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'''TownCrier''' is the rolling news feed with all the news that's fit to share about [[GemStone IV]]. The TownCrier channel went live on [[Lich (software)|LNet]] on March 11, 2016. Hosted by your friendly news anchor, Newsby, the TownCrier is published with ongoing updates by a dedicated team of creatives. |
'''The TownCrier''' is the rolling news feed with all the news that's fit to share about [[GemStone IV]]. The TownCrier channel went live on [[Lich (software)|LNet]] on March 11, 2016. Hosted by your friendly news anchor, Newsby, the TownCrier is published with ongoing updates by a dedicated team of creatives. |
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The project came to be because who wants to have to choose between [[roleplaying]] or looking in multiple places for what's going on in GS? It was named after the first magazine of Elanthia, The TownCrier of GemStone II from 1988-1989. |
The project came to be because who wants to have to choose between [[roleplaying]] or looking in multiple places for what's going on in GS? It was named after the first magazine of Elanthia, The TownCrier of GemStone II from 1988-1989. |
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In January 2018, [[The TownCrier]] officially became a [[Meeting Hall Organization]] based in the town of [[Wehnimer's Landing]]. |
In January 2018, [[The TownCrier]] officially became a [[Meeting Hall Organization]] based in the town of [[Wehnimer's Landing]]. |
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When the 2020 changes were made to ESP, the TownCrier became available as an OOC ESP Channel, too, and news headlines are delivered simultaneously to both LNet and ESP now so that people can pick the one most convenient for them. |
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* The newscast |
* The newscast is primarily an out of character resource and available via ESP (ESP TUNE TownCrier) or [[Lich (software)|Lich]] on LNet (;tune TownCrier)<BR />We don't promise 24/7 newscasting, but we're able to do so more often than not. |
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* Via a daily email at 1pm (Eastern) starting Jan 1, 2017. Register for this email service (handled by MailChimp) at: |
* Via a '''daily email''' at 1pm (Eastern) starting Jan 1, 2017. Register for this email service (handled by MailChimp) at: https://www.gstowncrier.com/subscribe/ |
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* News headlines/links are scrunched down to 140 characters and also echoed at our Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/GemStoneIVNews<BR />The Twitter feed will also contain live events or things clipped right out of GemStone. |
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* '''Players can submit news''' items at the '''web site''': https://www.gstowncrier.com/send-in-news/<BR />Don't miss [[The TownCrier/Newsby's Headline Secrets (log)|Newsby's Headline Secrets Workshop]] with tips about submitting great headlines. |
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* '''Daily news publication deadline''' is 8pm Eastern, the day's newsfeed becomes live around midnight with Newsby. |
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* Players can submit news items at: http://bit.ly/TownCrierNews |
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* Each news item is always placed at the web site: https://www.gstowncrier.com/ where it is saved for reference. |
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* There's a very small podcast each day to inform you of today's events in GemStone. This can be heard over '''Alexa''' via the Daily Flash Briefing, "'''Today in GemStone IV'''" https://amzn.to/2GZJ6k1 or "'''GemStone IV TownCrier'''" at '''Apple Podcasts''' or '''Google Podcasts''' (a link seems to be needed to find it on Google): https://bit.ly/36XJJUC |
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* The very detailed results of the Professions Surveys by Darcena, Leafiara, and a team of experts are housed at the web site: https://www.gstowncrier.com/category/special_reports/ |
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| '''Luxelle'''||Publisher; Chief Bottle Washer |
| '''Luxelle'''||Publisher; Chief Bottle Washer |
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| '''Avawren'''||Storyline Correspondent |
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| '''Aymar'''||Author |
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| '''Arianiss'''||On leave of absence |
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| '''Aspyre'''||Social Correspondent and Capping Announcements on Instagram |
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| '''Chandrellia'''||Intern |
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| '''Claudaro'''||Special Projects |
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| '''Conrash'''||TownCrier Master Calendar Coordinator |
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| '''Dergoatean'''||Live Event Rodeo Caller, News and Tips Resource |
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| '''Falicor'''||TownCrier Intern |
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| '''Felarion'''||Ta'Illistim News Intern |
