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The '''PREMIUM''' verb gives information and updates to [[Premium]] subscribers on a variety of topics.
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|pageintro=The {{boldmono|PREMIUM}} verb gives information and updates to [[Premium]] subscribers on a variety of topics. To view the guidelines in full, see [[Premium]].
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==Help==
<small>'''''Please note:''' This will populate with {{boldmono|PREMIUM HELP}}, {{boldmono|HELP PREMIUM}}, or by using {{boldmono|PREMIUM}} by itself.''</small>


<pre{{log2}}>Usage:
''Verb capture is on 7/13/14.
[[Premium#Premium 1|PREMIUM 1]] - Who do I contact for questions about the Premium subscription?
<div style="float:right;">__TOC__</div>
<div {{prettydiv}}>PREMIUM 1 - Who do I contact for questions about the Premium subscription?
[[Premium#Premium 2|PREMIUM 2]] - What do I get as a Premium customer?
[[Premium#Premium 3|PREMIUM 3]] - What are the current Premium projects?
[[Premium#Premium 4|PREMIUM 4]] - How do I get to the Premium Halls in each town?
[[Premium#Premium 5|PREMIUM 5]] - How do I use my Premium Point benefits?
[[Premium#Premium 6|PREMIUM 6]] - What can I purchase with my Premium Points?
[[Premium#Premium 7|PREMIUM 7]] - How do the Premium Alteration Scrolls work?
[[Premium#Premium 8|PREMIUM 8]] - What are the Premium Titles?
[[Premium#Premium 9|PREMIUM 9]] - Where do I find Platinum Only information?
PREMIUM START - When did I start my premium subscription?</pre>


==Usage==
PREMIUM 2 - What do I get as a Premium customer?
==={{boldmono|PREMIUM START}}===
{{boldmono|PREMIUM START}} is used to track one's premium and platinum point information, including earned, spent, and [[Sadie]] scrolls in progress.


; Messaging Example
PREMIUM 3 - What are the current Premium projects?
<pre{{log2}}> <nowiki>---------------------PREMIUM INFORMATION--------------------</nowiki>
As of your last logon, your premium service has been
continuous since 4/1/2013.


PREMIUM 4 - How do I get to the Premium Halls in each town?
Premium Points earned: XXX
Platinum Points earned: XXX


Scrolls being worked on: 0
PREMIUM 5 - What is the current Premium Contest?


Total Pooled Points earned: XXX
PREMIUM 6 - What are the Premium Contest Rules?
Total Pooled Points spent: XXX

'''{{blue|Total Pooled Points remaining: XXX}}'''
PREMIUM 7 - Who won the last Premium Contest?
<nowiki>------------------------IMPORTANT NOTE------------------------</nowiki>

| |
PREMIUM 8 - How do I use my Premium Point benefits?
| Please note scrolls currently being worked on will only |

| show in the instance of GemStone IV where you currently |
PREMIUM 9 - What can I purchase with my Premium Points?
| are and will not reflect your total points remaining |

| until the scroll is completed. |
PREMIUM 10 - How do the Premium Alteration Scrolls work?
| |

<nowiki>--------------------------------------------------------------</nowiki></pre>
PREMIUM 11 - What are the Premium Titles?

PREMIUM 12 - Where do I find Platinum Only information?

