View source for Duskruin/saved posts February 2021

==General Information==
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| author = SIMU-WYROM
| date = 1/16/2021
| subject = Knock knock on the Demon Door
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''>>Any plans to bring the Demon Door back for this run, and/or some other one off event? I would love a crack at a new strongest foe (again), and I hope to see the Door or something like it return! BRING ON THE DEATH!

Demon door still exists. The events leading to the discovery were the dungeon crawl to figure out the puzzle. Beyond the door is the Arena of the Abyss, which is connected to the same place on Caligos Isle (though you can't get to the arena itself from Duskruin). The story will continue, but I don't believe there are any plans for February to do anything more just yet. There are minotaurs that gather there during the downtime each run though.
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'''Wyrom, PM

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| author = SIMU-WYROM
| date = 2/7/2021
| subject = Random Treasure Update
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The random piece of treasure you get in your winnings package, burlap pouch, or when you SEARCH in the sewers or STEAL in the heist will now be temporarily loresong unlocked for 30 days (at the time you generate it). This only works just like what a bard can offer you. You'll be able to RECALL the details. If you place it in a playershop, it will also work there. If you want to see weighting or padding levels, you'll need to still have it ASSESSed.
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'''Wyrom, PM

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| topic = Duskruin Arena
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| author = SIMU-WYROM
| date = 2/12/2021
| subject = Sewers and Heist Updates
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'''SEWERS UPDATE

The expander drop rates for the veniom thread and sparkling dust are higher, with the rod and swatch a bit lower.

'''HEIST UPDATE

The drop rates for the rarer artifacts have been increased. The blood crystal is doubled from its original rate.
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'''Wyrom, PM

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| author = SIMU-WYROM
| date = 8/13/2021
| subject = Duskruin Endless and Updates
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So after some tinkering, your field exp will stay if you have deeds on death in the arena or the heist.
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'''Wyrom, PM

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| author = SIMU-WYROM
| date = 8/16/2021
| subject = Pending Duskruin Updates
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Hope everyone enjoyed opening weekend! I have some pending updates that typically I'd just let ride until next run, but we're going to be pushing some in this run.

'''Special Loot

The special loot pool was reduced to just Bag of Holding (BoH) items. This was largely due to feedback over the weekend of people not enjoying the item management aspects. This means the spheres, misericords, rabbit's feet, and vials are no longer dropping in any activity. They will be for sale in the Mar and Scar for bloodscrip moving forward (some point after this post). Vials and rabbit's feet will be pricier as they directly impact loot and were part of the rarer drops. As a reminder, this is what those items do.

* Spheres: AoE attack in the arena.
* Misericords: Kill one opponent in the heist (outside the boss) with STAB.
* Rabbit's foot: Increase luck at loot, smithy invite, or trove token in the sewers.
* Vials: Rat scent to attract rats (want to use it before entering, but still helps if you don't, just better before entering).

This means that the BoH will be dropped to their base rate of 1/250. The special loot drop was roughly 10%, with the pool having rarity between what dropped from there. Nothing is changing in terms of the BoH rarity.

Because we decided to go this direction, anything out there will not be part of a sellback since it was an extra item. So either use them, give them away, or throw them away.

'''Endless

The debut run of Endless went well, but there are some bugs and issues with the currently implementation. Because of this, we will be launching a more challenging version that is better balanced between professions. Your stats you've earned from this run will be saved as a legacy run, the old leaderboards will be saved, and anyone who participated to a certain round in the legacy run will earn some titles (depending where they made it). The goal is to launch the more challenging version this Friday, August 20th. So be sure to get involved this week if it's something you want to do before the changes. The leaderboards will be wiped at that point, and new titles will be available for those who join the re-adjusted version (which will hopefully be the final version).
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'''Wyrom, PM<section end=savedpost />
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==Mania==
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| author = SIMU-WYROM
| date = 2/22/2021
| subject = Mania
}}
We've been talking about the allusive 'Mania on Discord, and while things are still tentative, I wanted to make the announcement official here.

We're looking at Saturday, February 27th, in the early afternoon to get started. We are going to combine the Manias (no mini/major) since it was difficult to not blur the lines between them. I will do everything I can to try to alternate back and forth between big things and medium things. There will be door prizes (spins, guess the verb, weird scavenger hunts, maybe a few new things). These are intended to be fun. They might not be fun for everyone, I get it, but it does help keep it interesting maybe. The exit will stay out this time around, but entry will be limited. More details on this as we get closer.

I'll post some confirmed teasers Monday and Tuesday.
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'''Wyrom, PM

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| author = GS4-THANDIWE
| date = 2/22/2021
| subject = Mania
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Last night, Wyrom teased that 3 properties were going to be released during Mania. Here are some details for those properties for you to ruminate over.

The properties are permanent, no rent.

Property rules apply, ie. one property ownership per account.

Here are some details on the three that are being released:

Drift Cottage - Located on the beaches of Kraken's Fall, this property has a small tidal stream in the front garden, a three-room cottage, and a small stable. Node in the backyard with a firepit.