| '''Felarion'''||Ta'Illistim News Intern |
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| '''Goldstr'''||Smell the Roses Editor |
| '''Goldstr'''||Smell the Roses Editor |
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| '''Irar'''||On Leave of Absence |
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| '''Jahadeem'''||Web Techs Consultant |
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| '''Kaldonis'''||News Correspondent for River's Rest |
| '''Kaldonis'''||News Correspondent for River's Rest |
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| '''Leifa'''||Instagram Editor & Designer |
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| '''Loralaii'''||TownCrier Special Assignments |
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| '''Lylia'''||News Correspondent for Landing |
| '''Lylia'''||News Correspondent for Landing |
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| '''Lynaera'''||News Correspondent for Ta'Vaalor |
| '''Lynaera'''||News Correspondent for Ta'Vaalor |
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| '''Macillus'''||TownCrier |
| '''Macillus'''||TownCrier Special Project Editor |
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| '''Maevie'''||Master DB Editor and Wrangler |
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| '''Mersenne'''||On Leave |
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| '''Nalver'''||TownCrier Editor |
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| '''Newsby'''||TownCrier News Anchor |
| '''Newsby'''||TownCrier News Anchor |
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| '''Obelin'''||TownCrier Event Teaser Correspondent |
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| '''Oubar'''||Interviewer Extraordinaire |
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| '''Rovvigen'''||Raffles & Live Event Correspondent, Player Run Organizations Liaison |
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| '''Qafziel'''||Community and Social Editor Intern |
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| '''Selema'''||Special Projects and Roving Reporter; Backstage Technical Consultant |
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| '''Rohese'''||Fashion Editor (Leave of Absence) |
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| '''Siggurd'''||TownCrier Special Correspondent |
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| '''Varnock'''||Intern |
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| '''Xanlin'''||Tips & Repository Editor; Backstage Technical Consultant |
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| '''Stonmel'''||Special Projects |
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| '''Yardie'''||TownCrier Correspondent |
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| '''Ylandra'''||On leave of absence |
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| '''Anonymous'''||News Correspondent for Solhaven |
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| '''Your Name''' could be here||*''name your dream assignment'' |
| '''Your Name''' could be here||*''name your dream assignment'' |
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Please contact |
Please contact Luxelle if you want to join our team. Technical or creative, large and small, in the spotlight or behind the scenes - there's something you can do! |
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==Contents== |
==Contents== |
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** This wiki (https://gswiki.play.net/mediawiki/index.php/Main_Page) |
** This wiki (https://gswiki.play.net/mediawiki/index.php/Main_Page) |
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** The Official GS4 Calendar (http://forums.play.net/calendar?game=gemstone) |
** The Official GS4 Calendar (http://forums.play.net/calendar?game=gemstone) |
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** The Elanthian Forums Online (https://forums.elanthia.online/) |
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** The Player's Corner Forums (http://forum.gsplayers.com/forum.php) |
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** The GemStone Discord (https://discord.gg/KF9Wr8u) |
** The GemStone Discord (https://discord.gg/KF9Wr8u) |
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Latest revision as of 16:14, 7 January 2024
The TownCrier is the rolling news feed with all the news that's fit to share about GemStone IV. The TownCrier channel went live on LNet on March 11, 2016. Hosted by your friendly news anchor, Newsby, the TownCrier is published with ongoing updates by a dedicated team of creatives.
The project came to be because who wants to have to choose between roleplaying or looking in multiple places for what's going on in GS? It was named after the first magazine of Elanthia, The TownCrier of GemStone II from 1988-1989.
In January 2018, The TownCrier officially became a Meeting Hall Organization based in the town of Wehnimer's Landing.
When the 2020 changes were made to ESP, the TownCrier became available as an OOC ESP Channel, too, and news headlines are delivered simultaneously to both LNet and ESP now so that people can pick the one most convenient for them.
