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GemStone IV Prime HARDCORE

Welcome to GemStone IV Prime HARDCORE. This contest was created in Gemstone Platinum by Kithus/Brinret and others, and I believe there is enough interest to duplicate the even in Gemstone Prime. Much of the structure of this event will be taken directly from the Platinum instance, which is currently ongoing and can be found here: Platinum HARDCORE.The basic essence of the contest is simple. You make a new character, in GemStone IV Prime, and if the character dies, you are out. With that basic premise out of the way we will get into the various rules that need to be put into place to ensure a fair competition. Please keep in mind that this contest is run primarily on an honor system and we are trusting participants to follow the rules.

Contest Rules

  • All participants, upon creation, must post in the GemStone IV Prime HARDCORE thread to include their HARDCORE character's name, race and profession. Said characters must be created on or after November 1st, 2017.
  • Upon death you should submit a post to the thread informing the community of the character’s death and immediately delete the character. Inventory may be transferred to a non-HARDCORE character prior to deletion. Should you wish to create a new character for the HARDCORE competition, you must select a different name than the one used previously.
  • HARDCORE characters may reroll prior to dying and keep their current name should they wish to do so. Aftering rerolling, new level, race, and profession information should be conveyed via updating the wiki or in a message board post in the appropriate thread.
  • HARDCORE characters must be self-spelled. This means no outside spells may be used. Spells the character can activate themselves from Magic Items or Scrolls are permitted. Automatic group spells such as (but not limited to) Benediction (307), Warding Sphere (310), Kai's Triumph Song (1007), and Song of Tonis (1035) are permitted when hunting with other HARDCORE characters. Group spells that remain once the character leaves the hunting group such as (but not limited to) Mass Blurs (911), Mass Colors (611), and Mass Elemental Defense (419) are not permitted.
  • Should a HARDCORE character receive outside spells from another player, they may dispel themselves using any available means to include an alternate account, fellow HARDCORE characters, or non-HARDCORE characters.
  • Participation in Profession Guilds, to include giving and receiving training is permitted to include the use of both HARDCORE and Non-HARDCORE characters. MAing your training partner is not permitted.
  • Participation in Societies, to include tasks requiring the direct involvement of other characters is permitted, as is the use of both HARDCORE and Non-HARDCORE characters to complete said tasks. MAing the required participants is not permitted, nor is the use of non-HARDCORE characters to make certain tasks easier, such as razing Warcamps.
  • The Artisan Skill Fletching is permitted beginning at level 0. Crafting and Forging of no more than two weapon types is permitted once the HARDCORE character has reached level 20. Training in Cobbling and the remaining weapon types is permitted once the character reaches level 40.
  • HARDCORE characters are not to be hunted with non-HARDCORE characters. Further, while playing more than 1 HARDCORE character at a time is permitted, MAing HARDCORE characters for group hunting purposes or any other unforseen benefits is not permitted. (No HARDCORE MA armies, please!)
  • The use of secondary characters for the purposes of locker storage, audience repetitions, experience gain, or any other benefit is not permitted.
  • Items and silver may not be obtained from other characters. This means nothing may be received from another character or player shop, including character-to-character sales. All silver and inventory must be earned by the HARDCORE character. NPC shop purchases are permitted. Items the HARDCORE character obtained from a merchant, including raffles and merchant services, are permitted. Use of the pawnshop is allowed. However, no attempts should be made to knowingly buy or sell items to purposefully supply HARDCORE characters.
  • The taking or use of items left on the town bench, donation bin, or other communal containers is not permitted, though HARDCORE characters are free to donate items. HARDCORE characters may not take or make use of any items or silver found laying on the ground unless generated by the game itself (truffles, smooth stones, etc). One exception to this rule is that HARDCORE characters may take acorns from the Town Square bench (or containers on/near it) should the need arise.
  • Items from a grand auction, Duskruin, Delirium Manor or other "pay to play", or "1 win per account" sources are not permitted. Items from Reim are permitted but only from your daily free Reim run. Prizes obtained from OOG competitions or rewards such as (but not limited to) the Premium Monthly Submission contest, Indiegogo campaigns, GM/Gamehost/Mentor rewards, and CHE/MHO rewards are not permitted.
  • GM Merchant services, including premium only merchants, are allowed in all forms with the exception of the types of festivals outlined in the rules above. Raffles run by GMs or CHE/MHO organizations are also permitted. Participation and prizes involving all manner of games run by GMs are allowed to be entered by HARDCORE characters. Participation in games or competitions run by CHE/MHOs, groups, or individuals are allowed only if the chance of success is not guaranteed. The HARDCORE character may not receive spells, services, or hunt in groups with NON-HARDCORE characters during the course of these games. Prizes may be accepted for winning said games, but not solely for participation. Always remember the spirit of the HARDCORE competition and use your best judgement when participating in such activities.
  • No outside services from OTHER CHARACTERS are allowed. This includes:
    • Armor skills
    • Artisan Skills
    • Blessing
    • Enchanting/Ensorcelling/Elemental Resistance
    • Healing
    • Locksmithing
    • Mass spells
    • Society or Adventure Guild resources (Pelts, Gems, Herbs, etc)
  • NOTE: The use of Bards for the purposes of Loresinging is permitted.
  • The use of Login rewards for both standard and F2P HARDCORE characters is permitted.
  • Deaths resulting from PvP, direct GameMaster action, or GAME WIDE outage are exempt. Also any death that is a required part of a task that may or may not exist for a specific society is exempt.
  • GemStone IV Prime HARDCORE characters cannot use any item purchased with Simucoins. Similar items found normally are allowed. However, F2P HARDCORE characters may purchase and make use of F2P specific Simucoin items such as (but not limited to) experience, society, inventory, and silver passes. Doing so only disqualifies the F2P HARDCORE character from receiving any extra bonuses associated with the rewards for being a F2P account.
  • Gemstone IV Prime HARDCORE characters cannot use any mechanically beneficial item or service obtained via Premium Points, nor can HARDCORE characters use the free X a day Premium spell items.
  • GemStone IV Prime HARDCORE characters shall at a minimum toggle on the ability to view their level in their profiles. It is recommended that the Strongest Foe toggle also be set, as well as any other appplicable toggles such as Warcamps, Lock, Trap, Guild, and Society