PREMIUM START - When did I start my premium subscription?</div>

==PREMIUM 1==
<pre{{log2}}>
<nowiki>-----------------------------------------CONTACT US--------------------------------------------</nowiki>
| |
| The Premium staff can help you with questions about Premium benefits. We are also always |
| interested in hearing your ideas and suggestions for a better Premium subscription. |
| |
| You can ask questions and offer suggestions in two ways: |
| |
| 1) The "Four Winds Hall/Premium" folder in the GemStone IV message boards: |
| The Premium Staff view all topics in this folder. |
| See - http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Four%20Winds%20Hall%60Premium/view |
| This is the preferred method of contact, since if you have a question, it's very likely |
| someone else does, too -- and a good number of benefit improvements come about directly |
| from player suggestions and discussion on the boards. |
| |
| 2) Or, if you prefer, you can email the Premium staff at the following addresses: |
| |
| GM Wyrom, QPP Senior GameMaster and Platinum Guru -- GS4-WYROM@play.net |
| GM Jainna, Premium and Mist Harbor Guru -- GS4-JAINNA@play.net |
| |
| Please note that the Premium staff cannot help you with billing questions. We will |
| not intervene in lockouts or disciplinary matters, nor overturn decisions made by other |
| GameMasters about anything. We also have no influence over the results of normal game |
| operation, such as events, guilds, deaths, item loss, etc. |
| |
<nowiki>-------------------------------THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING PREMIUM----------------------------------</nowiki>
</pre>
==PREMIUM 2==
<pre{{log2}}>
<nowiki>----------------------------------------PREMIUM BENEFITS---------------------------------------</nowiki>
| |
| The current list of what Four Winds Hall members receive is as follows: |
| |
| -- Extra character slots! |
| Each premium subscription comes with 15 free extra character slots. |
| |
| -- Extra Locker Space! |
| As a Premium member your locker space is increased by 30 items on every character! |
| Since you also get 15 extra character slots with a Premium subscription, that is a |
| total of 450 extra items you can store. |
| |
| -- Premium Transport System! |
| Inside each town's Four Winds Hall, you'll find a Transport Room (see PREMIUM 4 for |
| directions to the hall in your town), and in this room is a ticket and a portal. |
| You can purchase a ticket to then enter the portal. Once inside, you'll be in a nexus |
| of rooms that leads to all the different towns, allowing you to choose your ultimate |
| destination. This system provides you instant, inexpensive, one-way transport to the |
| town of your choice up to ten times per month. A sign with more information can be |
| found in the Transport Room of your local Four Winds Hall. |
| |
| -- Lockers In Every Town! |
| All Premium members have access to a locker in every town. (Note on lockers: when |
| first upgrading to Premium, you must visit your original locker before your lockers |
| will convert to the Premium system.) You will also notice the contents of your locker |
| are automatically sorted by item type, and your locker manifest (located in the Mist |
| Harbor Bank) can show you what you currently have inside. |
| |
| -- Increased locker moving speeds! |
| When you use the locker moving company, Premium members have a greatly reduced cost |
| for all moving speeds and an additional speed choice. Effectively, this allows |
| Premium members to nearly instantly move their lockers from town to town, increasing |
| your available locker space because you have easy access to ALL your lockers spread |
| out across Elanthia. |
| |
| -- A home of your own! |
| Premium members who maintain their subscriptions for 90 consecutive days can |
| purchase a fully-customizable home of their own in the game. Homes also allow you |
| to own your own interactive pet that will even follow you around the neighborhood. |
| |
| -- A second type-ahead line! |
| Tired of seeing "You may only type ahead one line" messages? You get an extra |
| type-ahead line as a Premium subscriber! |
| |
| -- Four Winds Halls in every town! |
| Enjoy roleplaying opportunities as well as a unique mixture of tangible services |
| offered by each Hall including Premium flowers, location specific transport jewelry, |
| gambling tables, super nodes, and wandering live merchants who chance to stop by. |
| |
| -- Previews of new systems, areas, and spells! |
| We regularly add new features to the game, and where feasible, allow our Premium |
| customers to see them first. |
| |
| -- Quicker responses from staff! |
| We handle Premium assists and Feedback letters before all others. |
| |
| -- Quarterly Premium Meetings! |
| These meetings provide a place for you to express your ideas and opinions about your |
| subscription. You can also learn what projects or events are being worked on for |
| Premium members, and even suggest your own. |
| |
| -- Premium Only Contests! |
| We hold monthly member-only contests on the GemStone IV message boards, with the |
| winners able to choose from various fabulous prizes. |
| |
| -- GM-assisted Wedding Services! |
| Premium members get a discount on GM-assisted weddings. See the Weddings area of |
| our website for more details. Marry your loved one in style! |
| |
| -- Discounts! |
| Premium members enjoy a 10% Discount on all Simutronics merchandise, quests, festival |
| tickets, and convention fees. |
| |
| -- Advanced Ticket Sales! |
| Premium members enjoy the first pick at event tickets when they go on sale, giving |
| you an advantage for the events with limited amounts of tickets! |
| |
| -- Merchants and Raffles! |
| We have special merchants that work only for service Premium members. |
| |
| -- Special Premium Goodies! |
| As a Premium member you will receive Premium only items such as scripted flowers, |
| useful bankbooks, and locker manifests! |
| |
| -- Isle of the Four Winds! |
| Premium members have an island of their own. Visit Mist Harbor, which houses |
