Duskruin/saved posts February 2018

Category: Paid Events: Adventures, Quests, and SimuCoins
Topic: Duskruin Arena
Message #: 8461
Author: SIMU-WYROM
Date: 1/6/2018
Subject: Tentative Duskruin Schedule

For 2018, we're going to be changing a few things on how we run Duskruin.

We have two varieties of Duskruin currently. The Duskruin Dig and the full event (Arena & Sewers). We generally run the full Duskruin twice a year. Moving forward, we're going to split Duskruin into 3 separate events. We are only going to run the full event once a year. We're going to run the Dig once a year. And we're going to run a newer event under the Duskruin banner. We're also going to pace these a bit better. We are aiming to do the Dig next, in February, move to having the full event in June, and the newer event in December.

We'll have more details on everything as we work through our event schedule for 2018, but I wanted everyone to have an idea of what's going on. On top of that, we are breaking away from the April and August runs of the full event so we can give a better variety of offerings.

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Wyrom, PM

Category: Paid Events: Adventures, Quests, and SimuCoins
Topic: Duskruin Arena
Message #: 8477
Author: SIMU-WYROM
Date: 1/6/2018
Subject: Tentative Duskruin Schedule

I've been given the green light to talk about some planning that is going into events, something I've been cutoff from starting back in 2014. We've also been given some freedoms to move the events around that work better for staff.

The pieces I've talked about (Dig, full event, and new event) are just what you guys have known of each event. Each will include much more than just that. Just two months ago, the Dig was demanded in December. We are letting you know that it is still coming. The Dig will not be the only thing available in February's run.

I think we have a proven track record with Duskruin by now that we've added much more content at each one. Those of you new to Duskruin, it might be overwhelming, but those of you who are veterans will have exciting things to look forward to.

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Wyrom, PM

Category: Paid Events: Adventures, Quests, and SimuCoins
Topic: Duskruin Arena
Message #: 8497
Author: SIMU-WYROM
Date: 1/12/2018
Subject: February Run: Tentative Dates

We are looking to run the Dig February 16th to the 25th. Keep in mind, these dates are tentative.

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Wyrom, PM

Category: Paid Events: Adventures, Quests, and SimuCoins
Topic: Duskruin Arena
Message #: 8515
Author: GS4-HALISTE
Date: 1/17/2018
Subject: February Run: Tentative Dates

Duskruin Dig will be returning to Bloodriven Village beginning February 16th at 9:00 PM. The Sewers beneath the village will also be open for adventurers to explore, and the Village Shops will be open for business so that you can see the exciting wares offered by the many shop owners.

Two new legendary bloodrunes will be added to the mix -- I won't spoil anything now, but I'll tell you that these will go all Steve Miller on you.

New gem descriptions (as well as the previous run's gems) will be available in the Dig feeders.

Some shops will see updates, and the High End Script Shop (HESS) will also be open. Details on the contents of HESS will be forthcoming. In addition, some shops may not be open for this run of Duskruin Dig, but more information will be given as we get closer to the event.

The unique and jackpot feeders are chocked full of new items for you to discover (no teasers at this time). Items found in the feeders cannot be exchanged for other items.

~ Haliste ~
SGM, Events
Auntie H, Forever

Category: Paid Events: Adventures, Quests, and SimuCoins
Topic: Duskruin Arena
Message #: 8547
Author: GS4-HALISTE
Date: 2/11/2018
Subject: Who's ready for the Dig?

Duskruin Dig, with Sewers and Bloodriven Village, is just around the corner! Duskruin Arena, the combat portion of Bloodriven, will not be available with this run of the Dig but will be open during a later run in 2018. Here's some information to help you enjoy this event.

• To enter the sewers, you will need a "rat" token or a "rat token jar". These are available in a gold token (single use), bronze (10-use), silver (25-use), and gold (50-use) jars. These are available in the SimuCoin store.

[Note: Arena slips will also work here if you have some from previous runs, or if you purchase the wrong item.]

