Edition 8

GemStone III Newsletter: Edition 8
November 9, 1999

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Table of Contents

1. New Releases: Buddy Contest Winners, New Wedding Schedule, Brain-
Scramble Results
2. Elanthian Events: GemStone III Radio, Dragon Bones, Hsark's Games &
Merchant Events
3. Premium & Platinum News: Merchants & Events Galore
4. News from Simutronics: Modus Operandi Open House
5. Contact Us

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1. New Releases:

BUDDY CONTEST WINNERS
They told their friends about GemStone III and now they're reaping the
rewards! We'll be picking three winners at the end of every month, so just
keep spreading the word and you could be next! The names of the new lucky
winners will be posted on the GemStone III web site each month following
the drawing. To participate, go to http://buddy.play.net/gs3.

Congratulations to this month's winners and good luck in the next drawing,
November 30th!

Grand Prize: Custom Character Alteration - Drogier Thor'il
Second Prize: Free Quest Ticket - Velguth Mockrotter
Third Place: Free Month Subscription - Xuse Thundergodd

WEDDINGS	
If you've met that special someone and have been waiting for the right
time to celebrate your happiness, now is the time to act!  An all-new
schedule has just been released to reserve your GM-assisted weddings from
November through February 2000! Check out the Wedding link at
http://gemstone.net for details and dates!

BRAIN-SCRAMBLE RESULTS!
The scores for the SimuCon Brain-Scramble Quest have been tallied, much to
the relief of GM Solomon's eyes! The final results are:

Third Place Prize of a Free Quest Ticket and one free month of Platinum
Service: Amery Metonar!

Second Place Prize of a Free Quest Ticket and three months of Platinum
Service: Allequerie Nisara!

And the First Place Prize goes to a group of DragonRealms players who
teamed up and almost finished the ENTIRE pack of puzzles! A big huzzah to
Allyria, Berrien, Truthgar, Danaria, Barchus, Jaig, and Rayje who have all
won a free Quest Ticket and six months of Platinum Service!

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2. Elanthian Events:

GEMSTONE III RADIO
Join host Spunn and special guests on Saturday, November 13th, from 9-11
PM EST for the special GS3 Radio broadcast "Love and Marriage in
Elanthia." To participate, go to
http://www.play.net/simunet_private/gs3/gs3radio.asp for details on
downloading the free audio software and joining the live chat. Elanthian
news will never be the same again!

There's a lot in store for GS3 Radio in the coming weeks! A new schedule
and premium guest line-up will bring you in-depth looks at the latest
GemStone III developments and upcoming events. Improved broadcast quality
will deliver the news as it happens in an even clearer format, and the
ability to phone in your questions will allow you to talk directly with
web jockeys, and hear your questions & answers live on air!  Watch the
GemStone III website and in-game NEWS for details!

HSARK'S SEALED SACK GAME
There's no telling what that frolicsome merchant will come up with next!
Join Hsark on Tuesday, November 9th for a game of chance and guaranteed
good times. He'll be sporting a limited number of sealed sacks, each
containing a mystery item, which you get to choose from and keep the
prize. No one walks away empty handed!

DRAGON BONES
Join Tegan for his fun-filled game on Teras Isle, Wednesday, November
10th, and in the Landing, Wednesday November 17th.

HSARK'S MERCHANT EVENTS
Hsark is busy this month offering all sorts of games and merchant events.
Meet him on Teras Isle in the early morning of November 23rd for custom
tinting. Then join him again on November 30th for his world-renowned
Pocketed Boot Sales, where he'll be crafting specialty-pocketed boots and
shoes, and performing alterations upon request.

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3. Premium & Platinum News:

November is a big month for merchants and events in Platinum and Premium.
Here are a few you shouldn't miss:

PLATINUM EVENTS
November 8th: Melusine's Custom Alterations
November 16th: Hsark's Sealed Sack Game
November 29th: The Story of Leya

PREMIUM EVENTS
November 15: Melusine's Custom Alterations
November 17th & 24th: Laedriel's Alterations
November 22nd: The Story of Leya

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4. News From Simutronics:

MODUS OPERANDI OPEN HOUSE!
If you've ever dreamed of being a detective, this is your chance! Try out
your sleuthing skills in the white sandy beaches and mysterious dark
alleyways of the tropical island paradise of Modus Operandi! Join the
Morada Island Guides and fellow players for a New Player Night and Open
House on Sunday, November 21st. Meet at the Tourist Information Center for
guided tours of the island, beginning at 7 PM EST.

To participate, go to our web site http://www.modusoperandi.net and log
into play. Once in the game, just type DIR JOHNSTON TOURIST INFORMATION
CENTER to find your way there.  Island Guides will be on hand to answer
the questions of new tourists and veteran travelers alike.  We hope to see
you there!

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5. Contact Us:

If you have any questions or comments about the game, or just want to drop
us a line to say "hi", please reply to gsfeedback@simutronics.com. We'd
love to hear from you!

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Thanks again for joining us in the online world of GemStone III. We hope
this newsletter has given you some useful information that will help you
along in your adventures! If you have any news tips for us, please reply
to this email or write to: gs3-news@simutronics.com.

See you in the game!

The GemStone III Team

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