| everything from lockers to shops, from nearly anywhere in Elanthia! The island also |
| features two extensions, the Eastern Harbor and Western Harbor, which contain their |
| own unique atmosphere, shops, services, and activities. |
| |
| -- Premium Long Term Benefits! |
| You are eligible to choose from a number of items to work on with your Premium Points |
| For more information on point costs, please see Premium 9. |
| For more information on how to use a Sadie scroll, please see Premium 10. |
| |
<nowiki>------------------------------------END PREMIUM BENEFITS---------------------------------------</nowiki>
</pre>
==PREMIUM 3==
<pre{{log2}}>
<nowiki>--------------------------------------PREMIUM GOALS FOR 2013------------------------------------</nowiki>
| |
| Updated June 23, 2013. |
| |
| The following is a list of the current projects planned or in progress for Premium |
| members. When these projects are completed, there will generally be an announcement |
| in the in-game news and/or on the boards. Keep in mind that these are goals and there |
| are no guarantees as to when/if any will be released. We are planning to bring exciting |
| new and improved things to Premium and Mist Harbor, and will keep striving to do so! |
| |
| Current Premium Projects: |
| |
| * Ongoing Monthly Premium Contests |
| Check the GemStone IV message boards and PREMIUM 5, 6, and 7 for contest |
| entry instructions, prize choices, current winners, and contest rules. |
| |
| * Ongoing Monthly Premium Only Raffles |
| Raffles will occur monthly in the various Premium Halls and in Mist Harbor. |
| Many items to be raffled are based on Premium members' previously stated requests! |
| |
| * Premium Only Festival(s) |
| The Premium only Summer Festival will be returning from Friday, August 9th to |
| Friday, August 16th 2013. See you then! |
| |
| * Quarterly OOC Meetings |
| This is an excellent opportunity to hear about completed projects, future goals, |
| and ongoing endeavors in store for Premium. It is also a time to speak directly |
| to the Premium guru to voice concerns, offer suggestions, and give feedback. |
| |
| * Monthly Unlocking Merchant |
| A frequent request we've received was a way to unlock scripts via Premium points, |
| and while we couldn't make that work, we have the next best thing! Xerria comes |
| to Mist Harbor once a month to unlock items from her extensive list of allowed |
| wares. She even takes requests for additional scripts to ask for for the future! |
| |
| Current Mist Harbor Projects: |
| |
| * Professional Guild additions to Mist Harbor |
| Wizard, Sorcerer, and Warrior Guilds are all in the works! |
| |
| * Paladin Sanctuary |
| They may not have an official guild, but Paladins deserve a nice place to |
| congregate, relax, meditate, and trade stories. |
| |
| * Storylines |
| Several more storylines are in the works for the denizens of Mist Harbor, whether |
| they call the town home, or just like to visit! |
| |
| * Upgrades to Mist Harbor Shops |
| Requests have been made to spruce up some shops in Mist Harbor. Plans for several |
| upgrades are in the works. |
| |
<nowiki>---------------------------------THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING PREMIUM---------------------------------</nowiki>
</pre>
==PREMIUM 4==
<pre{{log2}}>
<nowiki>--------------------------------DIRECTIONS TO THE FOUR WINDS HALLS----------------------------</nowiki>
| |
| Burga Hall, Ice Mule Trace: |
| From the South Gate: w, w, nw, go snow-covered path, ne, go gate, climb steps |
| Services: refreshments, earthnode, supernode, teleport items, Premium flowers |
| Black Drake gambling tables, fireplace, interactive room props |
| |
| Zephyr Hall, Wehnimer's Landing: |
| From the North Gate: n, go path, go door |
| Services: refreshments, earthnode, supernode, teleport items, Premium flowers |
| Black Drake gambling tables, fireplace, interactive room props |
| |
| Welkin Hall, Ghorsa Isle (Teras): |
| From the Ghorsa Tower: ne, go stony path, nw, go door |
| Services: refreshments, earthnode, supernode, teleport items, Premium flowers |
| Black Drake gambling tables, fireplace, interactive room props |
| |
| Mistral Hall, River's Rest: |
| From Commons Circle: west to Spring Rest, go long pier, e, go door |
| Services: refreshments, earthnode, supernode, teleport items, Premium flowers |
| Black Drake gambling tables, fireplace, interactive room props |
| |
| Solano Hall, Zul Logoth: |
| From the Monument: n, go gate, go granite arch |
| Services: refreshments, earthnode, supernode, teleport items, Premium flowers |
| Black Drake gambling tables, fireplace, interactive room props |
| |
| Seamist Hall, Solhaven: |
| From North Market: sw, w, sw, go gate |
| Services: refreshments, earthnode, supernode, teleport items, Premium flowers |
| Black Drake gambling tables, fireplace, interactive room props |
| |
| Meazernis Villa, Ta'Illistim: |
| From the Dais: out, sw, climb bridge, nw, sw, sw, s, go gate |
| Services: refreshments, earthnode, supernode, teleport items, Premium flowers |
| Black Drake gambling tables, fireplace, interactive room props |
| |
| Etesian Villa, Ta'Vaalor: |
| From King's Court: e, e, e, n, e, e, e, n, go gate |
| Services: refreshments, earthnode, supernode, teleport items, Premium flowers |
| Black Drake gambling tables, fireplace, interactive room props |
| |
<nowiki>--------------------------------------END DIRECTIONS------------------------------------------</nowiki>
</pre>
==PREMIUM 5==
<pre{{log2}}>
<nowiki>-------------------------------------IMPORTANT INFORMATION--------------------------------------</nowiki>
| |
| Updated: July 2, 2014 |
| |
| Please read PREMIUM 6 before submitting your entry! |
| |
| E-mail all entries to GS4-Jainna@play.net using the entry form in PREMIUM 6. |
| |
| All Premium contest winners must assist to get their prize within 30 days from the time |
| the winners are announced, or you forfeit it! All winners will be listed in PREMIUM 7 |
| and may choose their prize from the list posted there. |
| |
<nowiki>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</nowiki>