Rewards

The biggest reward is the honor and prestige from your fellow GemStone IV Prime HARDCORE players. That said, to make it interesting, I will be offering the following prizes to participants:

  • Upon reaching level 20 a GemStone IV Prime HARDCORE character can show their Lord/Lady title to Glanvis for a 1 million silver reward payable to a non-HARDCORE character of their choice. The first character to achieve this level will receive a reward of 2 million silver.
  • Upon reaching level 40 a GemStone IV Prime HARDCORE character can show their Great Lord/Lady title to Glanvis for a 5 million silver reward payable to a non-HARDCORE character of their choice. The first character to achieve this level will receive a reward of 10 million silver.
  • Upon reaching level 70 a GemStone IV Prime HARDCORE character can show their High Lord/Lady title to Glanvis for a 10 million silver reward payable to a non-HARDCORE character of their choice. The first character to achieve this level will receive a reward of 20 million silver.
  • Upon reaching level 100 a GemStone IV Prime HARDCORE character can show their Grand Lord/Lady title to Glanvis for a 25 million silver reward payable to a non-HARDCORE character. The first character to achieve this level will receive a reward of 50 million silver and the adulation of his peers! Additionally the HARDCORE character is now exempt from deletion on death.
  • F2P HARDCORE characters will be awarded the same silver prize as the first character to reach each level milestone regardless of their time to reach said level range (20, 40, 70, 100). Use of F2P only Simucoin items such as spell or society passes is allowed, though doing so disqualifies the HARDCORE character from receiving the F2P reward bonus.