Aurora's Light Stable - Located in the meadows of Sylvaerrend, this property has a four-room stable (2 stalls) with a two-room loft above. Node in the mainroom/kitchen.

Hermit Hollow - Located in the wilds of Wehnimer's Landing, this property has a single-stall stable, fishing pond, and two-room hovel. Node at the fishing dock.

~*~ Thandiwe ~*~<br>
ASGM of Events

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| author = GS4-THANDIWE
| date = 2/22/2021
| subject = Mania - Teaser You asked?
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(Wide-eyed with wonder, Thandiwe enters the scene. She finds a pouch on the ground.)

Thandiwe picks up a gear-edged soft suede pouch.

Thandiwe issues a series of clicks and whistles. Almost instantly, the mechanical carpenter ants attached to her soft suede pouch appear from within its confines and carry a mechanical bronze cicada into her waiting hand.

"What's this? What's this?"

Thandiwe nudges the cicada, which causes its iridescent wings to snap closed against its back.

"It flutters in the air.."

Thandiwe issues a series of clicks and whistles. Almost instantly, the mechanical carpenter ants attached to her soft suede pouch appear from within its confines and carry an alum and leather webworm into her waiting hand.

"What's this? What's this?"

Laying an alum and leather webworm on the open palm of her hand, Thandiwe gives the tiny worm a little nudge. Slowly, the segmented body ripples with motion and begins to mimic the movements of an inchworm. Forming its body into an arch and then stretching outward, the insect crawls about her hand.

"Does it spit stuff everywhere?"

Thandiwe gazes thoughtfully at her pouch, her lips moving as she counts what's inside.

"What is this?!"

Analyzing the pouch, she says, "Tinkerer's pouch?"

~*~ Thandiwe ~*~<br>
ASGM of Events

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| author = GS4-THANDIWE
| date = 2/25/2021
| subject = Mania - Teaser You asked?
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''>gaze my pouch
You gaze at soft suede pouch for a long moment and determine that...<br>
Your cicada has been used 0 times out of 40 for today.<br>
Your hornets have been used 0 times out of 40 for today.<br>
Your webworm has been used 0 times out of 40 for today.<br>
Your bumble bee is available for use.<br>
Your rhino beetle is available for use.<br>
Your gnats are available for use.

~*~ Thandiwe ~*~<br>
ASGM of Events

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| author = GS4-TIVVY
| date = 2/24/2021
| subject = Mania - Teaser You asked?
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Rumor has it that one Miss Trrixie was seen visiting Lahke's place of business last week and when she left she was no longer carrying the suspiciously lumpy package she was seen arriving with...

GameMistress Tivvy<br>
Wiki Manager<br>
Lorgnette Waver<br>
Parentheses Swooner<br>
Winnower of Words

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| author = SIMU-WYROM
| date = 2/26/2021
| subject = MANIA (February 2021)
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Mania will take place Saturday, February 27th, at roughly 1pm ET. The entry will be out earlier than what we normally do outside HESS. The portal strips your spells, so only go in when you want to stay there.

We will be combining all Manias this run, so things labeled as "mini-mania" will just be part of this. Mini mania are mostly cheaper things and free things. We will be using an auction block this run, so if there are any difficulties with it, we will revert back to our normal way of doing things. We will likely do the reverse and silent auctions as well. Items will not be dropped on the floor this run due to results from the previous run, so those sort of door prizes will be done via a spinner. Door prizes will be limited to 1 win per person. If you don't want it, you will still not be eligible for any other wins. Spinners used for cheaper services and such will not have that restriction. Packrat games and guess the verb will also be done throughout (not as often as spins) to mix it up. I won't be asking for a ghoul nail this time.

The exit is going to stay out this run, but the entrance is going to close slightly after we start. We will open the entryway periodically, but when it's closed it's closed. I am a very punctual person, so don't be late. Reporting, assisting, DMing, emailing, etc will not change this. That means if you leave, there is no coming back in until we open the entryway again. It also means if you're late, you're waiting until the entryway is opened again for everyone.

There is no passing items once we get started. If you attempt to GIVE an item to anyone but a GM NPC, you will automatically be disqualified. If you ACCEPT an item, both parties are disqualified. Disqualified people will be removed the from room entirely.

If you have an item in your locker, do not run and get it until you are told to by the GM NPC. But please try to come with everything you want work done on.

All bloodscrip should be redeemed before we get started. The GM NPC will remove bloodscrip from your person. Do not hand it to them.

F2P will be restricted on what they can do. F2P cannot win any spins, which includes door prizes, cheaper services, or any other fun thing we do that involves a spinner. F2P cannot win any guess the verb or packrat game we play. F2P can BID on auctions.

We're likely looking at this being several hours long, so make sure you're prepared. As a standard disclaimer, if the room is too large, it may limit what we can do. If this is the case, mini-mania will need to be broken off, but we'll still be doing everything Saturday. There will be a sign in the room. If any updates need to happen on the fly, we'll be announcing them in the room.
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'''Wyrom, PM
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==[[Magic Marker]] Updates==
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