<nowiki>--------------------------------------------JULY CONTEST----------------------------------------</nowiki>
| |
| **** It's Raining Men - Design Male Items **** |
| |
| Have you ever gone to a festival and seen heaps of frilly girly items and barely |
| anything for the more masculine among us? Are you a male who wishes you could find |
| just the right something to complete your ensemble? Now's your chance to design one! |
| Give some love to the males in your life and design some stuff for them! See the |
| complete requirements below. |
| |
| Here are the requirements: |
| 1) A male piece of clothing (15/15/15 or a long description with no more than 60 |
| characters.) |
| 2) A male-themed accessory (same as above, examples: belt, backpack, medallion, etc.) |
| 3) A masculine prop (same as above, examples: cane, hunting horn, comb, etc.) |
| |
| Entries that do not include all three requirements will not be considered eligible. |
| Contestants have until midnight PDT on July 31, 2014 to get entries to me. |
| |
| Ten winners will be chosen from the submitted entries. |
| |
| Like all Premium Monthly Contests, entries are subject to change based on the discretion |
| of the GMs and QC. Entries will be judged during the first week of August. Jainna |
| will not judge this contest except in the rare case of a tie. The winners will be |
| announced as soon as possible afterwards. Jainna reserves the right to make any changes |
| to items that she or QC deems necessary. |
| |
| Please direct any questions to the Premium Contests folder on the official message boards. |
| |
| REMINDERS: THERE IS NO GUARANTEE ANY WINNING ITEM WILL BE CREATED IN GAME! |
| USE THE FORM IN PREMIUM 6 WHEN SENDING YOUR CONTEST ENTRY! |
| |
<nowiki>-------------------------------------DEADLINE JULY 31st!----------------------------------------</nowiki>
</pre>
==PREMIUM 6==
<pre{{log2}}><nowiki>-------------------------------------PREMIUM CONTEST RULES--------------------------------------</nowiki>
| |
| 1. Entry is open to Premium and Platinum members only. You must be a Premium or |
| Platinum subscriber at the time of entry. |
| |
| 2. Platinum entries should specify that they are a Platinum subscriber next to the |
| character name for documentation purposes. There is only one pool of entrants. |
| |
| 3. Only ONE entry per account is allowed. |
| |
| 4. Contestant should copy the entry form below and use it to submit to GM Jainna at |
| GS4-Jainna@play.net. |
| |
| 5. Contestant agrees that his/her entry becomes the property of Simutronics and GemStone |
| IV. However, there is no guarantee that any winning submissions will be created or |
| used in the game. |
| |
| 6. Entries will be judged by Gemstone IV staff, whose decisions are final. |
| |
| 7. Prizes will be awarded after member eligibility is verified. See PREMIUM 7 for the |
| list of winners and the current prize choices. |
| |
<nowiki>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</nowiki>

