthia-themed One-Shot campaigns. You will receive a pouch of dice to play the game with!<br />
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====#6 Friend of the Con Support ($50)====<br />
Support the 'Con even more than you already are by attending it in STL!<br />
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====#7 Friend of the Con Support ($5)====<br />
Support the 'Con even more than you already are by attending it in STL!<br />
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====#8 Lunch with a Gemstone GM ($150)====<br />
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).<br />
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====#9 Simu swag ($40)====<br />
SimuCon Swag Bag containing: <br />
* SimuCon Notebook<br />
* SimuCon Pen<br />
* 17oz Ceramic Mug<br />
* ... and other items!<br />
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====#10 Sip and Paint ($60)====<br />
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.<br />
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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.<br />
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Dragon approximate measurements: 205mm from wingtip to wingtip, 140mm tall, on a base of 100mm<br />
Sip and paint a 3D miniature Simucon c (205mm x 140mm on a 100mm base) with Jonathan Bombard.<br />
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==See Also==<br />
*[https://discord.gg/eTvANvy SimuCon channel] (official Discord server)<br />
*[https://discord.gg/tZGPPyU Unofficial SimuCon Server] (unofficial SimuCon dedicated Discord server)<br />
*[https://elanthipedia.play.net/SimuCon DragonRealms Simucon Page] (DR's Wiki Page)<br />
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<div>[[File:SimuCon2019logo.png|right|300px|SimuCon 2019 Logo]]<br />
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'''SimuCon''' is a yearly gathering in St. Louis near [[Simutronics]] headquarters usually taking place near the end of the summer. <br />
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'''<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].<br />
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==2023 Schedule==<br />
===Main Schedule===<br />
{| {{prettytable|text-align:center;}}<br />
! Day<br />
! Time<br />
! colspan="6"| Activity<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="13" style="text-align: center;font-weight:bold; vertical-align:top;" | Thursday<br />July 13<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Coffee, Juice, Muffins in the Main Room<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 AM<br />
| colspan="1" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Registration Opens<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 12:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Lunch break (on your own)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 4:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color:#FFE6CC;" | Live Alteration Sessions <sup>1,3</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D Session 0 <sup>2</sup><br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 5:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 6:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Dinner break (on your own)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 7:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS - Quest Runs <sup>1</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR - Crafting Social <sup>1</sup><br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 8:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Blood on the Clocktower<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Sip & Paint<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Jackbox Games<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 1:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #F2DDDC;" | Quiet Hours - Volume down, liquor bottles away <br />
|-<br />
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| rowspan="16" style="text-align: center;font-weight:bold; vertical-align:top;" | Friday<br />July 14<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Coffee, Juice, Muffins in the Main Room<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 AM<br />
| colspan="1" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Registration Opens<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color:#FFE6CC;" | Live Alteration Sessions <sup>1,3</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 AM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 12:00 PM<br />
| colspan="4" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Lunch break (on your own)<br />
| style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Lunch with Staff (perk)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 2:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Creating and Modifying Verbs<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Constructing a GMPC<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 3:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Building a Quest<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Constructing a GM Event<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 4:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Free Festivals - What's in Store<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Informal Q&A with Staff<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 5:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Spirit Beasts<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Player run - PvP and You<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 6:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Dinner break (on your own) <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 7:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | State of Elanthia and Raffle Prizes <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 8:00 PM<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS - Kotwynn Forest <sup>1</sup><br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR - Blindfolded PvP <sup>1</sup><br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot **<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Once Upon a Time<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Munchkins Tournament<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 PM<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 1:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #F2DDDC;" | Quiet Hours - Volume down, liquor bottles away <br />
|-<br />
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| rowspan="17" style="text-align: center;font-weight:bold; vertical-align:top;" | Saturday<br />July 15<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Coffee, Juice, Muffins in the Main Room <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 AM<br />
| colspan="1" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Registration Opens<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color:#FFE6CC;" | Live Alteration Sessions <sup>1,3</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
| Colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Dungeon Mayhem<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 AM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 12:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Lunch break (on your own)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 1:00 PM<br />
| Colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | GS: Spirit Beasts <sup>1</sup><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 2:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - The Art of Invasions<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Systems with Armifer<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 3:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Storylines of 2023<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Live Dev<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 4:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Lore and the Language of the Land<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Roleplaying in DR<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 5:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Creature Creations<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Constructing a Player-run Event<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 6:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Dinner break (on your own) <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 7:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 8:00 PM<br />
| colspan="4" rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Costume Party / Casino Night<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 PM<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 1:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #F2DDDC;" | Quiet Hours - Volume down, liquor bottles away <br />
|-<br />
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| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;font-weight:bold; vertical-align:top;" | Sunday<br />July 16<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 2:00 PM <br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Room closes - SimuCon ends <br />
|}<br />
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<sup>1</sup> You must bring your own laptop and have an active account to participate<br />
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<sup>2</sup> D&D One Shots: These will be 60-90 minutes sessions. You must pre-register for a session in the Box Office. Try to make Session 0!<br />
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<sup>3</sup> Live Alteration Sessions: First come, first served! There are several sessions scheduled, and everyone is allowed to claim one alteration but they MUST make it to one of these sessions.<br />
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Tune in to our livestream at http://www.twitch.tv/radiofreesimucon to view Some of our GS panels! Other activities will be streamed ad-hoc throughout the 'Con<br />
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===Panel Schedule===<br />
{| {{prettytable|text-align:center;}}<br />
|+ '''Panel Schedule<br>ALL TIMES CST<br>(CENTRAL TIME)<br />
|-<br />
! Day<br />
! Time<br />
!Activity<br />
!Panelists<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="5"|Friday<br />
|2:00 PM<br />
|Creating and Modifying Verbs<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|3:00 PM<br />
|Building a Quest<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|4:00 PM<br />
|Free Festivals - What's in Store<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|5:00 PM<br />
|Spirit Beasts<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|7:00 PM<br />
|State of Elanthia<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="4"|Saturday<br />
|2:00 PM<br />
|The Art of Invasions<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|3:00 PM<br />
|Storylines of 2023<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|4:00 PM<br />
|Lore and the Language of the Land<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|5:00 PM<br />
|Creature Creations<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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===Main Events & Side Quest Announcement===<br />
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====SimuCon Main Events: Live Alterations====<br />
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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!<br />
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====SimuCon Main Quest: Roarin’ 20’s Themed Casino Night!====<br />
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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!<br />
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!<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quests: Jackbox Games====<br />
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!<br />
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We will be using one of the SimuCon Breakout Rooms for this event and anyone not playing gets to be in the audience!<br />
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Non-attendees watching on Twitch will also get to be part of the audience!<br />
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Don't know what Jackbox Games are? Here's a handy link: [https://www.jackboxgames.com/ Jackbox Games]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: D&D====<br />
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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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!<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Sip & Paint====<br />
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.<br />
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!<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Dungeon Mayhem====<br />
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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!<br />
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Each game can host 12 players. Players can pick from either heroes or monsters with choices like:<br />
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'''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.<br />
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'''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).<br />
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For more information on the game, visit: [https://dnd.wizards.com/products/dungeon-mayhem Dungeon Mayhem]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Spirit Beasts (Gemstone Only)====<br />
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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.<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Once Upon a Time====<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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For more information on the game, visit: [https://www.atlas-games.com/onceuponatime/ Once Upon a Time]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Munchkin Tournament====<br />
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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!<br />
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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.<br />
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For more information on the game, visit: [https://munchkin.game/ Munchkin Game]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Blood on the Clocktower====<br />
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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?<br />
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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]<br />
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To sign up, visit: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uikmFDqcZGwHa3Xu0rF912ZXMyN9_QvXPOu3YS97aY4/edit Sign-Up Sheet]<br />
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==Attendee List==<br />
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.<br />
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===Prime Players===<br />
<div style="column-count:4;-moz-column-count:4;-webkit-column-count:4"><br />
* Archsenex<br />
* Azanoth<br />
* Darcena & husband<br />
* Delindra/Jisandra<br />
* Dergoatean<br />
* Desorceri<br />
* Deza<br />
* Heather<br />
* Eruheran<br />
* HebrewToYou<br />
* Kalyrra<br />
* Katie<br />
* Khyrion<br />
* Kragdruk<br />
* Licel<br />
* Maylan<br />
* Melivn<br />
* Naamit<br />
* Obelin<br />
* Obsalyn<br />
* Raelee<br />
* Rozy<br />
* Starletdawn<br />
* Tranquia<br />
* Treeva<br />
* Tysong<br />
* Vhorg/Drekoi<br />
* Zangow<br />
* Zhagen<br />
</div><br />
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===Platinum Players===<br />
<div style="column-count:4;-moz-column-count:4;-webkit-column-count:4"><br />
* Blank<br />
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===Shattered Players===<br />
<div style="column-count:4;-moz-column-count:4;-webkit-column-count:4"><br />
* Jirraturd / Rencelas<br />
</div><br />
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===Game Staff===<br />
<div style="column-count:4;-moz-column-count:4;-webkit-column-count:4"><br />
* Caconym<br />
* Chris in Billing<br />
* Flannihan<br />
* Haliste<br />
* Haxus<br />
* Lydil<br />
* Lyneya<br />
* Mestys<br />
* Sindin<br />
* Skippy<br />
* Sleken<br />
* Thandiwe<br />
* Valyrka<br />
</div><br />
<br />
==Frequently Asked Questions==<br />
===How much does SimuCon cost?===<br />
Attendance badges cost $40. Please see the [[SimuCon_2023#Ticketing|Ticketing]] section for more details.<br />
<br />
===Where do I sign up?===<br />
<br />
Ticketing will be handled via the play.net Box Office. Please see the [[SimuCon_2023#Ticketing|Ticketing]] section for more details.<br />
<br />
===Who organizes SimuCon?===<br />
<br />
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!<br />
<br />
===What is it like to attend a SimuCon?===<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
===How many people attend SimuCon and when do they show up?===<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
===What equipment should I bring?===<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
===Will I need a car?===<br />
<br />
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!<br />
<br />
===Is SimuCon family friendly?===<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
===What is the weather typically like?===<br />
<br />
Missouri is nicknamed "Misery" for its hot and humid summers. For a current local forecast, click here: https://www.ksdk.com/weather<br />
<br />
===Do I need to bring food or beverages?===<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
===What should I wear?===<br />
<br />
SimuCon is casual attire unless the schedule for a specific event indicates otherwise. Some events may encourage costumes or themed attire.<br />
<br />
===Is there a pool?===<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
==Visitor Information==<br />
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.<br />
<br />
===Accommodations===<br />
{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Distance||Address||Link<br />
|-<br />
|'''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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Dining/Eating===<br />
{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Type||Distance||Address||Link<br />
|-<br />
| Drunken Fish || Sushi || onsite || 639 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| Fuzzy's Taco Shop || Baja Tacos || onsite || 302 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| Kobe Japanese Grill || Japanese/Hibachi || onsite || 645 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| McDonald's || Fast Food || onsite || 25 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| St. Louis Bread Company || Coffee/Sandwich/Soup || onsite || 147 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| Smoothie King || Smoothies || onsite || 324 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| Starbucks || Coffee || onsite || 111 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| Trainwreck Saloon|| American/Grill|| onsite || 314 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| O'Fallon Brewery || Beer/American Food || 0.3 mi || 45 Progress Pkwy, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || http://www.ofallonbrewery.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Giola's Deli || Sandwiches || 0.8 mi || 11855 Adie Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || https://www.gioiasdeli.com/<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Off-Site Dining===<br />
For attendees who want to explore St. Louis cuisine, local players recommend the following restaurants.<br />
<br />
{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Type||Distance||Address||Link<br />
|-<br />
| DD Mau || Vietnamese / Bao || 1.3 mi || 11982 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || http://www.ddmaustl.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Gobble STOP Smokehouse || BBQ Poultry || 2.8 mi || 1227 Castillon Arcade Plaza, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 || http://gobblestopsmokehouse.net/<br />
|-<br />
| Nudo House STL || Ramen / Japanese || 3.0 mi|| 11423 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63141 || http://nudohousestl.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Tony's || Premium Burgers || 3.2 mi|| 12766 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.daveandtonys.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Taqueria Durango || Mexican || 3.5 mi || 10238 Page Ave, Overland, MO || https://www.facebook.com/TaqueriaDurangoSaintLouis<br />
|-<br />
| Nick & Elena's Pizzeria|| Pizza/Italian || 5.4 mi|| 3007 Woodson Rd, Overland, MO 63114 || https://www.facebook.com/NICKnELENAS/<br />
|-<br />
| Sugarfire Smokehouse|| BBQ || 6.0 mi|| 9200 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63132 || https://sugarfiresmokehouse.com/locations/mo-olivette/<br />
|-<br />
| Salt + Smoke || BBQ|| 9.0 mi|| 501 S Main St, St. Charles, MO 63301 || https://saltandsmokestl.com/<br />
|-<br />
| BEAST || BBQ || 17.1 mi || 4156 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://beastbbqstl.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Pappy's Smokehouse || BBQ || 18.7 mi|| 3106 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.pappyssmokehouse.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Bogart's || BBQ || 20.8 mi || 71627 S 9th St, St. Louis, MO 63104 || https://www.bogartssmokehouse.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Broadway Oyster Bar || Cajun|| 23.7 mi || 736 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102 || http://www.broadwayoysterbar.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Ted Drewes|| Famous local frozen custard || 21.6 mi || 6726 Chippewa, St. Louis, MO 63109 || http://teddrewes.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Bombay Food Junkies || Vegan Options || 5.2 mi || 3580 Adie Rd, St Ann, MO 63074 || https://www.bombayfoodjunkies.com/<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Shopping/Groceries===<br />
{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Distance||Address||Link<br />
|-<br />
| Target || 5.9 mi || 12275 St Charles Rock Rd, Bridgeton, MO 63044 || [https://www.target.com/sl/bridgeton/12 website]<br />
|-<br />
| 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]<br />
|-<br />
| Schnucks Dorsett (Grocery Store) || 1.5 mi || 2030 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || [https://locations.schnucks.com/mo-maryland-heights-117 website]<br />
|-<br />
| Gateway Newstands || onsite || 519 W Port Plaza Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/specialty<br />
|-<br />
| 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]<br />
|-<br />
| BP Gas Station|| 0.3 mi || 11988 Westline Industrial Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 || <br />
|-<br />
| ALDI|| 2.6 mi || 11745 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 || [https://www.aldi.us/ website]<br />
|-<br />
| 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]<br />
|-<br />
| D&J Liquor || [https://goo.gl/maps/a6m73h9w4ynWnWqh8 1.5 mi] || 1914 McKelvey Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 ||<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Attractions===<br />
<br />
Most attractions are a 15-30 minute drive from the hotel. For tourism information, click here: https://explorestlouis.com/<br />
<br />
{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Description||Address||Link<br />
|-<br />