Outlets
- The newscast is primarily an out of character resource and available via ESP (ESP TUNE TownCrier) or Lich on LNet (;tune TownCrier)
We don't promise 24/7 newscasting, but we're able to do so more often than not.
- Via a daily email at 1pm (Eastern) starting Jan 1, 2017. Register for this email service (handled by MailChimp) at: https://www.gstowncrier.com/subscribe/
- Watch for fun Handbills and Posters at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gemstoneivnews/ @GemStoneIVNews
- Players can submit news items at the web site: https://www.gstowncrier.com/send-in-news/
Don't miss Newsby's Headline Secrets Workshop with tips about submitting great headlines.
- Daily news publication deadline is 8pm Eastern, the day's newsfeed becomes live around midnight with Newsby.
- Each news item is always placed at the web site: https://www.gstowncrier.com/ where it is saved for reference.
- There's a very small podcast each day to inform you of today's events in GemStone. This can be heard over Alexa via the Daily Flash Briefing, "Today in GemStone IV" https://amzn.to/2GZJ6k1 or "GemStone IV TownCrier" at Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts (a link seems to be needed to find it on Google): https://bit.ly/36XJJUC
- The very detailed results of the Professions Surveys by Darcena, Leafiara, and a team of experts are housed at the web site: https://www.gstowncrier.com/category/special_reports/
Team
Name | Responsibility |
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Luxelle | Publisher; Chief Bottle Washer |
Avawren | Storyline Correspondent |
Aymar | Author |
Arianiss | On leave of absence |
Aspyre | Social Correspondent and Capping Announcements on Instagram |
Chandrellia | Intern |
Claudaro | Special Projects |
Conrash | TownCrier Master Calendar Coordinator |
Darcena | Leave of Absence |
Dergoatean | Live Event Rodeo Caller, News and Tips Resource |
Elysia | GS Calendar Editor; Item of the Week Feature |
Falicor | TownCrier Intern |
Felarion | Ta'Illistim News Intern |
Florania | Landing Chronicler |
Goldstr | Smell the Roses Editor |
Irar | On Leave of Absence |
Jahadeem | Web Techs Consultant |
Kaldonis | News Correspondent for River's Rest |
Kalyrra | Tips Editor |
Kayse | News Correspondent at Large |
Leafiara | News Correspondent for Landing and Special Surveys |
Leifa | Instagram Editor & Designer |
Loralaii | TownCrier Special Assignments |
Lylia | News Correspondent for Landing |
Lynaera | News Correspondent for Ta'Vaalor |
Macillus | TownCrier Special Project Editor |
Maevie | Master DB Editor and Wrangler |
Mersenne | On Leave |
Nalver | TownCrier Editor |
Newsby | TownCrier News Anchor |
Obelin | TownCrier Event Teaser Correspondent |
Oubar | Interviewer Extraordinaire |
Rovvigen | Raffles & Live Event Correspondent, Player Run Organizations Liaison |
Selema | Special Projects and Roving Reporter; Backstage Technical Consultant |
Siggurd | TownCrier Special Correspondent |
Varnock | Intern |
Xanlin | Tips & Repository Editor; Backstage Technical Consultant |
Yardie | TownCrier Correspondent |
Ylandra | On leave of absence |
Anonymous | News Correspondent for Solhaven |
Your Name could be here | *name your dream assignment |
Please contact Luxelle if you want to join our team. Technical or creative, large and small, in the spotlight or behind the scenes - there's something you can do!
Contents
The TownCrier channel news headlines are aggregated from a variety of in-character and out-of-character sources about GemStone.
- Regularly checked GemStone resources include
- In-game events and information
- The Main GemStoneIV Web page for news and announcements (http://www.play.net/gs4/)
- The Official Forums for GemStone (http://www.play.net/forums/?group=gs4)
- This wiki (https://gswiki.play.net/mediawiki/index.php/Main_Page)
- The Official GS4 Calendar (http://forums.play.net/calendar?game=gemstone)
- The GemStone Discord (https://discord.gg/KF9Wr8u)