• To dig in the Dig area, you will need a "pickaxe". The following are available in the SimuCoin store.

- rusted iron: single use
- pitted iron: 10-use
- rusted steel: 25-use
- pitted steel: 50-use
- invar: 100-use
- mithril: 250-use

• The Old Farmhouse, home to the NerveStave, will be closing after the February Duskruin Dig. It may reopen at a later date, but it's time to shut these doors.

• The archaeologist has received a very large request for Moonshard Pendants and hopes to dry up that resource after February. Bloodrunes will still be plentiful, and plans to further research their many uses will continue.

• A Moment In Time (easels) will not be open for February, but it will re-open during the full run of Duskruin Arena later in the year.

• High End Scrip Shop - information is forthcoming on this. Stay tuned!

• Spellbound has been expanded to make room for incoming inventory. While the shop is largely the same for this February, additions will make their way through its door later this year. For February, more spell preps have been added, and the exciting Shimmer Trinket -- along with an unlock certificate to add more uses -- has been placed on the wooden shelf. Enjoy!

• Khloake and Dagger's inventory will be retired after the February event.

• Bolt From The Blue: This shop has seen a bit of construction and is slightly larger. Items within containers have been rearranged to place like-bolts together and help with ease of browsing and selection.

• Numerous shops have had inventory updates including (but not limited to) Cacographic Critters (with some new stuff for you to enjoy), Bloodriven Bowery, Gamac's Goods, Crosswinds and Crosshairs, Autumnal Den, and more.

• Both the unique and jackpot feeders (available in the Dig side of the event) have been "locked and loaded" and are ready for you to find all the goodies! Want some things from the jackpot feeder to whet your whistle? How about...

> Shocklance
> Permablessed UAC
> Adamantine armor accessories
> Weight reducing container
> Elemental Circlet
> Legendary Bloodrune Cloak (brand new item)
> Watering Can (from the 2016 Auction items)
> Weighted Katana with Plasma Flares
> +5 Defender Runestaff
> Tier 2 Parasite Weapon
> And much more!

• Two new legendary bloodrunes have been sighted -- a storm griffin and a war griffin. If you've ever wanted a bit of avian flair, these bloodrunes are for you. And, if you're lucky, you might find the new legendary bloodrune cloak which will help you settle more comfortably into your new "skin". These cloaks, which also work with previous legendary bloodrunes in a unique and wonderful way, can be found if you dare to dig amongst the rubble of the Underground Temple.

Duskruin Dig will run from Friday, February 16 at 9:00 PM through February 25 at 11:59 PM. See you there!

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~ Haliste ~ SGM, Events Auntie H, Forever

Category: Paid Events: Adventures, Quests, and SimuCoins
Topic: Duskruin Arena
Message #: 8556
Author: SIMU-WYROM
Date: 2/12/2018
Subject: Who's ready for the Dig?

There are no pendants at the dig or in the sewers. Those are an arena drop. Last year, over 100 pendents were found with only ~20% used, so there are a lot out there. They can be sold for a lot of bloodscrip though, but I didn't see many being sold.

The dig is the only thing that has a feeder, so that's where GM-created drops are. Moonshards, pendants, and bloodrunes are hard coded into the other systems, but we put moonshards into the feeders. We also only put the legendary bloodrune in the dig. Random treasure drops are in the sewers. The dig does not have that either.

Both pieces of the event cater to different players. Bloodscrip is the main appeal in the sewers. Digging will have GM created items. There is no combat this run.

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Wyrom, PM

Legendary Bloodrune Cloak

Category: Paid Events: Adventures, Quests, and SimuCoins
Topic: Duskruin Arena
Message #: 8571
Author: GS4-THANDIWE
Date: 02/13/2018
Subject: Legendary Bloodrune Cloak

Hello!

I'm here to tell you about the new Legendary Bloodrune Cloak!

This cloak is a highly scripted cloak that is max-light and max-deep. But let me tell you what the analyze has to say about it:

You analyze your trollhide cloak and sense that the creator has provided the following information:

This trollhide cloak is designed to work in conjunction with a Moonshard Pendant that houses a Legendary Bloodrune.