| The Gateway Arch ||Oh look, it's the Arch ||200 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102 || https://www.gatewayarch.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Busch Stadium ||Cardinals Baseball Stadium ||700 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102 || https://www.mlb.com/cardinals/ballpark<br />
|-<br />
| Forest Park ||Large public park, home to several free attractions ||5595 Grand Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112 || https://forestparkmap.org/<br />
|-<br />
| St. Louis Zoo ||Free zoo, located inside Forest Park ||Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.stlzoo.org/<br />
|-<br />
| 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/ <br />
|-<br />
| St. Louis Art Museum ||Free art museum, located inside Forest Park ||1 Fine Arts Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.slam.org/<br />
|-<br />
| 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]<br />
|-<br />
| The Muny ||Outdoor theater, located inside Forest Park ||1 Theatre Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112 || https://muny.org/<br />
|-<br />
| Missouri Botanical Gardens ||Outdoor garden ||4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110 || http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/<br />
|-<br />
| 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<br />
|-<br />
| City Museum ||Architectural Anomaly/Interactive Art/Climbing Museum ||750 N 16th St, St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.citymuseum.org/<br />
|-<br />
| Grants Farm ||Free wildlife park with tram tours and free beer ||10501 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123 || https://www.grantsfarm.com/home.html<br />
|-<br />
| The Butterfly House ||Indoor butterfly pavilion ||15193 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO 63017|| http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/visit/family-of-attractions/butterfly-house.aspx<br />
|-<br />
| Science Center ||Kid-friendly interactive museum, includes IMAX and planetarium ||5050 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.slsc.org/<br />
|-<br />
| Magic House ||Kid-friendly interactive museum, includes magic ||516 S Kirkwood Rd, St. Louis, MO 63122 || https://www.magichouse.org/<br />
|-<br />
| Fox Theatre ||Historic theater, offers tours ||527 NORTH GRAND BLVD., St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.fabulousfox.com/visit/tours<br />
|-<br />
| St. Louis Neighborhoods||Shopping/Nightlife/Exploring||Various || https://explorestlouis.com/things-to-do/neighborhoods/<br />
|-<br />
| 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/<br />
|-<br />
| Casinos||Gambling ||Various || https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g44881-Activities-c53-Saint_Louis_Missouri.html<br />
|-<br />
| 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/<br />
|-<br />
| A Gathering Place || Massages within walking distance of convention center || 12140 Lackland Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.agatheringplace.com/<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Ticketing==<br />
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.<br />
<br />
===Non-Attendee===<br />
====#1 Goodie Bag ($40)====<br />
* 4x RPA orb (account attuned)<br />
* Chronomage Spheres, 1x per town<br />
* Urchin Guide, 90 days<br />
* Adv Guild Vouchers, 20 uses<br />
* Quest Orb, 1 use<br />
<br />
====#2 Friend of the Con Support ($50)====<br />
Support the 'Con even if you can't make it to STL!<br />
<br />
====#3 Friend of the Con Support ($5)====<br />
Support the 'Con even if you can't make it to STL!<br />
<br />
====#4 Extra special item ($40)====<br />
A unique Spirit Beast available only at SimuCon 2023! (account attuned)<br />
<br />
===Attendee===<br />
====#1 Badge & Goodie-bag ($40)====<br />
* 4x RPA orb (account attuned)<br />
* Chronomage Spheres, 1x per town<br />
* Urchin Guide, 90 days<br />
* Adv Guild Vouchers, 20 uses<br />
* Quest Orb, 1 use<br />
* Special Attendee-only Scripted Item! (account attuned)<br />
<br />
====#2 Extra special item ($40)====<br />
A unique Spirit Beast available only at SimuCon 2023! (account attuned)<br />
<br />
====#3 Character Portrait ($250)====<br />
A rendering of your character, copy to be provided to you and included in your character's LOOK in game.<br />
<br />
Provide your character's full LOOK description. Include as much detail as possible to convey to the artist a clear vision of your character.<br />
<br />
* You may note one or two items that you want specifically depicted. If you prefer a certain pose, specify it.<br />
<br />
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:<br />
* Low res:<br>830x1080 (to fit within the Wiki upload file size limit, if you want to display your image there)<br />
* High res:<br>2400x3000 pixels. (print size of 8x10)<br />
<br />
====#4 Custom Room ($175)====<br />
Purchaser will work with a GM to create a unique room that will be deployed to all instances of the game.<br />
<br />
====#5 D&D One-Shot Game ($5)====<br />
Participate in one of the Elanthia-themed One-Shot campaigns. You will receive a pouch of dice to play the game with!<br />
<br />
====#6 Friend of the Con Support ($50)====<br />
Support the 'Con even more than you already are by attending it in STL!<br />
<br />
====#7 Friend of the Con Support ($5)====<br />
Support the 'Con even more than you already are by attending it in STL!<br />
<br />
====#8 Lunch with a Gemstone GM ($150)====<br />
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).<br />
<br />
====#9 Simu swag ($40)====<br />
SimuCon Swag Bag containing: <br />
* SimuCon Notebook<br />
* SimuCon Pen<br />
* 17oz Ceramic Mug<br />
* ... and other items!<br />
<br />
====#10 Sip and Paint ($60)====<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Dragon approximate measurements: 205mm from wingtip to wingtip, 140mm tall, on a base of 100mm<br />
Sip and paint a 3D miniature Simucon c (205mm x 140mm on a 100mm base) with Jonathan Bombard.<br />
<br />
==See Also==<br />
*[https://discord.gg/eTvANvy SimuCon channel] (official Discord server)<br />
*[https://discord.gg/tZGPPyU Unofficial SimuCon Server] (unofficial SimuCon dedicated Discord server)<br />
*[https://elanthipedia.play.net/SimuCon DragonRealms Simucon Page] (DR's Wiki Page)<br />
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'''SimuCon''' is a yearly gathering in St. Louis near [[Simutronics]] headquarters usually taking place near the end of the summer. <br />
<br />
'''<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].<br />
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==2023 Schedule==<br />
===Main Schedule===<br />
{| {{prettytable|text-align:center;}}<br />
! Day<br />
! Time<br />
! colspan="6"| Activity<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="13" style="text-align: center;font-weight:bold; vertical-align:top;" | Thursday<br />July 13<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Coffee, Juice, Muffins in the Main Room<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 AM<br />
| colspan="1" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Registration Opens<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 12:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Lunch break (on your own)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 4:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color:#FFE6CC;" | Live Alteration Sessions <sup>1,3</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D Session 0 <sup>2</sup><br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 5:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 6:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Dinner break (on your own)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 7:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS - Quest Runs <sup>1</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR - Crafting Social <sup>1</sup><br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 8:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Blood on the Clocktower<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Sip & Paint<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Jackbox Games<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 1:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #F2DDDC;" | Quiet Hours - Volume down, liquor bottles away <br />
|-<br />
<br />
| rowspan="16" style="text-align: center;font-weight:bold; vertical-align:top;" | Friday<br />July 14<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Coffee, Juice, Muffins in the Main Room<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 AM<br />
| colspan="1" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Registration Opens<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color:#FFE6CC;" | Live Alteration Sessions <sup>1,3</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 AM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 12:00 PM<br />
| colspan="4" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Lunch break (on your own)<br />
| style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Lunch with Staff (perk)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 2:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Creating and Modifying Verbs<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Constructing a GMPC<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 3:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Building a Quest<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Constructing a GM Event<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 4:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Free Festivals - What's in Store<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Informal Q&A with Staff<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 5:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Spirit Beasts<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Player run - PvP and You<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 6:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Dinner break (on your own) <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 7:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | State of Elanthia and Raffle Prizes <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 8:00 PM<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS - Kotwynn Forest <sup>1</sup><br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR - Blindfolded PvP <sup>1</sup><br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot **<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Once Upon a Time<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Munchkins Tournament<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 PM<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 1:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #F2DDDC;" | Quiet Hours - Volume down, liquor bottles away <br />
|-<br />
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| rowspan="17" style="text-align: center;font-weight:bold; vertical-align:top;" | Saturday<br />July 15<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Coffee, Juice, Muffins in the Main Room <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 AM<br />
| colspan="1" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Registration Opens<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color:#FFE6CC;" | Live Alteration Sessions <sup>1,3</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
| Colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Dungeon Mayhem<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 AM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 12:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Lunch break (on your own)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 1:00 PM<br />
| Colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | GS: Spirit Beasts <sup>1</sup><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 2:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - The Art of Invasions<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Systems with Armifer<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 3:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Storylines of 2023<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Live Dev<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 4:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Lore and the Language of the Land<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Roleplaying in DR<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 5:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Creature Creations<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Constructing a Player-run Event<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 6:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Dinner break (on your own) <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 7:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 8:00 PM<br />
| colspan="4" rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Costume Party / Casino Night<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 PM<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 1:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #F2DDDC;" | Quiet Hours - Volume down, liquor bottles away <br />
|-<br />
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| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;font-weight:bold; vertical-align:top;" | Sunday<br />July 16<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 2:00 PM <br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Room closes - SimuCon ends <br />
|}<br />
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<sup>1</sup> You must bring your own laptop and have an active account to participate<br />
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<sup>2</sup> D&D One Shots: These will be 60-90 minutes sessions. You must pre-register for a session in the Box Office. Try to make Session 0!<br />
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<sup>3</sup> Live Alteration Sessions: First come, first served! There are several sessions scheduled, and everyone is allowed to claim one alteration but they MUST make it to one of these sessions.<br />
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Tune in to our livestream at http://www.twitch.tv/radiofreesimucon to view Some of our GS panels! Other activities will be streamed ad-hoc throughout the 'Con<br />
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===Panel Schedule===<br />
{| {{prettytable|text-align:center;}}<br />
|+ '''Panel Schedule<br>ALL TIMES CST<br>(CENTRAL TIME)<br />
|-<br />
! Day<br />
! Time<br />
!Activity<br />
!Panelists<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="5"|Friday<br />
|2:00 PM<br />
|Creating and Modifying Verbs<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|3:00 PM<br />
|Building a Quest<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|4:00 PM<br />
|Free Festivals - What's in Store<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|5:00 PM<br />
|Spirit Beasts<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|7:00 PM<br />
|State of Elanthia<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="4"|Saturday<br />
|2:00 PM<br />
|The Art of Invasions<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|3:00 PM<br />
|Storylines of 2023<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|4:00 PM<br />
|Lore and the Language of the Land<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|5:00 PM<br />
|Creature Creations<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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===Main Events & Side Quest Announcement===<br />
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====SimuCon Main Events: Live Alterations====<br />
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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!<br />
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====SimuCon Main Quest: Roarin’ 20’s Themed Casino Night!====<br />
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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!<br />
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!<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quests: Jackbox Games====<br />
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!<br />
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We will be using one of the SimuCon Breakout Rooms for this event and anyone not playing gets to be in the audience!<br />
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Non-attendees watching on Twitch will also get to be part of the audience!<br />
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Don't know what Jackbox Games are? Here's a handy link: [https://www.jackboxgames.com/ Jackbox Games]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: D&D====<br />
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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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!<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Sip & Paint====<br />
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.<br />
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!<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Dungeon Mayhem====<br />
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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!<br />
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Each game can host 12 players. Players can pick from either heroes or monsters with choices like:<br />
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'''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.<br />
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'''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).<br />
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For more information on the game, visit: [https://dnd.wizards.com/products/dungeon-mayhem Dungeon Mayhem]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Spirit Beasts (Gemstone Only)====<br />
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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.<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Once Upon a Time====<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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For more information on the game, visit: [https://www.atlas-games.com/onceuponatime/ Once Upon a Time]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Munchkin Tournament====<br />
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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!<br />
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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.<br />
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For more information on the game, visit: [https://munchkin.game/ Munchkin Game]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Blood on the Clocktower====<br />
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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?<br />
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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]<br />
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To sign up, visit: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uikmFDqcZGwHa3Xu0rF912ZXMyN9_QvXPOu3YS97aY4/edit Sign-Up Sheet]<br />
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==Attendee List==<br />
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See the [https://www.play.net/gs4/quests/list_slots.asp?questID=346 Box Office] for an attendee list. Click details on option #1.<br />
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===Game Staff===<br />
<div style="column-count:4;-moz-column-count:4;-webkit-column-count:4"><br />
* Caconym<br />
* Chris in Billing<br />
* Flannihan<br />
* Haliste<br />
* Haxus<br />
* Lydil<br />
* Lyneya<br />
* Mestys<br />
* Sindin<br />
* Skippy<br />
* Sleken<br />
* Thandiwe<br />
* Valyrka<br />
</div><br />
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==Frequently Asked Questions==<br />
===How much does SimuCon cost?===<br />
Attendance badges cost $40. Please see the [[SimuCon_2023#Ticketing|Ticketing]] section for more details.<br />
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===Where do I sign up?===<br />
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Ticketing will be handled via the play.net Box Office. Please see the [[SimuCon_2023#Ticketing|Ticketing]] section for more details.<br />
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===Who organizes SimuCon?===<br />
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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!<br />
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===What is it like to attend a SimuCon?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===How many people attend SimuCon and when do they show up?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===What equipment should I bring?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===Will I need a car?===<br />
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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!<br />
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===Is SimuCon family friendly?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===What is the weather typically like?===<br />
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Missouri is nicknamed "Misery" for its hot and humid summers. For a current local forecast, click here: https://www.ksdk.com/weather<br />
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===Do I need to bring food or beverages?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===What should I wear?===<br />
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SimuCon is casual attire unless the schedule for a specific event indicates otherwise. Some events may encourage costumes or themed attire.<br />
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===Is there a pool?===<br />
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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.<br />
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==Visitor Information==<br />
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.<br />
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===Accommodations===<br />
{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Distance||Address||Link<br />
|-<br />
|'''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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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===Dining/Eating===<br />
{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Type||Distance||Address||Link<br />
|-<br />
| Drunken Fish || Sushi || onsite || 639 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| Fuzzy's Taco Shop || Baja Tacos || onsite || 302 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| Kobe Japanese Grill || Japanese/Hibachi || onsite || 645 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| McDonald's || Fast Food || onsite || 25 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| St. Louis Bread Company || Coffee/Sandwich/Soup || onsite || 147 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| Smoothie King || Smoothies || onsite || 324 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| Starbucks || Coffee || onsite || 111 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| Trainwreck Saloon|| American/Grill|| onsite || 314 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| O'Fallon Brewery || Beer/American Food || 0.3 mi || 45 Progress Pkwy, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || http://www.ofallonbrewery.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Giola's Deli || Sandwiches || 0.8 mi || 11855 Adie Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || https://www.gioiasdeli.com/<br />
