Edition 9

GemStone III Newsletter: Edition 9
December 7, 1999

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Table of Contents

1. New Releases: Buddy Contest Winners, Character Portraits, Ebon's Gate
Survey, Giantkin History Revealed
2. Elanthian Events: Solstice Tree Festivities, VegasCon 2000, Lorekeepers
Lexicon Games, December Events
3. News from Simutronics: Unique Holiday Gifts
4. 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 are 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,
December 31st!

Grand Prize: Custom Character Alteration - Vullcan Tyress
Second Prize: Free Quest Ticket - Majec Whitesky
Third Place: Free Month Subscription - Valtais Sempi

LOOK LIKE A MILLION!
Character Portraits are finally here! Let our team of professional artists
create a unique portrait of your character for all to see inside the game.
Simply submit a description of your character and an artist will work from
your own words! Regular signups open on Tuesday, December 7th, at 12 AM
EST. For more information, check out the Character Portrait link on the
GemStone III website at http://gemstone.net.

EBON'S GATE SURVEY
If you attended the Ebon's Gate Festival in October, we want to hear from
you! Whether it's a pat on the back or a piece of your mind, your feedback
will help us improve your gaming experience. Go to the GemStone III
website to fill out the form. If you'd like to discuss a survey topic in
greater detail, please visit the GemStone III Surveys topic in the
bulletin boards.

GIANTKIN HISTORY REVEALED!
Although great mysteries still surround the great Elanthian race known as
Giantman or Giantkin, scribes have pieced together all available
information in a couple documents that every Elanthian should read. Visit
the GemStone III Files Library and explore the history of Giantkin today!

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2. Elanthian Events:

SOLSTICE TREE FESTIVITIES
Join us Sunday, December 19th, for one of the most cherished Winter
Solstice traditions  -- the lighting and decorating of the Solstice Tree!
A special Winter Solstice tree will be placed in the Garden Niche just
west of the Small Park in Wehnimer's Landing. The Houses of Elanthia are
providing the beautiful decorations and refreshments will be served, so
come join in the merry-making! Check the in-game NEWS soon for the time.

VEGASCON 2000!
Come experience the sights and sounds of Las Vegas, February 10th through
February 13th! Dinner, games, gambling and nightlife, all in one
breathtaking weekend! Put on by the Players FOR the Players! Enjoy the
atmosphere with people that understand what it means to skin a kobold and
slay a tsark! Visit the GemStone III website for more details and an
itinerary for this exciting weekend. For more information, email Michael
or Ginger at VegasCon2000@aol.com. Reserve your space now - you don't want
to miss out!

LOREKEEPER'S LEXICON GAMES!
Join the Lorekeepers of Silverwood Manor for a special Lexicon for Novice
citizens.  This is a fun and interactive way to learn all the best action
verbs and enhance your roleplaying activity in Elanthia! Gather for the
festivities on Wednesday, December 8th at 9:00 PM EST in IceMule Trace at
Silverwood Manor (located one north and one west from Town Center at 310
Cursed Street). Mentors and GameMasters will be available for
demonstrations and questions following the games!

DECEMBER EVENTS
Mark your calendars now so you're sure not to miss the upcoming merchants,
events, and games!

PRIME
December 11th: Hsark's Guessing Game
December 13th: Scavenger Hunt
December 14th: Hsark's Belts (selling pocketed belts and alterations)
December 20th: Melusine's Return Alterations
December 21st: Hsark's Gemworks (crafting custom jewelry)

PREMIUM
December 8th: Laedril's Alterations

PLATINUM
December 15th, 22nd, & 29th: Laedril's Alterations
December 27th: Scavenger Hunt
December 28th: Hsark's Hilts (embedding gems into hilts)

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3. News from Simutronics:

UNIQUE HOLIDAY GIFTS
Not sure what to get for that special online friend? How about a GemStone
III mug or T-shirt! There's a selection of beautiful high-quality items
available for purchase, which can be billed directly to your account!
Check out the Merchandise link at the GemStone III website to find the
perfect "real world" gift for your friends!

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4. 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