If you have the Troll-king Legendary Bloodrune active in your Moonshard Pendant, then you will receive special messaging when you use the following verbs:

Blink, Chuckle, Get, Glance, Pinch, Point, Preen, Pull, Put, Rub, Scratch, Shake, Snap, Stretch, Thump, Wave.

If you do not have a corresponding Bloodrune active, then you will get generic messaging for the above verbs.

This trollhide cloak may have a long or show description, but its adjective should never change.

Lastly, a gristled trollhide cloak must only ever be a cloak-worn item.

You can tell that the cloak is as light as it can get and that its pockets could not possibly get any deeper.

Default Messaging that will work for anyone

Verb	1st Person	3rd Person
Blink	You blink oddly at your trollhide cloak.	Thandiwe blinks oddly at her trollhide cloak.
Chuckle	You chuckle at your trollhide cloak as if it has shared some strange secret with you.	Thandiwe chuckles at her trollhide cloak.
Get	You slip your hand into your trollhide cloak and pull out (item).	Thandiwe slips her hand into her trollhide cloak and pulls out (item).
Glance	You glance sharply at your trollhide cloak.	Thandiwe glances sharply at her trollhide cloak.
Pinch	You pinch at the raw edge of hide on your trollhide cloak and try to tug it free. When it doesn't budge, you give up with a shrug.	Thandiwe pinches at the raw edge of hide on her trollhide cloak and tries to tug it free. When it doesn't move, she casually shrugs.
Point	You point at a spot on your trollhide cloak.	Thandiwe points at a spot on her trollhide cloak.
Preen	You preen slightly as you shift a gristled trollhide cloak further back on your shoulders.	Thandiwe seems to be preening while shift her trollhide cloak further back on her shoulders.
Pull	You pull upon the collar of your trollhide cloak.	Thandiwe pulls upon the collar of her trollhide cloak.
Put	You slip (item) into the folds of your trollhide cloak and deposit it into one of the pockets.	Thandiwe slips (item) into the folds of her trollhide cloak, seconds later withdrawing an empty hand.
Rub	You run your hand down the length of your trollhide cloak.	Thandiwe runs her hands down the length of her trollhide cloak.
Scratch	You scratch at the trollhide of your cloak.	Thandiwe scratches at the trollhide on her cloak.
Shake	You shake your head in a negative gesture, the collar of your trollhide cloak riding up around your neck ever so slightly.	Thandiwe shakes her head in a negative gesture, causing the collar of her trollhide cloak to ride up around her neck.
Snap	You snap a loose thread from your trollhide cloak.	Thandiwe snaps a loose thread from her trollhide cloak.
Stretch	You stretch your back slightly, causing your trollhide cloak to fall open.	Thandiwe stretches her back slightly, causing her trollhide cloak to fall open. (this will open the cloak)
Thump	You thump your open hand upon your trollhide cloak.	Thandiwe thumps her open hand upon her trollhide cloak.
Wave	You wave the edge of your trollhide cloak in an attempt to cool yourself.	Thandiwe waves the edge of her trollhide cloak open and closed. (this will close the cloak)

Now for the the Legendary part...