|}<br />
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===Off-Site Dining===<br />
For attendees who want to explore St. Louis cuisine, local players recommend the following restaurants.<br />
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{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Type||Distance||Address||Link<br />
|-<br />
| DD Mau || Vietnamese / Bao || 1.3 mi || 11982 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || http://www.ddmaustl.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Gobble STOP Smokehouse || BBQ Poultry || 2.8 mi || 1227 Castillon Arcade Plaza, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 || http://gobblestopsmokehouse.net/<br />
|-<br />
| Nudo House STL || Ramen / Japanese || 3.0 mi|| 11423 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63141 || http://nudohousestl.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Tony's || Premium Burgers || 3.2 mi|| 12766 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.daveandtonys.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Taqueria Durango || Mexican || 3.5 mi || 10238 Page Ave, Overland, MO || https://www.facebook.com/TaqueriaDurangoSaintLouis<br />
|-<br />
| Nick & Elena's Pizzeria|| Pizza/Italian || 5.4 mi|| 3007 Woodson Rd, Overland, MO 63114 || https://www.facebook.com/NICKnELENAS/<br />
|-<br />
| Sugarfire Smokehouse|| BBQ || 6.0 mi|| 9200 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63132 || https://sugarfiresmokehouse.com/locations/mo-olivette/<br />
|-<br />
| Salt + Smoke || BBQ|| 9.0 mi|| 501 S Main St, St. Charles, MO 63301 || https://saltandsmokestl.com/<br />
|-<br />
| BEAST || BBQ || 17.1 mi || 4156 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://beastbbqstl.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Pappy's Smokehouse || BBQ || 18.7 mi|| 3106 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.pappyssmokehouse.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Bogart's || BBQ || 20.8 mi || 71627 S 9th St, St. Louis, MO 63104 || https://www.bogartssmokehouse.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Broadway Oyster Bar || Cajun|| 23.7 mi || 736 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102 || http://www.broadwayoysterbar.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Ted Drewes|| Famous local frozen custard || 21.6 mi || 6726 Chippewa, St. Louis, MO 63109 || http://teddrewes.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Bombay Food Junkies || Vegan Options || 5.2 mi || 3580 Adie Rd, St Ann, MO 63074 || https://www.bombayfoodjunkies.com/<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Shopping/Groceries===<br />
{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Distance||Address||Link<br />
|-<br />
| Target || 5.9 mi || 12275 St Charles Rock Rd, Bridgeton, MO 63044 || [https://www.target.com/sl/bridgeton/12 website]<br />
|-<br />
| 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]<br />
|-<br />
| Schnucks Dorsett (Grocery Store) || 1.5 mi || 2030 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || [https://locations.schnucks.com/mo-maryland-heights-117 website]<br />
|-<br />
| Gateway Newstands || onsite || 519 W Port Plaza Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/specialty<br />
|-<br />
| 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]<br />
|-<br />
| BP Gas Station|| 0.3 mi || 11988 Westline Industrial Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 || <br />
|-<br />
| ALDI|| 2.6 mi || 11745 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 || [https://www.aldi.us/ website]<br />
|-<br />
| 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]<br />
|-<br />
| D&J Liquor || [https://goo.gl/maps/a6m73h9w4ynWnWqh8 1.5 mi] || 1914 McKelvey Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 ||<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Attractions===<br />
<br />
Most attractions are a 15-30 minute drive from the hotel. For tourism information, click here: https://explorestlouis.com/<br />
<br />
{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Description||Address||Link<br />
|-<br />
| The Gateway Arch ||Oh look, it's the Arch ||200 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102 || https://www.gatewayarch.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Busch Stadium ||Cardinals Baseball Stadium ||700 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102 || https://www.mlb.com/cardinals/ballpark<br />
|-<br />
| Forest Park ||Large public park, home to several free attractions ||5595 Grand Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112 || https://forestparkmap.org/<br />
|-<br />
| St. Louis Zoo ||Free zoo, located inside Forest Park ||Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.stlzoo.org/<br />
|-<br />
| 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/ <br />
|-<br />
| St. Louis Art Museum ||Free art museum, located inside Forest Park ||1 Fine Arts Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.slam.org/<br />
|-<br />
| 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]<br />
|-<br />
| The Muny ||Outdoor theater, located inside Forest Park ||1 Theatre Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112 || https://muny.org/<br />
|-<br />
| Missouri Botanical Gardens ||Outdoor garden ||4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110 || http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/<br />
|-<br />
| 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<br />
|-<br />
| City Museum ||Architectural Anomaly/Interactive Art/Climbing Museum ||750 N 16th St, St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.citymuseum.org/<br />
|-<br />
| Grants Farm ||Free wildlife park with tram tours and free beer ||10501 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123 || https://www.grantsfarm.com/home.html<br />
|-<br />
| The Butterfly House ||Indoor butterfly pavilion ||15193 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO 63017|| http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/visit/family-of-attractions/butterfly-house.aspx<br />
|-<br />
| Science Center ||Kid-friendly interactive museum, includes IMAX and planetarium ||5050 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.slsc.org/<br />
|-<br />
| Magic House ||Kid-friendly interactive museum, includes magic ||516 S Kirkwood Rd, St. Louis, MO 63122 || https://www.magichouse.org/<br />
|-<br />
| Fox Theatre ||Historic theater, offers tours ||527 NORTH GRAND BLVD., St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.fabulousfox.com/visit/tours<br />
|-<br />
| St. Louis Neighborhoods||Shopping/Nightlife/Exploring||Various || https://explorestlouis.com/things-to-do/neighborhoods/<br />
|-<br />
| 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/<br />
|-<br />
| Casinos||Gambling ||Various || https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g44881-Activities-c53-Saint_Louis_Missouri.html<br />
|-<br />
| 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/<br />
|-<br />
| A Gathering Place || Massages within walking distance of convention center || 12140 Lackland Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.agatheringplace.com/<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Ticketing==<br />
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.<br />
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===Non-Attendee===<br />
====#1 Goodie Bag ($40)====<br />
* 4x RPA orb (account attuned)<br />
* Chronomage Spheres, 1x per town<br />
* Urchin Guide, 90 days<br />
* Adv Guild Vouchers, 20 uses<br />
* Quest Orb, 1 use<br />
<br />
====#2 Friend of the Con Support ($50)====<br />
Support the 'Con even if you can't make it to STL!<br />
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====#3 Friend of the Con Support ($5)====<br />
Support the 'Con even if you can't make it to STL!<br />
<br />
====#4 Extra special item ($40)====<br />
A unique Spirit Beast available only at SimuCon 2023! (account attuned)<br />
<br />
===Attendee===<br />
====#1 Badge & Goodie-bag ($40)====<br />
* 4x RPA orb (account attuned)<br />
* Chronomage Spheres, 1x per town<br />
* Urchin Guide, 90 days<br />
* Adv Guild Vouchers, 20 uses<br />
* Quest Orb, 1 use<br />
* Special Attendee-only Scripted Item! (account attuned)<br />
<br />
====#2 Extra special item ($40)====<br />
A unique Spirit Beast available only at SimuCon 2023! (account attuned)<br />
<br />
====#3 Character Portrait ($250)====<br />
A rendering of your character, copy to be provided to you and included in your character's LOOK in game.<br />
<br />
Provide your character's full LOOK description. Include as much detail as possible to convey to the artist a clear vision of your character.<br />
<br />
* You may note one or two items that you want specifically depicted. If you prefer a certain pose, specify it.<br />
<br />
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:<br />
* Low res:<br>830x1080 (to fit within the Wiki upload file size limit, if you want to display your image there)<br />
* High res:<br>2400x3000 pixels. (print size of 8x10)<br />
<br />
====#4 Custom Room ($175)====<br />
Purchaser will work with a GM to create a unique room that will be deployed to all instances of the game.<br />
<br />
====#5 D&D One-Shot Game ($5)====<br />
Participate in one of the Elanthia-themed One-Shot campaigns. You will receive a pouch of dice to play the game with!<br />
<br />
====#6 Friend of the Con Support ($50)====<br />
Support the 'Con even more than you already are by attending it in STL!<br />
<br />
====#7 Friend of the Con Support ($5)====<br />
Support the 'Con even more than you already are by attending it in STL!<br />
<br />
====#8 Lunch with a Gemstone GM ($150)====<br />
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).<br />
<br />
====#9 Simu swag ($40)====<br />
SimuCon Swag Bag containing: <br />
* SimuCon Notebook<br />
* SimuCon Pen<br />
* 17oz Ceramic Mug<br />
* ... and other items!<br />
<br />
====#10 Sip and Paint ($60)====<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Dragon approximate measurements: 205mm from wingtip to wingtip, 140mm tall, on a base of 100mm<br />
Sip and paint a 3D miniature Simucon c (205mm x 140mm on a 100mm base) with Jonathan Bombard.<br />
<br />
==See Also==<br />
*[https://discord.gg/eTvANvy SimuCon channel] (official Discord server)<br />
*[https://discord.gg/tZGPPyU Unofficial SimuCon Server] (unofficial SimuCon dedicated Discord server)<br />
*[https://elanthipedia.play.net/SimuCon DragonRealms Simucon Page] (DR's Wiki Page)<br />
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<div>[[File:SimuCon2019logo.png|right|300px|SimuCon 2019 Logo]]<br />
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'''SimuCon''' is a yearly gathering in St. Louis near [[Simutronics]] headquarters usually taking place near the end of the summer. <br />
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'''<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].<br />
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==2023 Schedule==<br />
===Main Schedule===<br />
{| {{prettytable|text-align:center;}}<br />
! Day<br />
! Time<br />
! colspan="6"| Activity<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="13" style="text-align: center;font-weight:bold; vertical-align:top;" | Thursday<br />July 13<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Coffee, Juice, Muffins in the Main Room<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 AM<br />
| colspan="1" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Registration Opens<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 12:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Lunch break (on your own)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 4:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color:#FFE6CC;" | Live Alteration Sessions <sup>1,3</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D Session 0 <sup>2</sup><br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 5:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 6:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Dinner break (on your own)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 7:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS - Quest Runs <sup>1</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR - Crafting Social <sup>1</sup><br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 8:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Blood on the Clocktower<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Sip & Paint<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Jackbox Games<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 1:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #F2DDDC;" | Quiet Hours - Volume down, liquor bottles away <br />
|-<br />
<br />
| rowspan="16" style="text-align: center;font-weight:bold; vertical-align:top;" | Friday<br />July 14<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Coffee, Juice, Muffins in the Main Room<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 AM<br />
| colspan="1" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Registration Opens<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color:#FFE6CC;" | Live Alteration Sessions <sup>1,3</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 AM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 12:00 PM<br />
| colspan="4" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Lunch break (on your own)<br />
| style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Lunch with Staff (perk)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 2:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Creating and Modifying Verbs<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Constructing a GMPC<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 3:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Building a Quest<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Constructing a GM Event<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 4:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Free Festivals - What's in Store<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Informal Q&A with Staff<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 5:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Spirit Beasts<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Player run - PvP and You<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 6:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Dinner break (on your own) <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 7:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | State of Elanthia and Raffle Prizes <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 8:00 PM<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS - Kotwynn Forest <sup>1</sup><br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR - Blindfolded PvP <sup>1</sup><br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot **<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Once Upon a Time<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Munchkins Tournament<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 PM<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 1:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #F2DDDC;" | Quiet Hours - Volume down, liquor bottles away <br />
|-<br />
<br />
| rowspan="17" style="text-align: center;font-weight:bold; vertical-align:top;" | Saturday<br />July 15<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Coffee, Juice, Muffins in the Main Room <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 AM<br />
| colspan="1" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Registration Opens<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color:#FFE6CC;" | Live Alteration Sessions <sup>1,3</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
| Colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Dungeon Mayhem<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 AM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 12:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Lunch break (on your own)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 1:00 PM<br />
| Colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | GS: Spirit Beasts <sup>1</sup><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 2:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - The Art of Invasions<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Systems with Armifer<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 3:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Storylines of 2023<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Live Dev<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 4:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Lore and the Language of the Land<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Roleplaying in DR<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 5:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Creature Creations<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Constructing a Player-run Event<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 6:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Dinner break (on your own) <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 7:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 8:00 PM<br />
| colspan="4" rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Costume Party / Casino Night<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 PM<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 1:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #F2DDDC;" | Quiet Hours - Volume down, liquor bottles away <br />
|-<br />
<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;font-weight:bold; vertical-align:top;" | Sunday<br />July 16<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 2:00 PM <br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Room closes - SimuCon ends <br />
|}<br />
<br />
<sup>1</sup> You must bring your own laptop and have an active account to participate<br />
<br />
<sup>2</sup> D&D One Shots: These will be 60-90 minutes sessions. You must pre-register for a session in the Box Office. Try to make Session 0!<br />
<br />
<sup>3</sup> Live Alteration Sessions: First come, first served! There are several sessions scheduled, and everyone is allowed to claim one alteration but they MUST make it to one of these sessions.<br />
<br />
Tune in to our livestream at http://www.twitch.tv/radiofreesimucon to view Some of our GS panels! Other activities will be streamed ad-hoc throughout the 'Con<br />
<br />
===Panel Schedule===<br />
{| {{prettytable|text-align:center;}}<br />
|+ '''Panel Schedule<br>ALL TIMES CST<br>(CENTRAL TIME)<br />
|-<br />
! Day<br />
! Time<br />
!Activity<br />
!Panelists<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="5"|Friday<br />
|2:00 PM<br />
|Creating and Modifying Verbs<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|3:00 PM<br />
|Building a Quest<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|4:00 PM<br />
|Free Festivals - What's in Store<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|5:00 PM<br />
|Spirit Beasts<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|7:00 PM<br />
|State of Elanthia<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="4"|Saturday<br />
|2:00 PM<br />
|The Art of Invasions<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|3:00 PM<br />
|Storylines of 2023<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|4:00 PM<br />
|Lore and the Language of the Land<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|5:00 PM<br />
|Creature Creations<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Main Events & Side Quest Announcement===<br />
<br />
====SimuCon Main Events: Live Alterations====<br />
<br />
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!<br />
<br />
====SimuCon Main Quest: Roarin’ 20’s Themed Casino Night!====<br />
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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!<br />
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!<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quests: Jackbox Games====<br />
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!<br />
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We will be using one of the SimuCon Breakout Rooms for this event and anyone not playing gets to be in the audience!<br />
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Non-attendees watching on Twitch will also get to be part of the audience!<br />
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Don't know what Jackbox Games are? Here's a handy link: [https://www.jackboxgames.com/ Jackbox Games]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: D&D====<br />
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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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!<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Sip & Paint====<br />
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.<br />
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!<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Dungeon Mayhem====<br />
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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!<br />
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Each game can host 12 players. Players can pick from either heroes or monsters with choices like:<br />
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'''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.<br />
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'''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).<br />
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For more information on the game, visit: [https://dnd.wizards.com/products/dungeon-mayhem Dungeon Mayhem]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Spirit Beasts (Gemstone Only)====<br />
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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.<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Once Upon a Time====<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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For more information on the game, visit: [https://www.atlas-games.com/onceuponatime/ Once Upon a Time]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Munchkin Tournament====<br />
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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!<br />
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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.<br />
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For more information on the game, visit: [https://munchkin.game/ Munchkin Game]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Blood on the Clocktower====<br />
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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?<br />
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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]<br />
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To sign up, visit: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uikmFDqcZGwHa3Xu0rF912ZXMyN9_QvXPOu3YS97aY4/edit Sign-Up Sheet]<br />
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==Attendee List==<br />
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.<br />
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===Prime Players===<br />
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* Archsenex<br />
* Azanoth<br />
* Darcena & husband<br />
* Delindra/Jisandra<br />
* Dergoatean<br />
* Desorceri<br />