<nowiki>---------------------------------------CONTEST JUDGING------------------------------------------</nowiki>
| |
| Jainna will take the entries and number them, then in a separate judge's file, remove the |
| identifying information from the entries. This "blind" file will be sent to a panel of |
| GM judges who will select their favorite designs. Those entries with the most votes will |
| win the contest. Jainna does NOT vote unless stated so in the contest description or in |
| the rare case of a tie. |
| |
| We'll select approximately ten winners from all the entries submitted (no matter if from |
| Prime or Platinum). There is always a potential for less if there are less than ten |
| entries submitted. |
| |
<nowiki>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</nowiki>

<nowiki>------------------------------------SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRY---------------------------------------</nowiki>
| |
| Follow the example below when sending in your entries. DO NOT PUT SPACES BETWEEN EACH |
| LINE. Any entries that do not follow the example WILL be returned to the owner as |
| unacceptable. It will be up to you to correct it and resubmit it if you want it to be |
| entered in the contest. Entries that are deemed acceptable will not hear anything back |
| from Jainna, but should keep an eye out for their name on the message boards in the "Four |
| Winds Hall/Premium - Contests" topic. Link below. |
| |
| http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Four%20Winds%20Hall%60Premium/Contests/view |
| |
| ENTRY FORM: |
| Account Name: |
| E-mail address: |
| Character Name: |
| Entry: |
| In the SUBJECT line of your e-mail put YOUR character's name and (month-contest). |
| Example: Jainna January contest. |
| |
| Send your entry to GS4-Jainna@play.net. |
| |
<nowiki>-----------------------------------------GOOD LUCK!---------------------------------------------</nowiki>
</pre>
==PREMIUM 7==
<pre{{log2}}>
<nowiki>---------------------------------------JUNE CONTEST WINNERS-------------------------------------</nowiki>
| |
| Updated: July 2, 2014. |
| |
| Congratulations to the winners of our June contest! |
| _______________________________________________________________ |
| |
| See below for details on how to collect your prize. |
| _______________________________________________________________ |
| |
| Here are the Premium Contest winners in alphabetical order: |
| |
| Top Ten Winners: |
| Bremerial |
| Cruxophim |
| Isthair |
| Japhrimel |
| Kodachii |
| Lylia |
| Mischung |
| Rohese |
| Seomanthe |
| Silvean |
| |
| All changes are up to the discretion of Simutronics. |
| Please remember that you have 30 days from the date of this posting to claim your prize. |
| |
<nowiki>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</nowiki>

<nowiki>--------------------------------------------PRIZES----------------------------------------------</nowiki>
| |
| All winners will receive a choice of one of the following: |
| 1. An experience modifying RP award. |
| 2. 100,000 silvers. |
| 3. Flares added to any plain weapon/armor/shield 5x or under. |
| (Choice of: fire, cold, electric, or earth flares) |
| 4. A single feature alteration. |
| 5. A single lighten OR deepen for an item. |
| 6. A custom tattoo. |
| 7. A simple description alteration. |
| 8. Messaging change for a transport jewelry item from the premade list. |
| 9. Recharge of 10 charges to a magical or enhansive item. |
| 10. Temporary "heavy" weighting or padding to any plain weapon/armor 5x or under. |
| |
| How do I collect my prize? |
| You should assist and ask for a referral. Tell the Host/GM that you won a Premium |
| contest and you would like to claim your prize. You can send the Host/GM to PREMIUM 7 |
| to verify that you won, or ask them to check your record for a note from GM Jainna. |
| You may retrieve your prize with any character on the account, and Platinum account |
| holders may retrieve their prize in either instance. |
| |
<nowiki>----------------------------------------CONGRATULATIONS!----------------------------------------</nowiki>
</pre>
==PREMIUM 8==
<pre{{log2}}>
<nowiki>-------------------------------------PREMIUM POINTS FAQS---------------------------------------</nowiki>
| |
| Updated January 20 2012. |
| |
| When do I get my benefits? |
| As soon as you have enough points to spend for the item you choose. |
| |
| Where do I pick up my benefits? |
| All benefits are available in Mist Harbor. |
| |
| How do I know how many premium points I have? |
| PREMIUM START lists this information. |
| |
| How do I know when my premium service started? |
| To check on your premium start date as our billing office sees it, type in PREMIUM START. |
| If there is a problem with your start date, you will need to contact the billing |
| department. A GM will not be able to help you with billing information. |
| |
| How do the alterations work? |
| Alteration scrolls follow the policies outlined in the ALTER verb. |
| |
| How do I use PCALC? |
| PCALC allows you to calculate the point cost for an enchanting, padding, or flaring |
| service (see cost lists below) for a specific item. You must be holding an alteration |
| in one hand, with the item you wish to have worked on in the other. you will then use |
| one of the following: pcalc flare / pcalc enchant / pcalc pad |
| |
| If you have enough points to get the work done that you want, PCALC will tell you how |
| much the total cost is estimated to be. If you do not have enough points, it will note |
| that to you instead. Bear in mind that if there are any costs that PCALC is not |
| accounting for, the GM who handles your Premium Point request will apprise you of those |
| costs at that time - PCALC is a tool, not a final word. You will also notice that there |
| is a 2 hour "real time" delay between each use of PCALC -- this is to prevent using the |
| system in lieu of other in-game means to determine properties of an item. |
| |
<nowiki>------------------------------------SEE PREMIUM 9 FOR COSTS------------------------------------</nowiki>
</pre>
==PREMIUM 9==
<pre{{log2}}>
<nowiki>----------------------------------PREMIUM POINT COSTS--------------------------------</nowiki>
| |
| For information on various Premium point costs, see the corresponding category. |
| |
| Fixed Cost Items - Fixed cost item information. |
| This category includes extra type-ahead lines, titles, |
| checkbooks, society reset, etc. It also includes fixed |
| price items that require a Sadie scroll. |
| Variable Cost Items - Variable cost item information. |
| This category includes flares, enchanting, and padding. |
| |
<nowiki>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</nowiki>
| Important Information: |
| |
| In all cases, the Mechanics and/or the QPP SGMs have the right to decline any |
| item for any reason and/or increase the Premium Points assessed at their sole |
| discretion. |
| |
| Please direct any questions and comments regarding the Premium Point system and |
| costs to the Premium Benefits folder on the GemStone IV forums. |
| |
<nowiki>---------------------------- -END PREMIUM POINT COSTS--------------------------------</nowiki>
</pre>
==PREMIUM 10==
<pre{{log2}}>
<nowiki>--------------------------------------ALTERATION SCROLLS EXPLAINED-----------------------------------</nowiki>
| |
| The scroll alteration system is different than that of the typical merchant coming to town doing |
| work. You will not be in the same room with the GM's who are doing the services for you. |
| Instead, you will communicate with them through the alterer's scroll. Once you get your scroll, |
| you do not have to stay and wait for your work. GM's will be doing these services (under the |
| name of Sadie) in as timely a fashion as possible. It may take a couple days for you to get |
| feedback on your request. It may take a couple of weeks. You will have to be patient. Do not |
| give your scroll to another character. The best thing to do with your scroll would be to keep |
| it in a safe place on your character. |
| |
| IC Note: Sadie will be coming to Isle of the Four Winds to do the Premium Plus alterations. |
| You will not get to personally meet Sadie as she will be very busy working on the alterations. |
| However, you will be able to communicate with her through scrolls. The scrolls will be |
| available on a table in her room in the lighthouse, which is located on the Isle of the Four |
| Winds, Mist Harbor. You do not have to wait there for your service, and your item will not be |
| taken from you during the process. You will be informed when your item is ready. |
| |
<nowiki>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</nowiki>