Active Moonshard Pendant and Attuned to Troll-King

Verb	1st Person	3rd Person
Blink	As you blink, the coarse hair of your eyelashes scrapes against the flare of your wide nostrils.	Thandiwe's coarse eyelashes scrape against the wide nostrils of her nose as she blinks.
Chuckle	Your chuckle turns into a cackle of unbridled glee, a froth of drool dripping from your lips.	Thandiwe's chuckle turns into a cackle of unbridled glee, a froth of drool dripping from her lips.
Get	Scraping a broken fingernail over the flesh of your forearm, you create a wound and begin digging around in your flesh until your fingers find purchase on (item) charm, which you pull free. The small wound you've created instantly seals itself. Slowly, the (item) charm begins to enlarge in your hand until it has returned to its natural state.	Scraping a broken fingernail over the flesh of her forearm, Thandiwe creates a wound and begins to root around in it for several seconds before pulling free (item) charm. The small wound almost instantly seals up when both charm and fingers are free of it. Slowly, the (item) charm begins to enlarge in her hand until it has returned to its natural state.
Glance	You glance about, feeling the rage of your form filter through your eyes.	Thandiwe glares about with unbridled rage reflected in her eyes.
Pinch	You pinch one of the warts that encrusts your leather skin, which causes it to burst and ooze.	Thandiwe pinches one of the warts that encrusts her leather skin, which causes it to burst and ooze.
Point	You point at the floor, the small gesture filling the air with the scent of rot and unwashed bodies.	Thandiwe points at the floor, the small gesture filling the air with the scent of rot and unwashed bodies.
Preen	You use one broken, craggy nail to clean your teeth and manage to only move some of the rotted flesh around.	Thandiwe uses one broken, craggy nail to clean her teeth and manages to only move some of the rotted flesh around.
Pull	You angrily tug a bit of rotted flesh out of your teeth and throw it on the floor. It hits with a wet smack but quickly rots away.	Thandiwe angrily tugs a bit of rotted flesh out of her teeth and throws it on the floor. It hits with a wet smack but quickly rots away.
Put	You hold (item) in your hand for several seconds, and watch as it shrinks in size until it is no larger than a small charm. You run a snaggled, broken fingernail over the flesh of your forearm and shove the (item) charm into the oozing wound. Within seconds, the injury heals over.	Thandiwe holds (item) in her hand for several seconds, and it slowly shrinks in size until it is no larger than a small charm. She runs a snaggled, broken fingernail over the flesh of her forearm and shoves the (item) charm into the oozing wound. Within seconds, the injury heals over.
Rub	You rub at your dark green leathery skin, causing one of the scabs to pull free. You quickly scoop it up and pop it into your mouth.	Thandiwe rubs at her dark green leathery skin, causing one of the scabs to pull free. She quickly scoops it up and pops it into her mouth.
Scratch	You scratch at your scalp with your claws and are rewarded with a sharp pain.	Thandiwe scratches at her scalp with her claws causing her hair to darken.
Shake	You shake your head slowly, your vacant gaze taking in very little.	Thandiwe shakes her head slowly, her vacant gaze flashing with an odd jade green light.
Snap	You attempt to snap your fingers, but your razor-sharp claws make it difficult. Instead, you end up clacking your claws together oddly.	Thandiwe clacks her clawed fingertips together.
Stretch	Lifting your arms high in the air, you stretch with a primal grunt.	Lifting her arms high in the air, Thandiwe stretches with a primal grunt.
Thump	You thump about the area, a barely suppressed rage welling inside you.	Thandiwe thumps about the area, her rage-filled eyes flashing with hatred.
Wave	With the back of your hand, you swat at some imaginary insect buzzing in your ear.	With the back of her hand, Thandiwe swats at the air near her ear.

There is a cloak for each Legendary Bloodrune that has been released and for the new one that is going out.

~*~ Thandiwe ~*~

Category: Paid Events: Adventures, Quests, and SimuCoins
Topic: Duskruin Arena
Message #: 8578
Author: GS4-THANDIWE
Date: 02/13/2018
Subject: Legendary Bloodrune Cloak

Who is ready for a Yeti?

Default messaging is the same for all types, so I'm not going to repeat that.

The analyze:

You analyze your black fur cloak and sense that the creator has provided the following information:

This black fur cloak is designed to work in conjunction with a Moonshard Pendant that houses a Legendary Bloodrune.

If you have the Black Yeti Legendary Bloodrune active in your Moonshard Pendant, then you will receive special messaging when you use the following verbs:

Blink, Chuckle, Get, Glance, Pinch, Point, Preen, Pull, Put, Rub, Scratch, Shake, Snap, Stretch, Thump, Wave.

If you do not have a corresponding Bloodrune active, then you will get generic messaging for the above verbs.