* Deza<br />
* Heather<br />
* Eruheran<br />
* HebrewToYou<br />
* Kalyrra<br />
* Katie<br />
* Khyrion<br />
* Kragdruk<br />
* Licel<br />
* Maylan<br />
* Melivn<br />
* Naamit<br />
* Obelin<br />
* Obsalyn<br />
* Raelee<br />
* Rozy<br />
* Starletdawn<br />
* Tranquia<br />
* Treeva<br />
* Tysong<br />
* Vhorg/Drekoi<br />
* Zangow<br />
* Zhagen<br />
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===Platinum Players===<br />
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* Blank<br />
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===Shattered Players===<br />
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* Jirraturd / Rencelas<br />
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===Game Staff===<br />
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* Caconym<br />
* Chris in Billing<br />
* Flannihan<br />
* Haliste<br />
* Haxus<br />
* Lydil<br />
* Lyneya<br />
* Mestys<br />
* Sindin<br />
* Skippy<br />
* Sleken<br />
* Thandiwe<br />
* Valyrka<br />
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==Frequently Asked Questions==<br />
===How much does SimuCon cost?===<br />
Attendance badges cost $40. Please see the [[SimuCon_2023#Ticketing|Ticketing]] section for more details.<br />
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===Where do I sign up?===<br />
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Ticketing will be handled via the play.net Box Office. Please see the [[SimuCon_2023#Ticketing|Ticketing]] section for more details.<br />
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===Who organizes SimuCon?===<br />
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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!<br />
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===What is it like to attend a SimuCon?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===How many people attend SimuCon and when do they show up?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===What equipment should I bring?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===Will I need a car?===<br />
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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!<br />
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===Is SimuCon family friendly?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===What is the weather typically like?===<br />
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Missouri is nicknamed "Misery" for its hot and humid summers. For a current local forecast, click here: https://www.ksdk.com/weather<br />
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===Do I need to bring food or beverages?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===What should I wear?===<br />
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SimuCon is casual attire unless the schedule for a specific event indicates otherwise. Some events may encourage costumes or themed attire.<br />
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===Is there a pool?===<br />
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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.<br />
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==Visitor Information==<br />
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.<br />
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===Accommodations===<br />
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! Name||Distance||Address||Link<br />
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|'''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]<br />
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|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]<br />
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|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]<br />
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|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]<br />
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|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]<br />
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|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]<br />
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|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]<br />
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|}<br />
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===Dining/Eating===<br />
{| {{prettytable}}<br />
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! Name||Type||Distance||Address||Link<br />
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| Drunken Fish || Sushi || onsite || 639 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
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| Fuzzy's Taco Shop || Baja Tacos || onsite || 302 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
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| Kobe Japanese Grill || Japanese/Hibachi || onsite || 645 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
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| McDonald's || Fast Food || onsite || 25 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
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| St. Louis Bread Company || Coffee/Sandwich/Soup || onsite || 147 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
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| Smoothie King || Smoothies || onsite || 324 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
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| Starbucks || Coffee || onsite || 111 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
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| Trainwreck Saloon|| American/Grill|| onsite || 314 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
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| O'Fallon Brewery || Beer/American Food || 0.3 mi || 45 Progress Pkwy, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || http://www.ofallonbrewery.com/<br />
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| Giola's Deli || Sandwiches || 0.8 mi || 11855 Adie Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || https://www.gioiasdeli.com/<br />
|}<br />
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===Off-Site Dining===<br />
For attendees who want to explore St. Louis cuisine, local players recommend the following restaurants.<br />
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| DD Mau || Vietnamese / Bao || 1.3 mi || 11982 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || http://www.ddmaustl.com/<br />
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| Gobble STOP Smokehouse || BBQ Poultry || 2.8 mi || 1227 Castillon Arcade Plaza, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 || http://gobblestopsmokehouse.net/<br />
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| Nudo House STL || Ramen / Japanese || 3.0 mi|| 11423 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63141 || http://nudohousestl.com/<br />
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| Dave & Tony's || Premium Burgers || 3.2 mi|| 12766 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.daveandtonys.com/<br />
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| Taqueria Durango || Mexican || 3.5 mi || 10238 Page Ave, Overland, MO || https://www.facebook.com/TaqueriaDurangoSaintLouis<br />
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| Nick & Elena's Pizzeria|| Pizza/Italian || 5.4 mi|| 3007 Woodson Rd, Overland, MO 63114 || https://www.facebook.com/NICKnELENAS/<br />
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| Sugarfire Smokehouse|| BBQ || 6.0 mi|| 9200 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63132 || https://sugarfiresmokehouse.com/locations/mo-olivette/<br />
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| Salt + Smoke || BBQ|| 9.0 mi|| 501 S Main St, St. Charles, MO 63301 || https://saltandsmokestl.com/<br />
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| BEAST || BBQ || 17.1 mi || 4156 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://beastbbqstl.com/<br />
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| Pappy's Smokehouse || BBQ || 18.7 mi|| 3106 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.pappyssmokehouse.com/<br />
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| Bogart's || BBQ || 20.8 mi || 71627 S 9th St, St. Louis, MO 63104 || https://www.bogartssmokehouse.com/<br />
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| Broadway Oyster Bar || Cajun|| 23.7 mi || 736 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102 || http://www.broadwayoysterbar.com/<br />
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| Ted Drewes|| Famous local frozen custard || 21.6 mi || 6726 Chippewa, St. Louis, MO 63109 || http://teddrewes.com/<br />
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| Bombay Food Junkies || Vegan Options || 5.2 mi || 3580 Adie Rd, St Ann, MO 63074 || https://www.bombayfoodjunkies.com/<br />
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|}<br />
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===Shopping/Groceries===<br />
{| {{prettytable}}<br />
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! Name||Distance||Address||Link<br />
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| Target || 5.9 mi || 12275 St Charles Rock Rd, Bridgeton, MO 63044 || [https://www.target.com/sl/bridgeton/12 website]<br />
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| 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]<br />
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| Schnucks Dorsett (Grocery Store) || 1.5 mi || 2030 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || [https://locations.schnucks.com/mo-maryland-heights-117 website]<br />
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| Gateway Newstands || onsite || 519 W Port Plaza Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/specialty<br />
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| 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]<br />
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| BP Gas Station|| 0.3 mi || 11988 Westline Industrial Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 || <br />
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| ALDI|| 2.6 mi || 11745 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 || [https://www.aldi.us/ website]<br />
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| 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]<br />
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| D&J Liquor || [https://goo.gl/maps/a6m73h9w4ynWnWqh8 1.5 mi] || 1914 McKelvey Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 ||<br />
|}<br />
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===Attractions===<br />
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Most attractions are a 15-30 minute drive from the hotel. For tourism information, click here: https://explorestlouis.com/<br />
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{| {{prettytable}}<br />
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! Name||Description||Address||Link<br />
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| The Gateway Arch ||Oh look, it's the Arch ||200 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102 || https://www.gatewayarch.com/<br />
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| Busch Stadium ||Cardinals Baseball Stadium ||700 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102 || https://www.mlb.com/cardinals/ballpark<br />
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| Forest Park ||Large public park, home to several free attractions ||5595 Grand Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112 || https://forestparkmap.org/<br />
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| St. Louis Zoo ||Free zoo, located inside Forest Park ||Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.stlzoo.org/<br />
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| 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/ <br />
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| St. Louis Art Museum ||Free art museum, located inside Forest Park ||1 Fine Arts Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.slam.org/<br />
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| 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]<br />
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| The Muny ||Outdoor theater, located inside Forest Park ||1 Theatre Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112 || https://muny.org/<br />
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| Missouri Botanical Gardens ||Outdoor garden ||4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110 || http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/<br />
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| 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<br />
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| City Museum ||Architectural Anomaly/Interactive Art/Climbing Museum ||750 N 16th St, St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.citymuseum.org/<br />
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| Grants Farm ||Free wildlife park with tram tours and free beer ||10501 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123 || https://www.grantsfarm.com/home.html<br />
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| The Butterfly House ||Indoor butterfly pavilion ||15193 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO 63017|| http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/visit/family-of-attractions/butterfly-house.aspx<br />
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| Science Center ||Kid-friendly interactive museum, includes IMAX and planetarium ||5050 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.slsc.org/<br />
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| Magic House ||Kid-friendly interactive museum, includes magic ||516 S Kirkwood Rd, St. Louis, MO 63122 || https://www.magichouse.org/<br />
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| Fox Theatre ||Historic theater, offers tours ||527 NORTH GRAND BLVD., St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.fabulousfox.com/visit/tours<br />
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| St. Louis Neighborhoods||Shopping/Nightlife/Exploring||Various || https://explorestlouis.com/things-to-do/neighborhoods/<br />
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| 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/<br />
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| Casinos||Gambling ||Various || https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g44881-Activities-c53-Saint_Louis_Missouri.html<br />
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| 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/<br />
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| A Gathering Place || Massages within walking distance of convention center || 12140 Lackland Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.agatheringplace.com/<br />
|}<br />
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==Ticketing==<br />
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.<br />
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===Non-Attendee===<br />
====#1 Goodie Bag ($40)====<br />
* 4x RPA orb (account attuned)<br />
* Chronomage Spheres, 1x per town<br />
* Urchin Guide, 90 days<br />
* Adv Guild Vouchers, 20 uses<br />
* Quest Orb, 1 use<br />
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====#2 Friend of the Con Support ($50)====<br />
Support the 'Con even if you can't make it to STL!<br />
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====#3 Friend of the Con Support ($5)====<br />
Support the 'Con even if you can't make it to STL!<br />
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====#4 Extra special item ($40)====<br />
A unique Spirit Beast available only at SimuCon 2023! (account attuned)<br />
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===Attendee===<br />
====#1 Badge & Goodie-bag ($40)====<br />
* 4x RPA orb (account attuned)<br />
* Chronomage Spheres, 1x per town<br />
* Urchin Guide, 90 days<br />
* Adv Guild Vouchers, 20 uses<br />
* Quest Orb, 1 use<br />
* Special Attendee-only Scripted Item! (account attuned)<br />
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====#2 Extra special item ($40)====<br />
A unique Spirit Beast available only at SimuCon 2023! (account attuned)<br />
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====#3 Character Portrait ($250)====<br />
A rendering of your character, copy to be provided to you and included in your character's LOOK in game.<br />
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Provide your character's full LOOK description. Include as much detail as possible to convey to the artist a clear vision of your character.<br />
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* You may note one or two items that you want specifically depicted. If you prefer a certain pose, specify it.<br />
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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:<br />
* Low res:<br>830x1080 (to fit within the Wiki upload file size limit, if you want to display your image there)<br />
* High res:<br>2400x3000 pixels. (print size of 8x10)<br />
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====#4 Custom Room ($175)====<br />
Purchaser will work with a GM to create a unique room that will be deployed to all instances of the game.<br />
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====#5 D&D One-Shot Game ($5)====<br />
Participate in one of the Elanthia-themed One-Shot campaigns. You will receive a pouch of dice to play the game with!<br />
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====#6 Friend of the Con Support ($50)====<br />
Support the 'Con even more than you already are by attending it in STL!<br />
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====#7 Friend of the Con Support ($5)====<br />
Support the 'Con even more than you already are by attending it in STL!<br />
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====#8 Lunch with a Gemstone GM ($150)====<br />
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).<br />
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====#9 Simu swag ($40)====<br />
SimuCon Swag Bag containing: <br />
* SimuCon Notebook<br />
* SimuCon Pen<br />
* 17oz Ceramic Mug<br />
* ... and other items!<br />
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====#10 Sip and Paint ($60)====<br />
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.<br />
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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.<br />
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Dragon approximate measurements: 205mm from wingtip to wingtip, 140mm tall, on a base of 100mm<br />
Sip and paint a 3D miniature Simucon c (205mm x 140mm on a 100mm base) with Jonathan Bombard.<br />
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==See Also==<br />
*[https://discord.gg/eTvANvy SimuCon channel] (official Discord server)<br />
*[https://discord.gg/tZGPPyU Unofficial SimuCon Server] (unofficial SimuCon dedicated Discord server)<br />
*[https://elanthipedia.play.net/SimuCon DragonRealms Simucon Page] (DR's Wiki Page)<br />
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[[Category:SimuCon]]</div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=SimuCon_2023&diff=201067SimuCon 20232023-06-27T19:35:11Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: </p>
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'''SimuCon''' is a yearly gathering in St. Louis near [[Simutronics]] headquarters usually taking place near the end of the summer. <br />
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'''<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].<br />
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==2023 Schedule==<br />
===Main Schedule===<br />
{| {{prettytable|text-align:center;}}<br />
! Day<br />
! Time<br />
! colspan="6"| Activity<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="13" style="text-align: center;font-weight:bold; vertical-align:top;" | Thursday<br />July 13<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Coffee, Juice, Muffins in the Main Room<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 AM<br />
| colspan="1" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Registration Opens<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 12:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Lunch break (on your own)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 4:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color:#FFE6CC;" | Live Alteration Sessions <sup>1,3</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D Session 0 <sup>2</sup><br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 5:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 6:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Dinner break (on your own)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 7:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS - Quest Runs <sup>1</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR - Crafting Social <sup>1</sup><br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 8:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Blood on the Clocktower<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Sip & Paint<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Jackbox Games<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 1:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #F2DDDC;" | Quiet Hours - Volume down, liquor bottles away <br />
|-<br />
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| rowspan="16" style="text-align: center;font-weight:bold; vertical-align:top;" | Friday<br />July 14<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Coffee, Juice, Muffins in the Main Room<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 AM<br />
| colspan="1" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Registration Opens<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color:#FFE6CC;" | Live Alteration Sessions <sup>1,3</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 AM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 12:00 PM<br />
| colspan="4" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Lunch break (on your own)<br />
| style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Lunch with Staff (perk)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 2:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Creating and Modifying Verbs<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Constructing a GMPC<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 3:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Building a Quest<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Constructing a GM Event<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 4:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Free Festivals - What's in Store<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Informal Q&A with Staff<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 5:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Spirit Beasts<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Player run - PvP and You<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 6:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Dinner break (on your own) <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 7:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | State of Elanthia and Raffle Prizes <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 8:00 PM<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS - Kotwynn Forest <sup>1</sup><br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR - Blindfolded PvP <sup>1</sup><br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot **<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Once Upon a Time<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 PM<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Munchkins Tournament<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 PM<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 1:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #F2DDDC;" | Quiet Hours - Volume down, liquor bottles away <br />