<nowiki>----------------------------------------HOW TO USE YOUR SCROLL---------------------------------------</nowiki>
| |
| Below is an explanation of how to use the scrolls. The words in all caps are the phrases you |
| will use to work the scrolls. |
| |
| 1. First you GET SCROLL, making sure the item you want be work worked is in your *left* hand. |
| The system will see your item and make a copy so Sadie knows what the original item looked |
| like. Please note - The Sadie scrolls are used to request any service using Premium Points |
| not found elsewhere in Mist Harbor. See PREMIUM 9 for more details. |
| |
| 2. You will then WRITE a NEW request. Example, WRITE NEW I want this broadsword to have rubies |
| in the hilt or WRITE NEW I want a ruby-hilted broadsword with a show of: The broadsword is |
| made of polished steel and... or WRITE NEW Please add acid flares to my broadsword. |
| |
| 3. The message is copied and stored for Sadie, so she may complete your request at her leisure. |
| At this time the scroll will still be in your possession. |
| |
| 4. Sadie has found your request and decided that what you wanted was well within the guidelines |
| she works under, and therefore she has approved it. She will send a message out to you |
| telling you so. At that time you should READ your scroll just to make sure she did |
| everything the way you requested. If it is correct, you then WRITE ACCEPT. The message |
| that you accepted the alteration will be sent to Sadie, and she will then send a runner to |
| you with your alteration. At that time you must WRITE ACCEPT one more time. The scroll |
| will disappear from your hands and be replace with your newly altered item! Once you WRITE |
| ACCEPT you no longer have the option of changing the item. You cannot assist to get |
| something changed or fixed. It's done! You own it! Don't even try! |
| |
| 5. If between the time you made your alteration request and the time Sadie got back to you |
| approving it, you changed your mind about what you wanted (which Sadie highly discourages), |
| you would then WRITE REPLY with a message. Example: WRITE REPLY I changed my mind about the |
| ruby hilt and would rather have a gold-hilted broadsword. Sadie will get your message and |
| then reply back to you if that is okay. From here on the information in step 4 applies. |
| |
| 6. If your alteration/service request is not okay, Sadie has two options. She will either send |
| you a message telling you the alteration is rejected, or she will send you a message telling |
| you how she can make the alteration work with a few changes. You then can communicate with |
| her by WRITE REPLY (message). |
| |
| Some examples: |
| Let's say Sadie is not happy with your request. She will send you a message, and it will |
| look something like this: |
| A runner approaches you and recites a message from Sadie, "I don't have enough veil iron |
| to make your entire suit of armor out of it! Let's keep it imflass like it already is. |
| You can READ your scroll for more details. Please WRITE ACCEPT if this is okay, WRITE |
| REPLY to respond, or WRITE NEW to start over again." |
| When the runner asks you to READ your scroll, it is because Sadie probably rethought your |
| alteration for you, and she wants you to see if that is acceptable since she couldn't do your |
| original request. |
| |
| Let's say Sadie liked your request. She will send you a message that will look something |
| like this: |
| A runner approaches you and recites a message from Sadie, "I can do this work for you. |
| You can READ your scroll for details on how it will appear. Please WRITE ACCEPT if this |
| is okay. To start over WRITE NEW." |
| After Sadie gets your approval (WRITE ACCEPT), she will then make the item. When it is |
| finished, you will get a message that looks something like this: |
| A runner approaches you and recites a message from Sadie, "I'm finished working on your |
| armor. You can WRITE ACCEPT it when you're ready for it." |
| |
<nowiki>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</nowiki>