This black fur cloak may have a long or show description, but its adjective should never change and because it is meant for a black yeti, its color can never be anything but black.

Lastly, a shaggy black fur cloak must only ever be a cloak-worn item.

You can tell that the cloak is as light as it can get and that its pockets could not possibly get any deeper.

Active Moonshard Pendant and Attuned to Black Yeti

Verb	1st Person	3rd Person
Blink	Tiny ice crystals that cling to your face are dislodged as your blink your black-lashed, (your eye color) eyes.	Tiny ice crystals that cling to Thandiwe's face are dislodged as she blinks her black-lashed, (your eye color) eyes.
Chuckle	You chuckle lightly, a rime of frost forming on the black fur around your mouth.	Thandiwe chuckles lightly, a rime of frost forming on the black fur around her mouth.
Get	Scratching at your shaggy fur, you fret at the tangled mess until you reveal (an item) charm, which you quickly pull free. Slowly, the (item) charm begins to enlarge in your hand until it has returned to its natural state.	Scratching at her shaggy fur, Thandiwe frets at the tangled mess until (an item) charm is revealed, which she quickly pulls free. Slowly, the (item) charm begins to enlarge in her hand until it has returned to its natural state.
Glance	You give a derisive snort that ruffles the shaggy black fur on your face as you glance about.	Thandiwe gives a derisive snort that ruffles the shaggy black fur on her face as she glances about.
Pinch	You pinch at the air around you, trying to squish one of the black flies that seems to spiral around your head.	Thandiwe attempts to squish one of the black flies that spirals around her head out of the air.
Point	You point at your stomach and feel a wave of hunger wash over you.	Thandiwe points at her stomach, an atavistic hunger crossing her countenance.
Preen	You attempt to fingercomb the matted fur at your side but almost immediately give up on the futile exercise.	A reeking odor wafts away from the dirty, unwashed hair and body of Thandiwe.
Pull	You pull at your matted, shaggy black fur causing tiny bits of debris to clatter to the floor.	Thandiwe pulls at her matted, shaggy black fur causing tiny bits of debris to clatter to the floor.
Put	You hold (an item) in your hand for several seconds, and watch as it shrinks in size until it is no larger than a small charm. You carefully part the shaggy fur on your chest and deposit the (item) charm into the space you've created. With a lack of care, you tousle the fur and hide it from view.	Thandiwe holds (an item) in her hand for several seconds, and it slowly shrinks in size until it is no larger than a small charm. Thandiwe carefully parts the shaggy fur on her chest and deposits the (item)charm into the space she's created. With a lack of care, she tousles the fur and hides it from view.
Rub	You rub your hands together for a brief moment and then let them flop at your side, your knuckles brushing the floor.	Thandiwe rubs her hands together for a brief moment and then lets them flop at her side, her knuckles brushing the floor.
Scratch	Bending slightly, you scratch at the floor in search of something to eat.	Bending slightly, Thandiwe scratches at the floor in search of food.
Shake	You shake your head from side to side, the tiny black flies that seem to be your constant companions when you are in this form follow the motion.	Thandiwe shakes her head from side to side, the tiny black flies that encircle her follow the motion.
Snap	You tug at one of the twigs sticking out of your shaggy fur, and it breaks with a resounding SNAP!	Thandiwe tugs at one of the twigs sticking out of her shaggy fur, and it breaks with a resounding SNAP!
Stretch	You stretch your arms over your head and stand to your full, ominous height.	Thandiwe stretches her arms over her head and stands to her full, ominous height.
Thump	You stomp about, your enormous feet making a slapping sound upon the floor.	Thandiwe stomps about, her enormous feet making a slapping sound up the floor.
Wave	You bat at the black flies that constantly seem to be swarming you.	Thandiwe bats at the black flies that constantly swarm around her.

~*~ Thandiwe ~*~

Category: Paid Events: Adventures, Quests, and SimuCoins
Topic: Duskruin Arena
Message #: 8616
Author: GS4-THANDIWE
Date: 02/16/2018
Subject: Legendary Bloodrune Cloak

While you wait the 10 long minutes until it is time....