|-<br />
<br />
| rowspan="17" style="text-align: center;font-weight:bold; vertical-align:top;" | Saturday<br />July 15<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Coffee, Juice, Muffins in the Main Room <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 AM<br />
| colspan="1" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Registration Opens<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color:#FFE6CC;" | Live Alteration Sessions <sup>1,3</sup><br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
| Colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | Dungeon Mayhem<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 AM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 12:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Lunch break (on your own)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 1:00 PM<br />
| Colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | GS: Spirit Beasts <sup>1</sup><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 2:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - The Art of Invasions<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Systems with Armifer<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 3:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Storylines of 2023<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Live Dev<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 4:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Lore and the Language of the Land<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Roleplaying in DR<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 5:00 PM<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6F3FF;" | GS Panel - Creature Creations<br />
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: left;background-color: #D6FFE7;" | DR Panel - Constructing a Player-run Event<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 6:00 PM<br />
| colspan="5" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Dinner break (on your own) <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 7:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 8:00 PM<br />
| colspan="4" rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Costume Party / Casino Night<br />
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFFED6;" | D&D One-Shot <sup>2</sup><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 9:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 10:00 PM<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align: right" | 11:00 PM<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 1:00 AM<br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #F2DDDC;" | Quiet Hours - Volume down, liquor bottles away <br />
|-<br />
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| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;font-weight:bold; vertical-align:top;" | Sunday<br />July 16<br />
| style="text-align: right" | 2:00 PM <br />
| colspan="5" style="text-align: center;background-color: #FFE6CC;" | Room closes - SimuCon ends <br />
|}<br />
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<sup>1</sup> You must bring your own laptop and have an active account to participate<br />
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<sup>2</sup> D&D One Shots: These will be 60-90 minutes sessions. You must pre-register for a session in the Box Office. Try to make Session 0!<br />
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<sup>3</sup> Live Alteration Sessions: First come, first served! There are several sessions scheduled, and everyone is allowed to claim one alteration but they MUST make it to one of these sessions.<br />
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Tune in to our livestream at http://www.twitch.tv/radiofreesimucon to view Some of our GS panels! Other activities will be streamed ad-hoc throughout the 'Con<br />
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===Panel Schedule===<br />
{| {{prettytable|text-align:center;}}<br />
|+ '''Panel Schedule<br>ALL TIMES CST<br>(CENTRAL TIME)<br />
|-<br />
! Day<br />
! Time<br />
!Activity<br />
!Panelists<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="5"|Friday<br />
|2:00 PM<br />
|Creating and Modifying Verbs<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|3:00 PM<br />
|Building a Quest<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|4:00 PM<br />
|Free Festivals - What's in Store<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|5:00 PM<br />
|Spirit Beasts<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|7:00 PM<br />
|State of Elanthia<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="4"|Saturday<br />
|2:00 PM<br />
|The Art of Invasions<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|3:00 PM<br />
|Storylines of 2023<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|4:00 PM<br />
|Lore and the Language of the Land<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|5:00 PM<br />
|Creature Creations<br />
|??<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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===Main Events & Side Quest Announcement===<br />
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====SimuCon Main Events: Live Alterations====<br />
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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!<br />
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====SimuCon Main Quest: Roarin’ 20’s Themed Casino Night!====<br />
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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!<br />
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!<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quests: Jackbox Games====<br />
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!<br />
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We will be using one of the SimuCon Breakout Rooms for this event and anyone not playing gets to be in the audience!<br />
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Non-attendees watching on Twitch will also get to be part of the audience!<br />
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Don't know what Jackbox Games are? Here's a handy link: [https://www.jackboxgames.com/ Jackbox Games]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: D&D====<br />
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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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!<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Sip & Paint====<br />
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.<br />
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!<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Dungeon Mayhem====<br />
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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!<br />
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Each game can host 12 players. Players can pick from either heroes or monsters with choices like:<br />
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'''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.<br />
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'''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).<br />
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For more information on the game, visit: [https://dnd.wizards.com/products/dungeon-mayhem Dungeon Mayhem]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Spirit Beasts (Gemstone Only)====<br />
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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.<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Once Upon a Time====<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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For more information on the game, visit: [https://www.atlas-games.com/onceuponatime/ Once Upon a Time]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Munchkin Tournament====<br />
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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!<br />
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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.<br />
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For more information on the game, visit: [https://munchkin.game/ Munchkin Game]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Blood on the Clocktower====<br />
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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?<br />
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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]<br />
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To sign up, visit: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uikmFDqcZGwHa3Xu0rF912ZXMyN9_QvXPOu3YS97aY4/edit Sign-Up Sheet]<br />
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==Attendee List==<br />
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.<br />
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===Prime Players===<br />
<div style="column-count:4;-moz-column-count:4;-webkit-column-count:4"><br />
* Archsenex<br />
* Azanoth<br />
* Darcena & husband<br />
* Delindra/Jisandra<br />
* Dergoatean<br />
* Desorceri<br />
* Deza<br />
* Eiadh<br />
* Eruheran<br />
* HebrewToYou<br />
* Kalyrra<br />
* Katie<br />
* Khyrion<br />
* Kragdruk<br />
* Licel<br />
* Maylan<br />
* Melivn<br />
* Naamit<br />
* Obelin<br />
* Obsalyn<br />
* Raelee<br />
* Rozy<br />
* Starletdawn<br />
* Tranquia<br />
* Treeva<br />
* Tysong<br />
* Vhorg/Drekoi<br />
* Zangow<br />
* Zhagen<br />
</div><br />
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===Platinum Players===<br />
<div style="column-count:4;-moz-column-count:4;-webkit-column-count:4"><br />
* Blank<br />
</div><br />
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===Shattered Players===<br />
<div style="column-count:4;-moz-column-count:4;-webkit-column-count:4"><br />
* Jirraturd / Rencelas<br />
</div><br />
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===Game Staff===<br />
<div style="column-count:4;-moz-column-count:4;-webkit-column-count:4"><br />
* Caconym<br />
* Chris in Billing<br />
* Flannihan<br />
* Haliste<br />
* Haxus<br />
* Lydil<br />
* Lyneya<br />
* Mestys<br />
* Sindin<br />
* Skippy<br />
* Sleken<br />
* Thandiwe<br />
* Valyrka<br />
</div><br />
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==Frequently Asked Questions==<br />
===How much does SimuCon cost?===<br />
Attendance badges cost $40. Please see the [[SimuCon_2023#Ticketing|Ticketing]] section for more details.<br />
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===Where do I sign up?===<br />
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Ticketing will be handled via the play.net Box Office. Please see the [[SimuCon_2023#Ticketing|Ticketing]] section for more details.<br />
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===Who organizes SimuCon?===<br />
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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!<br />
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===What is it like to attend a SimuCon?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===How many people attend SimuCon and when do they show up?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===What equipment should I bring?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===Will I need a car?===<br />
<br />
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!<br />
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===Is SimuCon family friendly?===<br />
<br />
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.<br />
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===What is the weather typically like?===<br />
<br />
Missouri is nicknamed "Misery" for its hot and humid summers. For a current local forecast, click here: https://www.ksdk.com/weather<br />
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===Do I need to bring food or beverages?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===What should I wear?===<br />
<br />
SimuCon is casual attire unless the schedule for a specific event indicates otherwise. Some events may encourage costumes or themed attire.<br />
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===Is there a pool?===<br />
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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.<br />
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==Visitor Information==<br />
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.<br />
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===Accommodations===<br />
{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Distance||Address||Link<br />
|-<br />
|'''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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|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]<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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===Dining/Eating===<br />
{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Type||Distance||Address||Link<br />
|-<br />
| Drunken Fish || Sushi || onsite || 639 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| Fuzzy's Taco Shop || Baja Tacos || onsite || 302 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| Kobe Japanese Grill || Japanese/Hibachi || onsite || 645 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| McDonald's || Fast Food || onsite || 25 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| St. Louis Bread Company || Coffee/Sandwich/Soup || onsite || 147 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| Smoothie King || Smoothies || onsite || 324 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| Starbucks || Coffee || onsite || 111 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| Trainwreck Saloon|| American/Grill|| onsite || 314 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
|-<br />
| O'Fallon Brewery || Beer/American Food || 0.3 mi || 45 Progress Pkwy, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || http://www.ofallonbrewery.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Giola's Deli || Sandwiches || 0.8 mi || 11855 Adie Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || https://www.gioiasdeli.com/<br />
|}<br />
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===Off-Site Dining===<br />
For attendees who want to explore St. Louis cuisine, local players recommend the following restaurants.<br />
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{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Type||Distance||Address||Link<br />
|-<br />
| DD Mau || Vietnamese / Bao || 1.3 mi || 11982 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || http://www.ddmaustl.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Gobble STOP Smokehouse || BBQ Poultry || 2.8 mi || 1227 Castillon Arcade Plaza, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 || http://gobblestopsmokehouse.net/<br />
|-<br />
| Nudo House STL || Ramen / Japanese || 3.0 mi|| 11423 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63141 || http://nudohousestl.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Tony's || Premium Burgers || 3.2 mi|| 12766 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.daveandtonys.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Taqueria Durango || Mexican || 3.5 mi || 10238 Page Ave, Overland, MO || https://www.facebook.com/TaqueriaDurangoSaintLouis<br />
|-<br />
| Nick & Elena's Pizzeria|| Pizza/Italian || 5.4 mi|| 3007 Woodson Rd, Overland, MO 63114 || https://www.facebook.com/NICKnELENAS/<br />
|-<br />
| Sugarfire Smokehouse|| BBQ || 6.0 mi|| 9200 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63132 || https://sugarfiresmokehouse.com/locations/mo-olivette/<br />
|-<br />
| Salt + Smoke || BBQ|| 9.0 mi|| 501 S Main St, St. Charles, MO 63301 || https://saltandsmokestl.com/<br />
|-<br />
| BEAST || BBQ || 17.1 mi || 4156 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://beastbbqstl.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Pappy's Smokehouse || BBQ || 18.7 mi|| 3106 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.pappyssmokehouse.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Bogart's || BBQ || 20.8 mi || 71627 S 9th St, St. Louis, MO 63104 || https://www.bogartssmokehouse.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Broadway Oyster Bar || Cajun|| 23.7 mi || 736 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102 || http://www.broadwayoysterbar.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Ted Drewes|| Famous local frozen custard || 21.6 mi || 6726 Chippewa, St. Louis, MO 63109 || http://teddrewes.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Bombay Food Junkies || Vegan Options || 5.2 mi || 3580 Adie Rd, St Ann, MO 63074 || https://www.bombayfoodjunkies.com/<br />
<br />
|}<br />
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===Shopping/Groceries===<br />
{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Distance||Address||Link<br />
|-<br />
| Target || 5.9 mi || 12275 St Charles Rock Rd, Bridgeton, MO 63044 || [https://www.target.com/sl/bridgeton/12 website]<br />
|-<br />
| 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]<br />
|-<br />
| Schnucks Dorsett (Grocery Store) || 1.5 mi || 2030 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || [https://locations.schnucks.com/mo-maryland-heights-117 website]<br />
|-<br />
| Gateway Newstands || onsite || 519 W Port Plaza Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/specialty<br />
|-<br />
| 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]<br />
|-<br />
| BP Gas Station|| 0.3 mi || 11988 Westline Industrial Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 || <br />
|-<br />
| ALDI|| 2.6 mi || 11745 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 || [https://www.aldi.us/ website]<br />
|-<br />
| 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]<br />
|-<br />
| D&J Liquor || [https://goo.gl/maps/a6m73h9w4ynWnWqh8 1.5 mi] || 1914 McKelvey Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 ||<br />
|}<br />
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===Attractions===<br />
<br />
Most attractions are a 15-30 minute drive from the hotel. For tourism information, click here: https://explorestlouis.com/<br />
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{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Description||Address||Link<br />
|-<br />
| The Gateway Arch ||Oh look, it's the Arch ||200 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102 || https://www.gatewayarch.com/<br />
|-<br />
| Busch Stadium ||Cardinals Baseball Stadium ||700 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102 || https://www.mlb.com/cardinals/ballpark<br />
|-<br />
| Forest Park ||Large public park, home to several free attractions ||5595 Grand Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112 || https://forestparkmap.org/<br />
|-<br />
| St. Louis Zoo ||Free zoo, located inside Forest Park ||Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.stlzoo.org/<br />
|-<br />
| 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/ <br />
|-<br />
| St. Louis Art Museum ||Free art museum, located inside Forest Park ||1 Fine Arts Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.slam.org/<br />
|-<br />
| 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]<br />
|-<br />
| The Muny ||Outdoor theater, located inside Forest Park ||1 Theatre Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112 || https://muny.org/<br />
|-<br />
| Missouri Botanical Gardens ||Outdoor garden ||4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110 || http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/<br />
|-<br />
| 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<br />
|-<br />
| City Museum ||Architectural Anomaly/Interactive Art/Climbing Museum ||750 N 16th St, St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.citymuseum.org/<br />
|-<br />
| Grants Farm ||Free wildlife park with tram tours and free beer ||10501 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123 || https://www.grantsfarm.com/home.html<br />
|-<br />
| The Butterfly House ||Indoor butterfly pavilion ||15193 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO 63017|| http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/visit/family-of-attractions/butterfly-house.aspx<br />
|-<br />
| Science Center ||Kid-friendly interactive museum, includes IMAX and planetarium ||5050 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.slsc.org/<br />
|-<br />
| Magic House ||Kid-friendly interactive museum, includes magic ||516 S Kirkwood Rd, St. Louis, MO 63122 || https://www.magichouse.org/<br />
|-<br />
| Fox Theatre ||Historic theater, offers tours ||527 NORTH GRAND BLVD., St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.fabulousfox.com/visit/tours<br />
|-<br />
| St. Louis Neighborhoods||Shopping/Nightlife/Exploring||Various || https://explorestlouis.com/things-to-do/neighborhoods/<br />
|-<br />
| 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/<br />
|-<br />
| Casinos||Gambling ||Various || https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g44881-Activities-c53-Saint_Louis_Missouri.html<br />
|-<br />
| 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/<br />
|-<br />
| A Gathering Place || Massages within walking distance of convention center || 12140 Lackland Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.agatheringplace.com/<br />
|}<br />
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==Ticketing==<br />
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.<br />
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===Non-Attendee===<br />
====#1 Goodie Bag ($40)====<br />
* 4x RPA orb (account attuned)<br />
* Chronomage Spheres, 1x per town<br />
* Urchin Guide, 90 days<br />
* Adv Guild Vouchers, 20 uses<br />
* Quest Orb, 1 use<br />
<br />
====#2 Friend of the Con Support ($50)====<br />
Support the 'Con even if you can't make it to STL!<br />
<br />
====#3 Friend of the Con Support ($5)====<br />
Support the 'Con even if you can't make it to STL!<br />
<br />
====#4 Extra special item ($40)====<br />
A unique Spirit Beast available only at SimuCon 2023! (account attuned)<br />
<br />
===Attendee===<br />
====#1 Badge & Goodie-bag ($40)====<br />
* 4x RPA orb (account attuned)<br />
* Chronomage Spheres, 1x per town<br />
* Urchin Guide, 90 days<br />
* Adv Guild Vouchers, 20 uses<br />
* Quest Orb, 1 use<br />
* Special Attendee-only Scripted Item! (account attuned)<br />
<br />
====#2 Extra special item ($40)====<br />
A unique Spirit Beast available only at SimuCon 2023! (account attuned)<br />
<br />
====#3 Character Portrait ($250)====<br />
A rendering of your character, copy to be provided to you and included in your character's LOOK in game.<br />
<br />
Provide your character's full LOOK description. Include as much detail as possible to convey to the artist a clear vision of your character.<br />
<br />
* You may note one or two items that you want specifically depicted. If you prefer a certain pose, specify it.<br />
<br />