HARDCORE Adventurers Questing

Name Race Profession Level Strongest Foe Location Inception Date
Halier Dark Elf Sorcerer 20 Zombie Landing 01 November 2017 - 12:49 AM
Mirienda Erithian Sorcerer 18 Wolfshade Ta'Vaalor 01 November 2017 - 4:32 AM
Ardkor Dwarf Cleric 20 Ancient Zombie Landing 01 November 2017 - 8:40 AM
Caitis (mk 2) Dwarf Ranger 11 Grizzled Thyril Icemule 01 November 2017 - 2:50 PM
Mortalite Giantkin Bard Landing 01 November 2017 - 12:01 PM
Anthola Giantkin Paladin 10 Puma Ta'Vaalor 01 November 2017 - 1:22 PM
Feffiny Burghal Gnome Paladin 2 Icemule 01 November 2017 - 4:04 PM
Tannae Giantkin Paladin 7 Grizzled Fanged Rodent Ta'Vaalor 02 November 2017 - 12:51 PM
Isen Giantkin Paladin 4 Landing 02 November 2017 - 5:16 PM
Asheldia Erithian Empath 18 Grizzled Swamp Troll Landing 03 November 2017 - 11:01 PM
Veweld Gnome Wizard 6 Coyote Landing 04 November 2017 - 12:15 AM
Phyrgon Half-Krolvin Wizard 10 Forest Troll 03 November 2017 - 10:00 PM
Arrisie Elf Empath 5 Giant Ant Landing 04 November 2017 - 11:34 AM
Unofer Dwarf Wizard 12 Greater Burrow Orc Landing 04 November 2017 - 2:47 PM
Bakugo (F2P) Aelotoi Ranger 5 Water Moccasin Ta'Vaalor 04 November 2017 - 11:41 AM
Hartkorre Giantkin Paladin 12 Black Bear 05 November 2017 10:09 AM
Khrayla Half-Krolvin Warrior 13 ancient darkwoode Ta'Vaalor 05 November 2017 5:15 PM
Khanne Halfling Wizard 4 Sea Nymph Landing 06 November 2017- 5:37 PM
Zappaz Half-Elf Ranger 4 Grizzled Kobold Ta'Vaalor 05 November 2017 - 10:58 PM
Anaguar Half-elf Monk 12 Ancient Death Dirge Landing 06 November 2017 - 7:37 PM
Turnipero Giantkin Bard 5 Hobgoblin Landing 07 November 2017 - 9:07 PM
Yhall Giantkin Warrior 6 Greater Kappa Landing 07 November 2017 - 9:41 PM
Viserys Elf Warrior Ta'Illistim 08 November 2017 - 10:00 AM
Rogert Dwarf Warrior 5 Relnak Landing 08 November 2017 - 11:24 AM
Sjoll Human Ranger River's Rest 09 November 2017 - 11:28 AM
Luthaed Half-Elf Rogue 5 Water Moccasin Ta'Vaalor 10 November 2017 - 5:00 PM
Blaelog Dark Elf Wizard 12 November 2017 - 8:38 AM
Flekk Halfling Empath 2 Carrion Worm Icemule 12 November 2017 - 1:14 PM
Zhendu Forest Gnome Empath Ta'Vaalor 12 November 2017 - 3:27 PM
Aisenit (F2P) Elven Ranger 4 Ta'Vaalor 13 November 2017 - 12:29 AM
Horfiz (F2P) Burghal Gnome Monk 10 Grizzled Troglodyte Landing 15 November 2017 - 6:47 AM
Brogner Dwarf Wizard Landing 15 November 2017 - 3:39 PM
Narms Giantkin Warrior 15 November 2017 - 3:34 PM
Ptomin Dwarf Rogue 11 Gnoll Ranger Landing 15 November 2017 - 10:34 PM
Servil Dark Elf Sorcerer 3 Greater Ghoul Landing 20 November 2017 - 11:39 AM
Moshei Erithian Monk Landing 23 November 2017 - 9:01 AM
Thorndis Dark Elf Rogue 7 Grizzled Hobgoblin NA 25 November 2017 - 5:01 PM
Duillen Elf Ranger 3 Hobgoblin Landing 26 November 2017 - 4:35 PM
Somrets Halfling Wizard 6 Mongrel Troll Landing 26 November 2017 - 12:01 PM
Orwac Dwarf Paladin 5 Dark Apparition 30 November 2017 - 8:35 AM
Jachon Half-elf Ranger Landing 02 December 8:39 PM