I thought I would tease you with the griffin.

Active Moonshard Pendant and and Attuned to Griffin

Verb	1st Person	3rd Person
Blink	You rapidly blink, your eyes sharply flashing with jade green light.	Thandiwe rapidly blinks, her eyes sharply flashing with jade green light.
Chuckle	A deep, rumbling purr fills the air as you chuckle.	A deep, rumbling purr issues from Thandiwe.
Get	Slipping one taloned claw into the feathers of your chest, you pull free (item) charm from amid them and then spend a few moments laying the feathers flat once more. Slowly, the (item) charm begins to enlarge in your hand until it has returned to its natural state.	Slipping one taloned claw into the feathers of her chest, Thandiwe pulls free (item) charm from amid them and then spends a few moments laying the feathers flat once more. Slowly, the (item) charm begins to enlarge in her hand until it has returned to its natural state.
Glance	You glance sharply about, your eyes briefly flashing with jade green electricity.	Thandiwe glances sharply about, her eyes briefly flashing with jade green electricity.
Pinch	Lifting your front leg, you pinch your talons together until they are almost touching.	Lifting her front leg, Thandiwe pinches her talons together until they are almost touching.
Point	You gesture with your wing, causing a small gust of wind to briefly eddy upon the floor.	Thandiwe gestures with her wing, causing a small gust of wind to briefly eddy upon the floor.
Preen	Tilting your head towards your extended wing, you preen until you feel that everything is arranged just so and then flip your wing closed with a loud CRACK.	Tilting her head towards her extended wing, Thandiwe preens for several moments and then flips her wing closed with a loud CRACK.
Pull	You feel something stir within your feathered body and snap down on it with your beak. Seconds later, you pull a flea from your body and quickly gulp it down.	Thandiwe suddenly snaps her beak into the downy feathers of her body and digs around. Seconds later, she pulls a flea from her body and quickly gulps it down.
Put	You hold (item) in your hand for several seconds, and watch as it shrinks in size until it is no larger than a small charm. You carefully part the feathers on your chest and deposit the (item) charm into the space you've created. With great care, you smooth the feathers over and hide it from view.	Thandiwe holds (item) in her hand for several seconds, and it slowly shrinks in size until it is no larger than a small charm. Thandiwe carefully parts the feathers on her chest and deposits the (item) charm into the space she's created. With great care, she smooths the feathers over and hides it from view.
Rub	You run your talon over the feathers on your chest, picking off bits of dander and dust.	Thandiwe runs her talon over the feathers on her chest, picking off bits of dander and dust.
Scratch	You dig your beak deeply into your feather-coated body and scratch away at something that is irritating your back. A deep, rumbling sigh escapes you as you find a sense of relief from the brief movement.	Thandiwe digs her beak deeply into her feather-coated body, scratching away at her back for several moments before filling the air with a deep, rumbling sigh of relief.
Shake	You give your feathered head a mighty shake, your eyes briefly flashing with jade green light.	Thandiwe gives her feathered head a might shake, her eyes briefly flashing with jade green light.
Snap	You snap your beak closed with a loud CRACK.	Thandiwe snaps her beak closed with a loud CRACK.
Stretch	You stretch one talon-clawed foot in front of the other and then arch your feathered back before giving a mighty shake of your body.	Thandiwe stretches one talon-clawed foot in front of the other and then arches her feathered back for a moment before giving her body a mighty shake.
Thump	You thump your mighty hind paws into the floor, causing a crackle of golden blonde electricity to dance across your feathers.	Thandiwe thumps her mighty hind paws into the floor, causing a crackle of golden blonde electricity to dance across her feathers.
Wave	Rising on your hind legs, you flap your wings for balance as you claw at the air. Dust swirls through the area until you settle back down on all fours.	Rising on her hind legs, Thandiwe flaps her wings for balance and claws at the air. Dust swirls through the area until she settles back down on all fours.

~*~ Thandiwe ~*~