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:<br />
* Low res:<br>830x1080 (to fit within the Wiki upload file size limit, if you want to display your image there)<br />
* High res:<br>2400x3000 pixels. (print size of 8x10)<br />
<br />
====#4 Custom Room ($175)====<br />
Purchaser will work with a GM to create a unique room that will be deployed to all instances of the game.<br />
<br />
====#5 D&D One-Shot Game ($5)====<br />
Participate in one of the Elanthia-themed One-Shot campaigns. You will receive a pouch of dice to play the game with!<br />
<br />
====#6 Friend of the Con Support ($50)====<br />
Support the 'Con even more than you already are by attending it in STL!<br />
<br />
====#7 Friend of the Con Support ($5)====<br />
Support the 'Con even more than you already are by attending it in STL!<br />
<br />
====#8 Lunch with a Gemstone GM ($150)====<br />
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).<br />
<br />
====#9 Simu swag ($40)====<br />
SimuCon Swag Bag containing: <br />
* SimuCon Notebook<br />
* SimuCon Pen<br />
* 17oz Ceramic Mug<br />
* ... and other items!<br />
<br />
====#10 Sip and Paint ($60)====<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Dragon approximate measurements: 205mm from wingtip to wingtip, 140mm tall, on a base of 100mm<br />
Sip and paint a 3D miniature Simucon c (205mm x 140mm on a 100mm base) with Jonathan Bombard.<br />
<br />
==See Also==<br />
*[https://discord.gg/eTvANvy SimuCon channel] (official Discord server)<br />
*[https://discord.gg/tZGPPyU Unofficial SimuCon Server] (unofficial SimuCon dedicated Discord server)<br />
*[https://elanthipedia.play.net/SimuCon DragonRealms Simucon Page] (DR's Wiki Page)<br />
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[[Category:SimuCon]]</div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Pixie_Hunt&diff=199844Pixie Hunt2023-06-16T02:44:12Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: </p>
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<div>[[File:Pixie_Hunt_Map.png|200px|thumb|right|Pixie Hunt Map by Arianiss, Mnar, and Rayna]]<br />
The '''Pixie Hunt''' was introduced in 2021 for [[Rumor Woods]] as one of the activities available to participants to gain [[raikhen]], as well as other prizes. It is similar to the [[Fox Hunt]] in many ways.<br />
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==General Information==<br />
Adventurers have 90 seconds to track down the pixie using {{boldmono|[[OBSERVE]]}} (with [[perception]] training) or {{boldmono|[[TRACK]]}} (with [[survival]] training). If not trained in either, the pixie becomes more RNG-based. You can either {{boldmono|[[SEARCH]]}} or let the timer run out to end your run and receive [[raikhen]] and other [[SimuCoin]] prizes. Some very lucky pixie hunters may find an extremely rare '''morning glory''' which can be used to summon a new [[dragonfly pet|pet dragonfly]]. Participants do not need to find a pixie in order to find the morning glory.<br />
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===Prizes===<br />
* [[Raikhen]]<br />
* a potent blue-green potion (8 uses, 14400 seconds per use, SK enhancive temp recharger)<br />
* an urchin guide contract (30 days)<br />
* a flexing arm token (15 uses, enhancive pause)<br />
* an Elanthian Guilds voucher pack (2 vouchers)<br />
* a blue feather-shaped charm (1 use, encumbrance)<br />
* an Adventurer's Guild voucher pack (2 vouchers)<br />
* a swirling yellow-green potion (30 days, enhancive recharger)<br />
* an Adventurer's Guild task waiver (standard)<br />
* a sun-etched gold ring (30 days)<br />
* a locker runner contract (30 days)<br />
* a larger locker contract (+50 locker spots for 30 days)<br />
* [[Lamb pet]]<br />
<br />
===Location===<br />
The pixie hunt can be located in the north corner of Cysaelotar (Map ID: ??, Lich ID: ??).<br />
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===NPCs===<br />
====A petite fleece-wrapped aelotoi==== <br />
<pre{{log2}}>>''Describe aelotoi''<br />
Petite and cheery, a petite fleece-wrapped aelotoi has rosy cheeks from exposure to the cold and is draped in a heavy lamb's wool greatcloak that is decorated with platinum buttons. Her russet brown hair is divided into two herringbone braids that trail to her waist, while a thick fleece hat is crammed down upon her head.<br />
<br />
>''Ask aelotoi about entry'' <br />
Ceha says, "With a sunburst marker in hand, just head toward the steps and I'll escort you in. You'll only have roughly 90 seconds to find the pixie once inside, so you'll want to be quick. Ask me about TASK for more details."<br />
<br />
>''Ask aelotoi about task''<br />
Ceha says, "The task is actually quite easy. Once inside the garden, you'll want to OBSERVE your surroundings, if you're perceptive, and TRACK the footprints you find in the foliage, if you're astute. Once you think you've found something, SEARCH. You can OBSERVE and TRACK the same area, since the pixie is tricksy and moves about. If you were able, you'll have caught the pixie and she will gift you with a rare flower! Remember, she may trick you and stuff a different flower into your hand! But don't worry, my elder will reward you for any flowers you retrieve. But, because of the pixie's magic, you'll only have roughly 90 seconds to be in there! Once you search, it's over, so choose wisely."<br />
<br />
>''Ask aelotoi about pixie''<br />
Ceha smiles and says, "There is a pixie in the garden that has an incredibly rare flower. We use that flower for our Ceremony of Remembrance. Unfortunately, the only way to find the flower is to find the pixie so that she can gift it to you. But she's a sneaky one! She likes to hide in all the foliage and make a game of it. You'll have to be quick to find her."<br />
<br />
>''Ask aelotoi about flowers''<br />
Ceha says, "Oh, for sure, there are other flowers in there that range from rare to common and everything in between. And when the pixie is feeling particularly crafty, she'll stuff one in your hand before you can grab her! Either way, you'll be compensated for any of the flowers that you bring to my elder."<br />
<br />
>''Ask aelotoi about rumor woods''<br />
Ceha says, "We were invited to Rumor Woods to help the Lady Diriko, but found the amazing garden while setting up in sight of the tourney. It is just down these steps and much more temperate than it is here. But, out of respect for the pixie, we only play there and don't linger."<br />
<br />
>''Ask aelotoi about morning glory''<br />
Ceha says, "My elder is just in there." She points to a colorful canvas enclosure. "She can answer any of your questions about the morning glory."<br />
<br />
>''Ask aelotoi about reward''<br />
Ceha says, "My elder is just in there." She points to a colorful canvas enclosure. "She can answer any of your questions about rewards."<br />
</pre><br />
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====A thin aelotoi elder (inside enclosure)====<br />
<pre{{log2}}>>''Describe elder''<br />
Platinum streaks slip through Eyaeno's russet brown hair, which is drawn back into a loose chignon at the nape of her neck. Crow's feet stand out at the corners of her large eyes, while a ready smile is equally as graced by the wrinkles of time. Barely visible, her wings of taupe and violet are swaddled in a bright red fleece.<br />
<br />
>''Ask elder about Liraflyswn''<br />
Smiling slowly, Eyaeno says, "Lady Diriko invited us here. Had she not, then we'd never have found the mountainside garden with all of its wonders. And the mischievous pixie that calls the garden her own enjoys playing with the younger ones. She shares the flowers that are in there, and us elders, who are too old to be chasing her, pay raikhen for the finds."<br />
<br />
>''Ask elder about pixie''<br />
Eyaeno says, "She will not share her name, but she's the guardian of the mountainside garden. She's playful and wily, but she's good spirited. She enjoys the chase, but if you are careful and OBSERVE her, then you might be able to TRACK her movements and find her. If you do, she'll gift you with a rare flower. But trust me, you won't catch her for long."<br />
<br />
>''Ask elder about flowers''<br />
Eyaeno says, "There are all manner of flowers in the garden, and the pixie will stuff them in your hand if you aren't fast enough to catch her. They are all lovely and as a result, we will buy them from you. The rhododendrons, clematis, hydrangea, and laurel are pretty common, but they still pay, and the sweetspire, arnica, cattail, and azalea will get you a better price. If you are lucky, then the pixie will give you an astrantia, which is highly prized in our community." <br />
<br />
>''Ask elder about payout''<br />
Eyaeno explains, "We pay raikhen and offer a flyrsilk sack with a small trinket for your efforts, such as guild voucher packs, feather-shaped charms, pallid grey salve, and few others things. If you're lucky, you could end up with an enameled morning glory."<br />
<br />
>''Ask elder about morning glory''<br />
Eyaeno explains, "If you're lucky enough to get a morning glory, you'll be able to call a dragonfly to be your own. The morning glory is quite rare, and the person who calls the dragonfly for the first time will own it forever."<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
==Additional Information==<br />
There are berries you can eat!<br />
<br />
===See Also===<br />
* [[/saved posts|Saved posts]]<br />
* [[Rumor Woods]]<br />
* [[Dragonfly pet]]<br />
* [[User:WINTERDAWN/Fox_Hunt_and_Pixie_Hunt_Guide | Pixie Hunt Guide]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Rumor Woods]]</div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Fox_Hunt&diff=199843Fox Hunt2023-06-16T02:43:50Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: </p>
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<div>{{Spoiler}}<br />
[[File:Fox_Hunt_Map.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Fox Hunt Map by Arianiss and Mnar]]<br />
The fox hunt is a quick chase to find the cunning fox.<br><br />
<small> This page has spoilers collapsed. To expand, <span class="mw-customtoggle-1" style="color:#0000ff" role="link">'''Toggle all content'''</span></small><br />
{{TOC limit|2}}<br />
<br />
==General Information==<br />
Adventurers have 90 seconds to track down the fox using {{boldmono|[[OBSERVE]]}} (with [[perception]] training) or {{boldmono|[[TRACK]]}} (with [[survival]] training). If not trained in either, the fox hunt becomes more RNG-based. You can either {{boldmono|[[SEARCH]]}} or let the timer run out to end your run and receive [[raikhen]] and other prizes. You can also gain [[Experience|EXP]] for {{boldmono|OBSERVE}}, {{boldmono|TRACK}}, and {{boldmono|SEARCH}}. Lucky fox hunters may find a extremely rare '''bugle''' that can summon a [[fox pet]] (initially released in 2020). Participants do not need to find a fox in order to find the bugle. <br />
<br />
===Prizes===<br />
* [[Raikhen]]<br />
* a potent blue-green potion (8 uses, 14400 seconds per use, SK enhancive temp recharger)<br />
* an urchin guide contract (30 days)<br />
* a flexing arm token (15 uses, enhancive pause)<br />
* an Elanthian Guilds voucher pack (2 vouchers)<br />
* a blue feather-shaped charm (1 use, encumbrance)<br />
* an Adventurer's Guild voucher pack (2 vouchers)<br />
* a swirling yellow-green potion (30 days, enhancive recharger)<br />
* an Adventurer's Guild task waiver (standard)<br />
* a sun-etched gold ring (30 days)<br />
* a locker runner contract (30 days)<br />
* a larger locker contract (+50 locker spots for 30 days)<br />
* [[Fox pet]]<br />
<br />
===Location===<br />
The fox hunt can be located in the northwest corner of Aspen Grove and down the path (Map ID: [b], Lich ID: 25932).<br />
<br />
===NPCs===<br />
====A youthful seasoned trapper==== <br />
<pre{{log2}}>>''Describe trapper''<br />
Swaddled in azure wool from head to toe, a youthful seasoned trapper has bright green eyes and an exuberant disposition. Her moppish, bright red hair forms a curling halo around her plump and freckled cheeks.<br />
<br />
>''Ask trapper about entry'' <br />
The trapper says, "With a sunburst marker in hand, just head toward the treeline and I'll escort you in. <br />
You'll only have roughly 90 seconds to find the fox once inside, so you'll want to be quick. <br />
Ask me about OBJECTIVE for more details.<br />
<br />
>''Ask trapper about objective''<br />
The trapper says, "Once inside, you'll want to OBSERVE your surroundings, if you're perceptive, and TRACK <br />
the fauna of the woods, if you're astute. Once you think you've found something, SEARCH. You can OBSERVE <br />
and TRACK the same area, since the animals do move around. If you were able, you'll have caught the fox! <br />
No worries if you don't, though, we'll pay you raikhen for other animals that you've caught! The woods are <br />
full of wildlife! Here's the catch though... you only have roughly 90 seconds to be in there! Once you <br />
search, it's over, so choose wisely.<br />
<br />
>''Ask trapper about fox''<br />
The trapper says, "The fox is constantly moving around. When you don't see anything, that's when you'll <br />
want to check the area more closely. Sometimes you won't see it at all, but when you do, try to follow it."<br />
<br />
>''Ask trapper about animals''<br />
The trapper exclaims, "Every search should result in finding something, the key is to be smarter than the <br />
fox. If you find one of the smaller animals, like a mouse or shrew, the fox tricked you!"<br />
<br />
>''Ask trapper about rumor woods''<br />
The trapper says, "The woods are quite vast. It should be safe in there, but don't stay too long or you <br />
might get frostbite."<br />
<br />
>''Ask trapper about payout''<br />
The trapper explains, "You'll want to talk with a rugged veteran trapper inside about payouts."<br />
<br />
>''Ask trapper about bugle''<br />
The trapper explains, "You'll want to talk with a rugged veteran trapper inside about the bugle." <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
====A rugged veteran trapper (inside cabin)====<br />
<pre{{log2}}>>''Describe trapper''<br />
Shot through with grey, the trapper's hair is dark brown and raggedly cut. His weathered face displays several days growth of coarse red haired and his has beady brown eyes. Despite his rugged appearance, he is well-groomed and dressed in azure lamb's wool decorated with silver aspen leaves. He occasionaly places a hand on a brass bugle dangling off his belt.<br />
<br />
>''Ask trapper about rumor woods''<br />
The trapper exclaims, "The woods are full of wildlife, and we're paying top raikhen if you want to join <br />
us in the sport of fox hunting!"<br />
<br />
>''Ask trapper about fox''<br />
The trapper says, "The fox is very smart, you might think you've found it, but it uses other animals as <br />
bait. When you don't see it trotting around, that's when you want to OBSERVE or TRACK it. We pay the <br />
most for foxes, but we'll still give you raikhen for your efforts with the other fauna you might catch."<br />
<br />
>''Ask trapper about animals''<br />
The trapper says, "There are foxes, of course, but there are other things you can catch in the woods. <br />
Mice, voles, shrews, and muskrats will earn you the least raikhen, but we'll pay more for weasels, ermine,<br />
minks, and ferrets. The fox is your best payout though!"<br />
<br />
>''Ask trapper about payout''<br />
The trapper explains, "We pay raikhen and offer a gunny sack with a small trinket for your efforts, such <br />
as guild voucher packs, feather-shaped charms, pallid grey salve, and few others things. If you're lucky, <br />
you could end up with a brass bugle."<br />
<br />
>''Ask trapper about bugle''<br />
The trapper explains, "If you're lucky enough to get a bugle, you'll be able to call a wild fox to be your <br />
own. The bugle is quite rare, and the person who calls the fox for the first time will own it forever."<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
==Additional Information==<br />
<span class="mw-customtoggle-1" style="color:#0000ff" role="link">General Notes & Spoilers...</span><br />
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-1"><br />
<big>'''General Notes'''</big><br><br />
<nowiki>*</nowiki> If you run out of time you'll do an auto search.<br><br />
<nowiki>*</nowiki> If you observe/track and search right after going in, you'll still come away with something.<br><br />
<nowiki>*</nowiki> If you observe/track and there's nothing in the room but you search anyways, you'll still come away with something.<br><br />
<nowiki>*</nowiki> The reason the above two notes are true is because each room has an animal in it, even if you don't see it (perception/survival training just makes seeing the paw prints faster).<br><br />
<nowiki>*</nowiki> A fox trots south! -- messaging to highlight<br><br />
<nowiki>*</nowiki> A fox climbed down a massive rock formation, loping off! -- more messaging to highlight<br><br />
<nowiki>*</nowiki> With a keen eye, you observe your surroundings and find many signs of a fox in this area. -- search here<br><br />
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Raikhen range: 100+ish for the small reward, 125ish for the medium, 150 for a fox<br><br />
<nowiki>*</nowiki> The goal is to observe/track your way around the place, hopefully seeing the fox and following after it, to either see paw prints and move on or signs of the fox<br><br><br />
<big>'''Spoiler Notes'''</big><br><br />
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Repeatedly observing/tracking the same room without moving will change the messaging between "paw prints" and "no signs" (may take a couple of tries to get it to switch).<br><br />
<nowiki>*</nowiki> If you do the above to get the messaging you want, and then do nothing else and just let time run out, you'll still get the reward based on the message (even if you get the message seconds after entering the grounds). <br><br />
<nowiki>*</nowiki> This is also true if you let time pass and then force a search entering the grounds, moving somewhere, and doing absolutely nothing in that room will result in a 100ish reward animal observing a room to "no signs."<br><br />
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Going somewhere else, and then returning and searching the room will result in a 100ish reward animal based on the above notes. I suspect the rooms are assigned the "paw prints" message when you enter the room, and then the message only switches when you observe/track (versus being on a random timer).<br><br />
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Further research makes it seem that there is a flag put on the character that starts at "paw prints" and can switch each time you observe. See below tests:<br><br />
<nowiki>+</nowiki> go inside, observe a room to "no signs," go to another room, wait out the 90 seconds not doing anything, go back to the "no signs" room, search... get a 125 animal<br><br />
<nowiki>+</nowiki> go inside, observe a room to "no signs", go to another room, observe it to "paw prints", immediately go back to the room you made "no signs", search... get a 100 animal (I did this one in 10 seconds total<br><br />
<nowiki>+</nowiki> go inside, observe a room to "no signs", go to another room, wait a while, search that room (without having observed it), and get a 125 animal<br />
</div><br />
<br />
==See Also==<br />
* [[/saved posts|Saved posts]]<br />
* [[Rumor Woods]]<br />
* [[Fox pet]]<br />
* [[User:WINTERDAWN/Fox_Hunt_and_Pixie_Hunt_Guide | Fox Hunt Guide]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Rumor Woods]]</div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=GemStone_IV_staff_list&diff=198782GemStone IV staff list2023-06-06T07:12:55Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: </p>
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<div>This is a list of [[GameMaster]]s and which team they belong to, up to date by [[User:SIMU-WYROM|SIMU-WYROM]] ([[User talk:SIMU-WYROM|talk]]) 19:18, 5 June 2023 (CDT)<br />
{| cellpadding=5 margin-left:1em; margin-top:0px; background:#F5FAFF; border: 1px solid #CEE0F2; font-size:95%;"<br />
|- align="center"<br />
|<br />
{| class="wikitable alternating" style="cellpadding=5 margin-left:1em; margin-top:0px; background:#F5FAFF; border: 1px solid #CEE0F2; font-size:95%;"<br />
|+ Simutronics Staff<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
!colspan=2|GemStone IV Product Manager<br />
!colspan=2|DragonRealms Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2|<!--Enter GemStone Product Manager: -->Wyrom<br />
|colspan=2|<!--Enter DragonRealms Product Manager: -->Lyneya<br />
|}<br />
|- align="center"<br />
|<br />
{| class="wikitable alternating" style="cellpadding=5 margin-left:1em; margin-top:0px; background:#F5FAFF; border: 1px solid #CEE0F2; font-size:95%;"<br />
|+ GemStone IV Staff List<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
!Production Team<br />
!Development Team<br />
!Player Experience Team<br />
!Events Team<br />
|-<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Enter Production Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Tivvy<br />
|<!-- Enter Development Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Estild<br />
|<!-- Enter Player Experience Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Isten<br />
|<!-- Enter Events Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Thandiwe<br />
|-<br />
!Production GameMasters<br />
!Development GameMasters<br />
!Player Experience GameMasters<br />
!Events GameMasters<br />
|-<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Production Team GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Lydil<br />
*Haxus<br />
*Khorbin<br />
*Modrian<br />
*Naiken<br />
*Naionna<br />
*Quilic<br />
*Tamuz<br />
*Ubiq<br />
*Wylloh<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Development Team GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Auchand<br />
*Gyres<br />
*Ivry<br />
*Meraki<br />
*Mestys<br />
*Naijin<br />
*Retser<br />
*Sleken<br />
*Viduus<br />
*Yusri<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Player Experience GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Aiza<br />
*Avaluka<br />
*Casil<br />
*Flannihan<br />
*Itzel<br />
*Kaikala<br />
*Lanadriel<br />
*Mariath<br />
*Sindin<br />
*Xayle<br />
*Xeraphina<br />
*Xynwen<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Events GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Caconym<br />
*Elysani<br />
*Elidi<br />
*Ethereal<br />
*Haliste<br />
*Kenstrom<br />
*Marstreforn<br />
*Netz<br />
*Valyrka<br />
*Vanah<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2| '''GameHost Program'''<br />
|colspan=2|'''Wiki Moderator'''<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2 valign="top"|<!-- Enter GameHosts Below: --><br />
* Noiya<br />
* Kebechet<br />
* Krellis<br />
* Macushla<br />
* Rosemunde<br />
* Sirilda<br />
|colspan=2 valign="top"|<!-- Enter Wiki Moderators Below: --><br />
* Motte<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Resources==<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/625 2020 March post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/591 2019 July post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/579 2019 April post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/517 2017 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/489 2016 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/156 2015 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/2 2014 post]<br />
<br />
[[Category:GameMasters]]<br />
[[Category:Lists]]</div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=GemStone_IV_staff_list&diff=198778GemStone IV staff list2023-06-06T00:18:25Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: </p>