<nowiki>---------------------------------------ALTER SCROLL COMMANDS-----------------------------------------</nowiki>
| |
| A final look at the commands: |
| |
| GET SCROLL: Allows you to get a scroll from the table. |
| READ SCROLL: Gives you information on how to use the scroll as well as showing you what your |
| request looks like. |
| WRITE NEW: To put your alteration request on the scroll. |
| WRITE REPLY: To send a message to Sadie. |
| WRITE ACCEPT: To accept the alteration. |
| |
| Reminder: Sadie's alterations follow the policies documented in the ALTER verb! |
| Reminder: Sadie scrolls are used to request any service using Premium Points not found |
| elsewhere in Mist Harbor. See PREMIUM 9 for more details. |
| |
<nowiki>----------------------------------THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING PREMIUM!------------------------------------</nowiki>
</pre>
==PREMIUM 11==
<pre{{log2}}>
<nowiki>-------------------------------------PREMIUM TITLES-----------------------------------------</nowiki>
| |
| Updated September 22, 2012. |
| |
| AVAILABLE TO FEMALES: AVAILABLE TO MALES: |
| --------------------- ------------------- |
| Postname: Postname: |
| Gentlewoman Gentleman |
| Goodwoman Goodman |
| Maid Nobleman |
| Noblewoman |
| Wench |
| |
| Prename: Prename: |
| Lady in Waiting Master |
| Maiden Mister |
| Mistress |
| |
| AVAILABLE TO ALL: (Postname) |
| ----------------- |
| Academic Aide Antiques Dealer |
| Aristocrat Artist Astronomer |
| Beggar Butler Cartographer |
| Commoner Delegate Drifter |
| Elder Envoy Falconer |
| Farmer Fortuneteller Fugitive |
| Gambler Glassblower Gypsy |
| Hermit Hireling Jester |
| Merchant Messenger Moneylender |
| Nomad Pauper Peddlar |
| Pirate Playwright Rat Catcher |
| Sailor Sculptor Shipwright |
| Thane Tinker Tradesman |
| Vagabond |
| |
| Titles currently cost 600 Premium Points. To purchase the title option with your |
| Premium Points, you will need to find the "disheveled resident" in Mist Harbor |
| (on the Four Winds Isle) and ASK her ABOUT TITLE. Once the title option is purchased, |
| all of the Premium titles will be available to the entire account. |
| |
<nowiki>-----------------------------------------ENJOY!---------------------------------------------</nowiki>
</pre>
==PREMIUM 12==
<pre{{log2}}><nowiki>--------------------------------------PLATINUM INFORMATION---------------------------------------</nowiki>
| |
| Updated January 16, 2014. |
| |
| The following is currently available in the Platinum instance: |
| |
| Unique Titles: |
| Every Platinum character is eligible to request a unique title at level 60 (postname), |
| level 80 (prename), and level 100 (postname or prename). All requested titles must |
| be approved by QC. Contact - GM Wyrom. |
| |
| No Companion Unaltered Campaign: |
| All companions in Platinum qualify for a free, first-time alteration. |
| Contact - GM Jainna |
| |
| No Last Name Level Restrictions: |
| Choose available last names at any level. |
| |
| Private Property Food: |
| Private property owners who attained their properties in "as is" condition are |
| eligible to request custom food items after the one year ownership mark. |
| Contact - GM Kynlee. |
| |
| Platinum Only Premium Points Benefits: |
| Platinum accounts are additionally eligible for following: Custom tattoo, Single |
| Premium Home, Mayhem tattoo, and Enhancive Stripping. See PREMIUM 9 for the cost |
| of these services, as well as the full list of Premium Point benefits. |
| |
| Platinum Recovery Points: |
| Platinum users may use Platinum points to recover items that you are not able to get |
| back under normal circumstances. Provided we have a "build" of the item on record |
| (this is where registering your items comes in handy), and there are no extenuating |
| circumstances that would prevent the item from returning into the game, you have the |
| ability to utilize Platinum Points to recover the item. Points determined on a per |
| item basis. |
| |
| For questions regarding the above services, contact - GM Wyrom. Please note that |
| general Premium Point information is found in PREMIUM 8 and full point costs are found in |
| PREMIUM 9. Any questions about those should, per usual, be directed to the Premium forums |
| and/or the Premium guru. |
| |
<nowiki>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</nowiki>