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<div>This is a list of [[GameMaster]]s and which team they belong to, up to date by [[User:SIMU-WYROM|SIMU-WYROM]] ([[User talk:SIMU-WYROM|talk]]) 19:18, 5 June 2023 (CDT)<br />
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|- align="center"<br />
|<br />
{| class="wikitable alternating" style="cellpadding=5 margin-left:1em; margin-top:0px; background:#F5FAFF; border: 1px solid #CEE0F2; font-size:95%;"<br />
|+ Simutronics Staff<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
!colspan=2|GemStone IV Product Manager<br />
!colspan=2|DragonRealms Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2|<!--Enter GemStone Product Manager: -->Wyrom<br />
|colspan=2|<!--Enter DragonRealms Product Manager: -->Lyneya<br />
|}<br />
|- align="center"<br />
|<br />
{| class="wikitable alternating" style="cellpadding=5 margin-left:1em; margin-top:0px; background:#F5FAFF; border: 1px solid #CEE0F2; font-size:95%;"<br />
|+ GemStone IV Staff List<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
!Production Team<br />
!Development Team<br />
!Player Experience Team<br />
!Events Team<br />
|-<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Enter Production Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Tivvy<br />
|<!-- Enter Development Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Estild<br />
|<!-- Enter Player Experience Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Isten<br />
|<!-- Enter Events Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Thandiwe<br />
|-<br />
!Production GameMasters<br />
!Development GameMasters<br />
!Player Experience GameMasters<br />
!Events GameMasters<br />
|-<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Production Team GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Lydil<br />
*Haxus<br />
*Khorbin<br />
*Modrian<br />
*Naiken<br />
*Naionna<br />
*Quilic<br />
*Tamuz<br />
*Ubiq<br />
*Wylloh<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Development Team GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Auchand<br />
*Gyres<br />
*Ivry<br />
*Meraki<br />
*Mestys<br />
*Retser<br />
*Sleken<br />
*Viduus<br />
*Yusri<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Player Experience GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Aiza<br />
*Avaluka<br />
*Casil<br />
*Flannihan<br />
*Itzel<br />
*Kaikala<br />
*Lanadriel<br />
*Mariath<br />
*Sindin<br />
*Xayle<br />
*Xeraphina<br />
*Xynwen<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Events GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Caconym<br />
*Elysani<br />
*Elidi<br />
*Ethereal<br />
*Haliste<br />
*Kenstrom<br />
*Marstreforn<br />
*Netz<br />
*Valyrka<br />
*Vanah<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2| '''GameHost Program'''<br />
|colspan=2|'''Wiki Moderator'''<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2 valign="top"|<!-- Enter GameHosts Below: --><br />
* Noiya<br />
* Kebechet<br />
* Krellis<br />
* Macushla<br />
* Rosemunde<br />
* Sirilda<br />
|colspan=2 valign="top"|<!-- Enter Wiki Moderators Below: --><br />
* Motte<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Resources==<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/625 2020 March post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/591 2019 July post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/579 2019 April post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/517 2017 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/489 2016 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/156 2015 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/2 2014 post]<br />
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[[Category:GameMasters]]<br />
[[Category:Lists]]</div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=GemStone_IV_staff_list&diff=198777GemStone IV staff list2023-06-06T00:11:23Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: </p>
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<div>This is a list of [[GameMaster]]s, their rank, and some of their responsibilities, up to date by [[User:SIMU-WYROM|SIMU-WYROM]] ([[User talk:SIMU-WYROM|talk]]) 18:00, 4 April 2023 (CDT).<br />
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{| class="wikitable alternating" style="cellpadding=5 margin-left:1em; margin-top:0px; background:#F5FAFF; border: 1px solid #CEE0F2; font-size:95%;"<br />
|+ Simutronics Staff<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
!colspan=2|GemStone IV Product Manager<br />
!colspan=2|DragonRealms Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2|<!--Enter GemStone Product Manager: -->Wyrom<br />
|colspan=2|<!--Enter DragonRealms Product Manager: -->Lyneya<br />
|}<br />
|- align="center"<br />
|<br />
{| class="wikitable alternating" style="cellpadding=5 margin-left:1em; margin-top:0px; background:#F5FAFF; border: 1px solid #CEE0F2; font-size:95%;"<br />
|+ GemStone IV Staff List<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
!Production Team<br />
!Development Team<br />
!Player Experience Team<br />
!Events Team<br />
|-<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
!Assistant Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Enter Production Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Tivvy<br />
|<!-- Enter Development Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Estild<br />
|<!-- Enter Player Experience Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Isten<br />
|<!-- Enter Events Team Assistant Product Manager Below: --><br />
* Thandiwe<br />
|-<br />
!Production GameMasters<br />
!Development GameMasters<br />
!Player Experience GameMasters<br />
!Events GameMasters<br />
|-<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Production Team GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Lydil<br />
*Haxus<br />
*Khorbin<br />
*Modrian<br />
*Naiken<br />
*Naionna<br />
*Quilic<br />
*Tamuz<br />
*Ubiq<br />
*Wylloh<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Development Team GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Auchand<br />
*Gyres<br />
*Ivry<br />
*Meraki<br />
*Mestys<br />
*Retser<br />
*Sleken<br />
*Viduus<br />
*Yusri<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Player Experience GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Aiza<br />
*Avaluka<br />
*Casil<br />
*Flannihan<br />
*Itzel<br />
*Kaikala<br />
*Lanadriel<br />
*Mariath<br />
*Sindin<br />
*Xayle<br />
*Xeraphina<br />
*Xynwen<br />
|valign="top"|<!-- Enter Events GameMasters Below: --><br />
*Caconym<br />
*Elysani<br />
*Elidi<br />
*Ethereal<br />
*Haliste<br />
*Kenstrom<br />
*Marstreforn<br />
*Netz<br />
*Valyrka<br />
*Vanah<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2| '''GameHost Program'''<br />
|colspan=2|'''Wiki Moderator'''<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=2 valign="top"|<!-- Enter GameHosts Below: --><br />
* Noiya<br />
* Kebechet<br />
* Krellis<br />
* Macushla<br />
* Rosemunde<br />
* Sirilda<br />
|colspan=2 valign="top"|<!-- Enter Wiki Moderators Below: --><br />
* Motte<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Resources==<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/625 2020 March post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/591 2019 July post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/579 2019 April post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/517 2017 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/489 2016 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/156 2015 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/2 2014 post]<br />
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[[Category:Lists]]</div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=SimuCon_2023&diff=198581SimuCon 20232023-06-02T17:39:26Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: /* Attendee List */</p>
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<div>[[File:SimuCon2019logo.png|right|300px|SimuCon 2019 Logo]]<br />
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'''SimuCon''' is a yearly gathering in St. Louis near [[Simutronics]] headquarters usually taking place near the end of the summer. <br />
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'''<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].<br />
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==2023 Schedule==<br />
{| {{prettytable|text-align:center;}}<br />
|+ '''Preliminary SimuCon 2023 Schedule<br>ALL TIMES CST<br>(CENTRAL TIME)<br />
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! Day<br />
! Time<br />
! colspan="3" | Activity<br />
! Open To<br />
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! rowspan=2 rowheader="row" style="vertical-align:top;"|Wednesday<br>July 12<br />
|- <br />
| 0:00 AM<br />
| colspan="3" | Blank || ALL<br />
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! rowspan=2 rowheader="row" style="vertical-align:top;"|Thursday<br>July 13<br />
|- <br />
| 0:00 AM<br />
| colspan="3" | Blank || ALL<br />
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! rowspan=2 rowheader="row" style="vertical-align:top;"|Friday<br>July 14<br />
|- <br />
| 0:00 AM<br />
| colspan="3" | Blank|| ALL<br />
|-<br />
! rowspan=2 rowheader="row" style="vertical-align:top;"|Saturday<br>July 15<br />
|- <br />
| 0:00 AM<br />
| colspan="3" | Blanks || All<br />
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! rowspan=2 rowheader="row" style="vertical-align:top;" |Sunday<br>July 16<br />
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| NA<br />
| colspan="3" | Blank || ALL<br />
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* This is still subject to revision! Check back later!<br />
* *You must bring your own laptop and have an active account to participate<br />
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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<br />
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===Panel Schedule===<br />
{| {{prettytable|text-align:center;}}<br />
|+ '''Panel Schedule<br>ALL TIMES CST<br>(CENTRAL TIME)<br />
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! Time<br />
!Activity<br />
!Panelists<br />
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|rowspan="1"|Friday<br />
| 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM<br />
|Name<br />
|People<br />
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|rowspan="1"|Saturday<br />
| 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM<br />
|Name<br />
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===Main Events & Side Quest Announcement===<br />
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====SimuCon Main Events: Live Alterations====<br />
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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!<br />
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====SimuCon Main Quest: Roarin’ 20’s Themed Casino Night!====<br />
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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!<br />
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!<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quests: Jackbox Games====<br />
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!<br />
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We will be using one of the SimuCon Breakout Rooms for this event and anyone not playing gets to be in the audience!<br />
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Non-attendees watching on Twitch will also get to be part of the audience!<br />
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Don't know what Jackbox Games are? Here's a handy link: [https://www.jackboxgames.com/ Jackbox Games]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: D&D====<br />
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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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!<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Sip & Paint====<br />
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.<br />
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!<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Dungeon Mayhem====<br />
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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!<br />
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Each game can host 12 players. Players can pick from either heroes or monsters with choices like:<br />
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'''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.<br />
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'''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).<br />
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For more information on the game, visit: [https://dnd.wizards.com/products/dungeon-mayhem Dungeon Mayhem]<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Spirit Beasts (Gemstone Only)====<br />
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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.<br />
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====SimuCon Side Quest: Once Upon a Time====<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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For more information on the game, visit: [https://www.atlas-games.com/onceuponatime/ Once Upon a Time]<br />
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==Attendee List==<br />
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.<br />
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===Prime Players===<br />
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* Azanoth<br />
* Dergoatean<br />
* Desorceri<br />
* Deza<br />
* Eruheran<br />
* HebrewToYou<br />
* Katie<br />
* Kragdruk<br />
* Licel<br />
* Maylan<br />
* Melivn<br />
* Naamit<br />
* Obelin<br />
* Obsalyn<br />
* Raelee<br />
* Rinualdo<br />
* Rozy<br />
* Tranquia<br />
* Treeva<br />
* Tysong<br />
* Vhorg/Drekoi<br />
* Zangow<br />
* Zhagen<br />
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===Platinum Players===<br />
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* Blank<br />
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===Shattered Players===<br />
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* Jirraturd / Rencelas<br />
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===Game Staff===<br />
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* Caconym<br />
* Chris in Billing<br />
* Flannihan<br />
* Haliste<br />
* Haxus<br />
* Lydil<br />
* Lyneya<br />
* Mestys<br />
* Sindin<br />
* Skippy<br />
* Sleken<br />
* Thandiwe<br />
* Valyrka<br />
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==Frequently Asked Questions==<br />
===How much does SimuCon cost?===<br />
Attendance badges cost $40. Please see the [[SimuCon_2023#Ticketing|Ticketing]] section for more details.<br />
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===Where do I sign up?===<br />
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Ticketing will be handled via the play.net Box Office. Please see the [[SimuCon_2023#Ticketing|Ticketing]] section for more details.<br />
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===Who organizes SimuCon?===<br />
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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!<br />
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===What is it like to attend a SimuCon?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===How many people attend SimuCon and when do they show up?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===What equipment should I bring?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===Will I need a car?===<br />
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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!<br />
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===Is SimuCon family friendly?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===What is the weather typically like?===<br />
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Missouri is nicknamed "Misery" for its hot and humid summers. For a current local forecast, click here: https://www.ksdk.com/weather<br />
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===Do I need to bring food or beverages?===<br />
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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.<br />
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===What should I wear?===<br />
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SimuCon is casual attire unless the schedule for a specific event indicates otherwise. Some events may encourage costumes or themed attire.<br />
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===Is there a pool?===<br />
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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.<br />
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==Visitor Information==<br />
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.<br />
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===Accommodations===<br />
{| {{prettytable}}<br />
|-bgcolor=lightblue<br />
! Name||Distance||Address||Link<br />
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|'''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]<br />
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|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]<br />
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|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]<br />
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|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]<br />
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|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]<br />
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|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]<br />
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|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]<br />
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===Dining/Eating===<br />
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| Drunken Fish || Sushi || onsite || 639 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
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| Fuzzy's Taco Shop || Baja Tacos || onsite || 302 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
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| Kobe Japanese Grill || Japanese/Hibachi || onsite || 645 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
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| McDonald's || Fast Food || onsite || 25 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
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| St. Louis Bread Company || Coffee/Sandwich/Soup || onsite || 147 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
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| Smoothie King || Smoothies || onsite || 324 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
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| Starbucks || Coffee || onsite || 111 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
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| Trainwreck Saloon|| American/Grill|| onsite || 314 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine<br />
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| O'Fallon Brewery || Beer/American Food || 0.3 mi || 45 Progress Pkwy, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || http://www.ofallonbrewery.com/<br />
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| Giola's Deli || Sandwiches || 0.8 mi || 11855 Adie Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || https://www.gioiasdeli.com/<br />
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===Off-Site Dining===<br />
For attendees who want to explore St. Louis cuisine, local players recommend the following restaurants.<br />
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| DD Mau || Vietnamese / Bao || 1.3 mi || 11982 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || http://www.ddmaustl.com/<br />
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| Gobble STOP Smokehouse || BBQ Poultry || 2.8 mi || 1227 Castillon Arcade Plaza, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 || http://gobblestopsmokehouse.net/<br />
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| Nudo House STL || Ramen / Japanese || 3.0 mi|| 11423 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63141 || http://nudohousestl.com/<br />
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| Dave & Tony's || Premium Burgers || 3.2 mi|| 12766 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.daveandtonys.com/<br />
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| Taqueria Durango || Mexican || 3.5 mi || 10238 Page Ave, Overland, MO || https://www.facebook.com/TaqueriaDurangoSaintLouis<br />
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| Nick & Elena's Pizzeria|| Pizza/Italian || 5.4 mi|| 3007 Woodson Rd, Overland, MO 63114 || https://www.facebook.com/NICKnELENAS/<br />
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| Sugarfire Smokehouse|| BBQ || 6.0 mi|| 9200 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63132 || https://sugarfiresmokehouse.com/locations/mo-olivette/<br />
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| Salt + Smoke || BBQ|| 9.0 mi|| 501 S Main St, St. Charles, MO 63301 || https://saltandsmokestl.com/<br />
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| BEAST || BBQ || 17.1 mi || 4156 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://beastbbqstl.com/<br />
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| Pappy's Smokehouse || BBQ || 18.7 mi|| 3106 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.pappyssmokehouse.com/<br />
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| Bogart's || BBQ || 20.8 mi || 71627 S 9th St, St. Louis, MO 63104 || https://www.bogartssmokehouse.com/<br />
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| Broadway Oyster Bar || Cajun|| 23.7 mi || 736 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102 || http://www.broadwayoysterbar.com/<br />
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| Ted Drewes|| Famous local frozen custard || 21.6 mi || 6726 Chippewa, St. Louis, MO 63109 || http://teddrewes.com/<br />
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| Bombay Food Junkies || Vegan Options || 5.2 mi || 3580 Adie Rd, St Ann, MO 63074 || https://www.bombayfoodjunkies.com/<br />
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|}<br />
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===Shopping/Groceries===<br />
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| Target || 5.9 mi || 12275 St Charles Rock Rd, Bridgeton, MO 63044 || [https://www.target.com/sl/bridgeton/12 website]<br />
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| 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]<br />
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| Schnucks Dorsett (Grocery Store) || 1.5 mi || 2030 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || [https://locations.schnucks.com/mo-maryland-heights-117 website]<br />
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| Gateway Newstands || onsite || 519 W Port Plaza Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/specialty<br />
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| 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]<br />
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| BP Gas Station|| 0.3 mi || 11988 Westline Industrial Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 || <br />
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| ALDI|| 2.6 mi || 11745 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 || [https://www.aldi.us/ website]<br />
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| 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]<br />
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| D&J Liquor || [https://goo.gl/maps/a6m73h9w4ynWnWqh8 1.5 mi] || 1914 McKelvey Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 ||<br />
|}<br />
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===Attractions===<br />
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Most attractions are a 15-30 minute drive from the hotel. For tourism information, click here: https://explorestlouis.com/<br />
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| The Gateway Arch ||Oh look, it's the Arch ||200 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102 || https://www.gatewayarch.com/<br />
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| Busch Stadium ||Cardinals Baseball Stadium ||700 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102 || https://www.mlb.com/cardinals/ballpark<br />
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| Forest Park ||Large public park, home to several free attractions ||5595 Grand Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112 || https://forestparkmap.org/<br />
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| St. Louis Zoo ||Free zoo, located inside Forest Park ||Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.stlzoo.org/<br />
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| 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/ <br />
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| St. Louis Art Museum ||Free art museum, located inside Forest Park ||1 Fine Arts Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.slam.org/<br />
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| 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]<br />
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| The Muny ||Outdoor theater, located inside Forest Park ||1 Theatre Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112 || https://muny.org/<br />
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| Missouri Botanical Gardens ||Outdoor garden ||4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110 || http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/<br />
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| 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<br />
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| City Museum ||Architectural Anomaly/Interactive Art/Climbing Museum ||750 N 16th St, St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.citymuseum.org/<br />
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| Grants Farm ||Free wildlife park with tram tours and free beer ||10501 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123 || https://www.grantsfarm.com/home.html<br />
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| The Butterfly House ||Indoor butterfly pavilion ||15193 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO 63017|| http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/visit/family-of-attractions/butterfly-house.aspx<br />
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| Science Center ||Kid-friendly interactive museum, includes IMAX and planetarium ||5050 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.slsc.org/<br />
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| Magic House ||Kid-friendly interactive museum, includes magic ||516 S Kirkwood Rd, St. Louis, MO 63122 || https://www.magichouse.org/<br />
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| Fox Theatre ||Historic theater, offers tours ||527 NORTH GRAND BLVD., St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.fabulousfox.com/visit/tours<br />
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| St. Louis Neighborhoods||Shopping/Nightlife/Exploring||Various || https://explorestlouis.com/things-to-do/neighborhoods/<br />
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| 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/<br />
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| Casinos||Gambling ||Various || https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g44881-Activities-c53-Saint_Louis_Missouri.html<br />
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| 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/<br />
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| A Gathering Place || Massages within walking distance of convention center || 12140 Lackland Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.agatheringplace.com/<br />
|}<br />
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==Ticketing==<br />
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.<br />
<br />
===Non-Attendee===<br />
====#1 Goodie Bag ($40)====<br />
* 4x RPA orb (account attuned)<br />
* Chronomage Spheres, 1x per town<br />
* Urchin Guide, 90 days<br />
* Adv Guild Vouchers, 20 uses<br />
* Quest Orb, 1 use<br />
<br />
====#2 Friend of the Con Support ($50)====<br />
Support the 'Con even if you can't make it to STL!<br />
<br />
====#3 Friend of the Con Support ($5)====<br />
Support the 'Con even if you can't make it to STL!<br />
<br />
====#4 Extra special item ($40)====<br />
A unique Spirit Beast available only at SimuCon 2023! (account attuned)<br />
<br />
===Attendee===<br />
====#1 Badge & Goodie-bag ($40)====<br />
* 4x RPA orb (account attuned)<br />
* Chronomage Spheres, 1x per town<br />
* Urchin Guide, 90 days<br />
* Adv Guild Vouchers, 20 uses<br />
* Quest Orb, 1 use<br />
* Special Attendee-only Scripted Item! (account attuned)<br />
<br />
====#2 Extra special item ($40)====<br />
A unique Spirit Beast available only at SimuCon 2023! (account attuned)<br />
<br />
====#3 Character Portrait ($250)====<br />
A rendering of your character, copy to be provided to you and included in your character's LOOK in game.<br />
<br />
Provide your character's full LOOK description. Include as much detail as possible to convey to the artist a clear vision of your character.<br />
<br />
* You may note one or two items that you want specifically depicted. If you prefer a certain pose, specify it.<br />
<br />
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:<br />
* Low res:<br>830x1080 (to fit within the Wiki upload file size limit, if you want to display your image there)<br />
* High res:<br>2400x3000 pixels. (print size of 8x10)<br />
<br />
====#4 Custom Room ($175)====<br />
Purchaser will work with a GM to create a unique room that will be deployed to all instances of the game.<br />
<br />
====#5 D&D One-Shot Game ($5)====<br />
Participate in one of the Elanthia-themed One-Shot campaigns. You will receive a pouch of dice to play the game with!<br />
<br />
====#6 Friend of the Con Support ($50)====<br />
Support the 'Con even more than you already are by attending it in STL!<br />
<br />
====#7 Friend of the Con Support ($5)====<br />
Support the 'Con even more than you already are by attending it in STL!<br />
<br />
====#8 Lunch with a Gemstone GM ($150)====<br />
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).<br />
<br />
====#9 Simu swag ($40)====<br />
SimuCon Swag Bag containing: <br />
* SimuCon Notebook<br />
* SimuCon Pen<br />
* 17oz Ceramic Mug<br />
* ... and other items!<br />
<br />
====#10 Sip and Paint ($60)====<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Dragon approximate measurements: 205mm from wingtip to wingtip, 140mm tall, on a base of 100mm<br />
Sip and paint a 3D miniature Simucon c (205mm x 140mm on a 100mm base) with Jonathan Bombard.<br />
<br />
==See Also==<br />
*[https://discord.gg/eTvANvy SimuCon channel] (official Discord server)<br />
*[https://discord.gg/tZGPPyU Unofficial SimuCon Server] (unofficial SimuCon dedicated Discord server)<br />
*[https://elanthipedia.play.net/SimuCon DragonRealms Simucon Page] (DR's Wiki Page)<br />
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'''Simutronics'''<br />
<div style="column-count:2;-moz-column-count:2;-webkit-column-count:2"><br />
'''GemStone IV'''<br />
*Wyrom<br />
'''DragonRealms'''<br />
*Lyneya<br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div style="column-count:4;-moz-column-count:4;-webkit-column-count:4"><br />
'''Production Team'''<br />
*Tivvy<br />
**Galene<br />
**Naionna<br />
**Quilic<br />
**Tamuz<br />
**Lydil<br />
**Modrian<br />
**Naiken<br />
**Ubiq<br />
**Haxus<br />
**Wylloh<br />
**Khorbin<br />
<br />
'''Development Team'''<br />
*Estild<br />
**Auchand<br />
**Mestys<br />
**Naos<br />
**Retser<br />
**Sleken<br />
**Gyres<br />
**Ivry<br />
**Ixix<br />
**Meraki<br />
**Viduus<br />
**Yusri<br />
<br />
'''Player Experience Team'''<br />
*Isten<br />
**Kaikala<br />
**Xayle<br />
**Aiza<br />
**Avaluka<br />
**Xeraphina<br />
**Xynwen<br />
**Casil<br />
**Flannihan<br />
**Itzel<br />
**Lanadriel<br />
**Mariath<br />
**Sindin<br />
<br />
'''Events Team'''<br />
*Thandiwe<br />
**Elysani<br />
**Elidi<br />
**Haliste<br />
**Kenstrom<br />
**Netz<br />
**Valyrka<br />
**Vanah<br />
**Ethereal<br />
**Marstreforn<br />
**Caconym<br />
**Reidyn<br />
</div><br />
'''GameHost Program'''<br />
*Noiya<br />
*Kebechet<br />
*Macushla<br />
*Sirilida<br />
*Krellis<br />
*Rosemunde<br />
'''Wiki Moderator'''<br />
*Motte<br />
<br />
==Resources==<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/625 2020 March post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/591 2019 July post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/579 2019 April post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/517 2017 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/489 2016 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/156 2015 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/2 2014 post]<br />
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<br />
'''Simutronics'''<br />
<div style="column-count:2;-moz-column-count:2;-webkit-column-count:2"><br />
'''GemStone IV'''<br />
*Wyrom<br />
'''DragonRealms'''<br />
*Lyneya<br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div style="column-count:4;-moz-column-count:4;-webkit-column-count:4"><br />
'''Production Team'''<br />
*Tivvy<br />
**Galene<br />
**Naionna<br />
**Quilic<br />
**Tamuz<br />
**Modrian<br />
**Naiken<br />
**Ubiq<br />
**Haxus<br />
**Wylloh<br />
**Khorbin<br />
<br><br />
<br />
'''Development Team'''<br />
*Estild<br />
**Auchand<br />
**Mestys<br />
**Naos<br />
**Retser<br />
**Sleken<br />
**Gyres<br />
**Ivry<br />
**Ixix<br />
**Meraki<br />
**Viduus<br />
**Yusri<br />
<br />
'''Player Experience Team'''<br />
*Isten<br />
**Kaikala<br />
**Xayle<br />
**Aiza<br />
**Avaluka<br />
**Xeraphina<br />
**Xynwen<br />
**Casil<br />
**Flannihan<br />
**Itzel<br />
**Lanadriel<br />
**Mariath<br />
**Sindin<br />
<br />
'''Events Team'''<br />
*Thandiwe<br />
**Elysani<br />
**Elidi<br />
**Haliste<br />
**Kenstrom<br />
**Lydil<br />
**Netz<br />
**Valyrka<br />
**Vanah<br />
**Ethereal<br />
**Marstreforn<br />
**Caconym<br />
**Reidyn<br />
</div><br />
'''GameHost Program'''<br />
*Noiya<br />
*Kebechet<br />
*Macushla<br />
*Sirilida<br />
*Krellis<br />
*Rosemunde<br />
'''Wiki Moderator'''<br />
*Motte<br />
<br />
==Resources==<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/625 2020 March post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/591 2019 July post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/579 2019 April post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/517 2017 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/489 2016 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/156 2015 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/2 2014 post]<br />
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<br />
'''Simutronics'''<br />
<div style="column-count:2;-moz-column-count:2;-webkit-column-count:2"><br />
'''GemStone IV'''<br />
*Wyrom<br />
'''DragonRealms'''<br />
*Lyneya<br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div style="column-count:4;-moz-column-count:4;-webkit-column-count:4"><br />
'''Production Team'''<br />
*Tivvy<br />
**Galene<br />
**Naionna<br />
**Quilic<br />
**Tamuz<br />
**Modrian<br />
**Naiken<br />
**Ubiq<br />
**Haxus<br />
**Wylloh<br />
**Khorbin<br />
***<br />
<br />
'''Development Team'''<br />
*Estild<br />
**Auchand<br />
**Mestys<br />
**Naos<br />
**Retser<br />
**Sleken<br />
**Gyres<br />
**Ivry<br />
**Ixix<br />
**Meraki<br />
**Viduus<br />
**Yusri<br />
<br />
'''Player Experience Team'''<br />
*Isten<br />
**Kaikala<br />
**Xayle<br />
**Aiza<br />
**Avaluka<br />
**Xeraphina<br />
**Xynwen<br />
**Casil<br />
**Flannihan<br />
**Itzel<br />
**Lanadriel<br />
**Mariath<br />
**Sindin<br />
<br />
'''Events Team'''<br />
*Thandiwe<br />
**Elysani<br />
**Elidi<br />
**Haliste<br />
**Kenstrom<br />
**Lydil<br />
**Netz<br />
**Valyrka<br />
**Vanah<br />
**Ethereal<br />
**Marstreforn<br />
**Caconym<br />
**Reidyn<br />
</div><br />
'''GameHost Program'''<br />
*Noiya<br />
*Kebechet<br />
*Macushla<br />
*Sirilida<br />
*Krellis<br />
*Rosemunde<br />
'''Wiki Moderator'''<br />
*Motte<br />
<br />
==Resources==<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/625 2020 March post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/591 2019 July post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/579 2019 April post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/517 2017 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/489 2016 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/156 2015 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/2 2014 post]<br />
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<br />
'''Simutronics'''<br />
<div style="column-count:2;-moz-column-count:2;-webkit-column-count:2"><br />
'''GemStone IV'''<br />
*Wyrom<br />
'''DragonRealms'''<br />
*Lyneya<br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div style="column-count:4;-moz-column-count:4;-webkit-column-count:4"><br />
'''Production Team'''<br />
*Tivvy<br />
**Galene<br />
**Naionna<br />
**Quilic<br />
**Tamuz<br />
**Modrian<br />
**Naiken<br />
**Ubiq<br />
**Haxus<br />
**Wylloh<br />
**Khorbin<br />
***<br />
<br />
'''Development Team'''<br />
*Estild<br />
**Auchand<br />
**Mestys<br />
**Naos<br />
**Retser<br />
**Sleken<br />
**Gyres<br />
**Ivry<br />
**Ixix<br />
**Meraki<br />
**Viduus<br />
**Yusri<br />
<br />
'''Player Experience Team'''<br />
*Isten<br />
**Kaikala<br />
**Xayle<br />
**Aiza<br />
**Avaluka<br />
**Xeraphina<br />
**Xynwen<br />
**Casil<br />
**Flannihan<br />
**Itzel<br />
**Lanadriel<br />
**Mariath<br />
**Sindin<br />
<br />
'''Events Team'''<br />
*Thandiwe<br />
**Elysani<br />
**Elidi<br />
**Haliste<br />
**Kenstrom<br />
**Lydil<br />
**Netz<br />
**Valyrka<br />
**Vanah<br />
**Ethereal<br />
**Marstreforn<br />
**Caconym<br />
**Reidyn<br />
</div><br />
'''GameHost Program'''<br />
*Noiya<br />
*Kebechet<br />
*Macushla<br />
*Sirilida<br />
*Krellis<br />
*Rosemunde<br />
<br />
==Resources==<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/625 2020 March post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/591 2019 July post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/579 2019 April post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/517 2017 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/489 2016 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/156 2015 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/2 2014 post]<br />
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'''Simutronics'''<br />
*Wyrom<br />
<div style="column-count:4;-moz-column-count:4;-webkit-column-count:4"><br />
'''Production Team'''<br />
*Tivvy<br />
**Galene<br />
**Naionna<br />
**Quilic<br />
**Tamuz<br />
**Modrian<br />
**Naiken<br />
**Ubiq<br />
**Haxus<br />
**Wylloh<br />
**Khorbin<br />
***<br />
<br />
'''Development Team'''<br />
*Estild<br />
**Auchand<br />
**Mestys<br />
**Naos<br />
**Retser<br />
**Sleken<br />
**Gyres<br />
**Ivry<br />
**Ixix<br />
**Meraki<br />
**Viduus<br />
**Yusri<br />
<br />
'''Player Experience Team'''<br />
*Isten<br />
**Kaikala<br />
**Xayle<br />
**Aiza<br />
**Avaluka<br />
**Xeraphina<br />
**Xynwen<br />
**Casil<br />
**Flannihan<br />
**Itzel<br />
**Lanadriel<br />
**Mariath<br />
**Sindin<br />
<br />
'''Events Team'''<br />
*Thandiwe<br />
**Elysani<br />
**Elidi<br />
**Haliste<br />
**Kenstrom<br />
**Lydil<br />
**Netz<br />
**Valyrka<br />
**Vanah<br />
**Ethereal<br />
**Marstreforn<br />
**Caconym<br />
**Reidyn<br />
</div><br />
'''GameHost Program'''<br />
*Noiya<br />
*Kebechet<br />
*Macushla<br />
*Sirilida<br />
*Krellis<br />
*Rosemunde<br />
<br />
==Resources==<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/625 2020 March post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/591 2019 July post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/579 2019 April post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/517 2017 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/489 2016 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/156 2015 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/2 2014 post]<br />
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The '''Grand Auction of 5123''' (2023) will be held on Sunday, March 26th in [[Prime]] and [[Platinum]] at 7pm ET. Tent location(s) are TBD.<br />
<br />
===Participation===<br />
<br />
TBD<br />
<br />
===Bidding===<br />
<br />
Attendees need to have all the silver and/or notes in hand at the time of {{boldmono|[[BID]]}}ding. Notes could be from any bank anywhere in the lands and had to be held in hand (2 max). The bidding mechanics validated the [[silver coin|silvers]] on a character on entry of the {{boldmono|BID [amount]}} command. [[Coin hand]]s, pouches, banks, [[gambling kit]]s, and any other silver storing item did not get accounted for when checking silver amounts.<br />
<br />
===Limitations===<br />
<br />
TBD<br />
<br />
===Character Creation and Premium Subscription===<br />
<br />
TBD<br />
<br />
===Passed Items===<br />
<br />
Items that did not receive any bids were not returned to for another round of bidding.<br />
<br />
==Item Detail Release==<br />
====Pre-Auction====<br />
<br />
The items posted about below are teasers. There will not be detailed listings of items before the event.<br />
<br />
* [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/1083646503429603448/1083646503429603448 Discord Teasers]<br />
<br />
:* [[Private property]]<br />
:* [[Shell armor]]<br />
:* [[Briar flare]]<br />
:* Something sneaky that's not a [[Ki-lin]] horn<br />
:* A snake with water on it and a bird with fire<br />
:* An ice queen in a gown<br />
:* Nereid's Cradle<br />
:* [[WerePuppy]]<br />
:* Amulet of the Arkati<br />
:* Philosophers' Stone<br />
<br />
====In-Auction====<br />
<br />
Item details will be available via {{boldmono|[[INSPECT]]}} and {{boldmono|[[ANALYZE]]}}, but some items may have properties that require a bit of discovery, so everything may not be spelled out. An item list may be available once the auction begins.<br />
<br />
====Post-Auction====<br />
You are welcome to post about auction items soon after you pick up your newfound treasure. Post questions about your item, if you're having trouble, but try to discover the properties of an item as best as you can before seeking answers from the creators. {{boldmono|[[BUG]] ITEM}}, do not {{boldmono|[[ASSIST]]}}, to most quickly notify the creator that there is an issue.<br />
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==Resources==<br />
*[https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/1083646503429603448/1083646503429603448 Discord Teasers]<br />
*[[Grand Auction of 5123/teasers|Grand Auction teasers]]<br />
*[[Grand Auction of 5123/lists|Grand Auction lists]]<br />
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==Prime Results==<br />
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|+'''Prime March 26, 2023<br />
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<nowiki>8213734</nowiki></div>SIMU-WYROMhttps://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=GemStone_IV_staff_list&diff=188303GemStone IV staff list2023-02-03T18:57:00Z<p>SIMU-WYROM: </p>
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<div>This is a list of [[GameMaster]]s, their rank, and some of their responsibilities, up to date by [[User:SIMU-WYROM|SIMU-WYROM]] ([[User talk:SIMU-WYROM|talk]]) 02:13, 2 February 2023 (CST)<br />
{|<br />
|- style="vertical-align:top"<br />
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{| {{prettytable}}<br />
! style="background:#ddd;" colspan=12|GemStone IV Staff<br />
|-<br />
| colspan=5|<br />
| Wyrom<br />
| PM<br />
| colspan=5|<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#ddd;" colspan=3|Production Team <br />
! style="background:#ddd;" colspan=3|Player Experience Team<br />
! style="background:#ddd;" colspan=3|Development Team<br />
! style="background:#ddd;" colspan=3|Events Team<br />
|-<br />
| Tivvy||APM|||| Isten || APM ||||Estild||APM|||| Thandiwe||APM||<br />
|-<br />
| Galene||SGM||Prime|| Kaikala||SGM||||| Auchand||SGM|||| ||||<br />
|-<br />
| Naionna ||SGM||Platinum|| Xayle||SGM|||| Mestys||SGM|||| Elidi||FGM||<br />
|-<br />
| Quilic ||SGM||Premium||Aiza||FGM||||Naos||SGM||||Elysani||FGM||<br />
|-<br />
| Tamuz ||SGM||||Avaluka||FGM||||Retser||SGM||||Haliste||FGM||<br />
|-<br />
| Lydil ||FGM||||Xeraphina||FGM||||Sleken||SGM||||Kenstrom||FGM||<br />
|-<br />
| Modrian||FGM||||Xynwen||FGM||||Gyres||FGM||||Netz||FGM||<br />
|-<br />
| Naiken||FGM||||Casil||AGM||||Ivry||FGM||||Valyrka||FGM||<br />
|-<br />
| Ubiq||FGM||||Flannihan||AGM||||Ixix||FGM||||Vanah||FGM||<br />
|-<br />
| Haxus ||AGM||Shattered||Itzel||AGM||||Meraki||FGM||||Ethereal||AGM||<br />
|-<br />
| Hivala ||AGM||||Kveta||AGM||||Viduus||FGM||||Marstreforn||AGM||<br />
|-<br />
| Jainna ||AGM||||Lanadriel||AGM||||Yusri||FGM||||Mazreth||AGM||Private Properties<br />
|-<br />
| Wylloh||AGM||||Mariath||AGM||||||||||Caconym||GMA||<br />
|-<br />
| Zoelle||AGM||||Sindin ||AGM||||||||||||||<br />
|-<br />
| Khorbin ||GMA ||||Reidyn||GMA||||||||||||||<br />
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|}<br />
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{| {{prettytable}}<br />
! style="background:#ddd;" colspan=3|GameHost Program:<br />
|-<br />
| Noiya||SGH<br />
|-<br />
| Kebechet||SGH<br />
|-<br />
| Macushla||GH<br />
|-<br />
| Sirilida||GH<br />
|-<br />
| Krellis ||GH<br />
|-<br />
| Rosemunde ||GH<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#ddd;" colspan=3|GSWiki:<br />
|-<br />
| Motte || WM<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#ddd;" colspan=2|Rank Key<br />
|-<br />
| WM||Wiki Moderator <br />
|-<br />
| GH||GameHost<br />
|-<br />
| SGH||Senior GameHost<br />
|-<br />
| GMA||GameMaster Apprentice<br />
|-<br />
| AGM||Assistant GameMaster<br />
|-<br />
| FGM||Full GameMaster<br />
|-<br />
| SGM||Senior GameMaster<br />
|-<br />
| APM||Assistant Product Manager<br />
|-<br />
| PM||Product Manager<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
==Resources==<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/625 2020 March post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/591 2019 July post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3260/view/579 2019 April post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/517 2017 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/489 2016 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/156 2015 post]<br />
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/19/214/3260/view/2 2014 post]<br />
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[[Category:GameMasters]]<br />
[[Category:Lists]]</div>SIMU-WYROM