<nowiki>-------------------------------------OTHER CONTACT INFORMATION-----------------------------------</nowiki>
| |
| * MHOs (in Platinum) - GM Hivala |
| * Non-festival sonic alteration offerings in Platinum - GM Vanah. |
| * Character Transfers (see Policy 9) - GM Wyrom |
| * Trial accounts - GM Wyrom |
| * Character Histories (sending yours in for GM info purposes) - GM Wyrom |
| * Player-run Storylines and Support - The Platinum staff wants to help, when appropriate |
| and available, in the helping and building of player-run storylines to make them a |
| reality. Contact GM Wyrom for more details. |
| * General Concerns - GS4-Platinum@play.net, GM Wyrom (Platinum Guru and 3P SGM), and/or |
| Simutronics Feedback. |
| |
<nowiki>--------------------------------THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING PLATINUM!------------------------------</nowiki>
</pre>
==PREMIUM START==
<pre{{log2}}><nowiki>---------------------PREMIUM INFORMATION--------------------</nowiki>
As of your last logon, your premium service has
been continuous since MM/DD/YYYY.
Premium points earned: XXXX
Scrolls currently being worked on: 0
Platinum points earned: 0<br>
Total points earned: XXXX
Total points spent: 0
Total points remaining: XXXX
<nowiki>------------------------IMPORTANT NOTE-----------------------</nowiki>
| |
| Please note that currently, outstanding points used by |
| scrolls will only be shown when in the instance where the|
| scroll(s) is/are in use. However, the "Total Points |
| Remaining" amount reflects scrolls. |
| |
<nowiki>-------------------------------------------------------------</nowiki>
</pre>


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Premium Point]]
* [[Premium]]
*[[Alteration scroll]]
* [[Premium subscription]]

[[category: Verbs]][[Category: Premium]]

Latest revision as of 17:52, 13 July 2026

PREMIUM
Type System
System Character mechanics, Policy

The PREMIUM verb gives information and updates to Premium subscribers on a variety of topics. To view the guidelines in full, see Premium.

Help

Please note: This will populate with PREMIUM HELP, HELP PREMIUM, or by using PREMIUM by itself. 

Usage:
    PREMIUM 1        - Who do I contact for questions about the Premium subscription?
    PREMIUM 2        - What do I get as a Premium customer?
    PREMIUM 3        - What are the current Premium projects?
    PREMIUM 4        - How do I get to the Premium Halls in each town?
    PREMIUM 5        - How do I use my Premium Point benefits?
    PREMIUM 6        - What can I purchase with my Premium Points?
    PREMIUM 7        - How do the Premium Alteration Scrolls work?
    PREMIUM 8        - What are the Premium Titles?
    PREMIUM 9        - Where do I find Platinum Only information?
    PREMIUM START    - When did I start my premium subscription?

Usage

PREMIUM START

PREMIUM START is used to track one's premium and platinum point information, including earned, spent, and Sadie scrolls in progress.

Messaging Example
   ---------------------PREMIUM INFORMATION--------------------
      As of your last logon, your premium service has been
      continuous since 4/1/2013.

      Premium Points earned:           XXX
      Platinum Points earned:          XXX

      Scrolls being worked on:         0

      Total Pooled Points earned:      XXX
      Total Pooled Points spent:       XXX
      Total Pooled Points remaining:   XXX
  ------------------------IMPORTANT NOTE------------------------
  |                                                            |
  |  Please note scrolls currently being worked on will only   |
  |  show in the instance of GemStone IV where you currently   |
  |  are and will not reflect your total points remaining      |
  |  until the scroll is completed.                            |
  |                                                            |
  --------------------------------------------------------------

See Also

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