Fallen Heroes

Name Race Profession Level Inception Date Death Date Killed By
Caitis Dwarf Ranger 3 01 November 2017 - 11:38 AM 01 November 2017 - 2:50 PM White Vysan
Eannat Giantkin Paladin 2 01 November 2017 - 12:38 AM 01 November 2017 - 11:59 PM Dark Vysan
Ranehd Dark Elf Sorcerer 3 02 November 2017 - 5:16 AM 02 November 2017 - 8:17 AM Ghoul
Moguchaya Half-Krolvin Monk 6 01 November 2017 - 7:20 PM 04 November 2017 - 8:39 AM 3x lesser orcs
Trixsi (F2P) Dark Elf Wizard 4 04 November 2017 - 11:41 AM 05 November 2017 - 2:56 AM Dark Apparition
Zlaine Half-Krolvin Monk 6 04 November 2017 - 6:35 AM 05 November 2017 - 10:58 PM Spotted Lynx
Harminius (F2P) Halfling Rogue 5 02 November 2017 - 8:23 AM 06 November 2017 - 11:26 AM Blood Red Scarab
Hareyk Dwarf Empath 3 08 November 2017 - 1:25 AM 10 November 2017 - 2:18 AM Water Witch
Dwarden Elf Cleric 10 02 November 2017 - 3:31 PM 11 November 2017 - 11:12 AM Bone Golem
Izzire Forest Gnome Ranger 10 05 November 2017 - 10:43 PM 11 November 2017 - 11:26 pm Large Ogre
Tinesia (F2P) Elf Ranger 6 01 November 2017 - 11:24 AM 13 November 2017 - 12:25 AM Fanged Viper
Mazikene (F2P) Aelotoi Wizard 10 04 November 2017 - 11:41 AM 13 November 2017 - 12:01 AM Bone Golem
Hagmar (F2P) Dark Elf Rogue 8 06 November 2017 - 11:30 AM 13 November 2017 - 4:40 PM Claidhmore-wielding Thunder Troll
Maizekeen (F2P) Aelotoi Wizard 7 13 November 2017 - 2:16 AM 16 November 2017 - 3:33 AM Unknown
Curr Halfling Wizard NA 15 November 2017 - 8:07 PM 16 November 2017 - 5:18 AM Relnak
Eziel Halfling Paladin 8 11 November 2017 - 11:42 PM 16 November 2017 - 8:40 PM Whiptail, Mongrel Kobold
Eronderl Erithian Wizard 6 16 November 2017 - 9:30 PM 17 November 2017 - 4:10 PM Tree Viper
Eskoff Dwarf Warrior 11 01 November 2017 - 5:21 AM 17 November 2017 - 8:20 PM Werebear
Alpheratz Human Bard 5 17 November 2017 - 6:53 AM 17 November 2017 - 8:46 PM Whiptail & Cobra
Gavlock Human Cleric 6 17 November 2017 - 10:02 PM 19 November 2017 - 8:26 PM Unknown
Rigail Dwarf Empath 7 17 November 2017 - 4:12 PM 19 November 2017 - 9:20 PM Grimswarm Troll Paladin
Flimberyl Halfling Wizard 5 18 November 2017 - 3:56 PM 20 November 2017 - 7:32 AM Gak
Orsal Dark Elf Sorcerer 5 19 November 2017 - 9:45 PM 19 November 2017 - 7:45 PM Grimswarm Troll Cleric
Tannellen Elf Paladin 14 01 November 2017 - 9:59 PM 22 November 2017 - 1:47 PM Shelfae Chieftain & Soldier
Djinx Dark Elf Rogue 0 22 November 2017 - 11:01 PM 23 November 2017 - 8:35 AM Giant Rat
Xylles Dark Elf Rogue 0 24 November 2017 - 3:16 PM 24 November 2017 - 6:35 PM Acid Trap
Rowlen Elven Paladin NA 24 November 2017 - 7:46 PM 25 November 2017 - 1:33 PM NA
Xyllez Dark Elf Rogue 3 24 November 2017 - 9:25 PM 25 November 2017 - 4:11 PM Tree Viper
Zunessa Elf Cleric 6 21 November 2017 - 2:40 AM 25 November 2017 - 4:54 PM NA
Callannen Elf Paladin 4 25 November 2017 - 1:52 PM 26 November 2017- 10:28 AM NA
Demeth Half Krolvin Ranger 10 20 November 2017 - 7:52 PM 26 November 2017 - 3:02 PM Mongrel Troll
Rect Human Empath 8 20 November 2017 - 10:06 PM 29 November 2017 - 1:03 AM NA
Scripps Burghal Gnome Monk 7 19 November 2017 - 11:30 AM 29 November 2017 - 12:10 PM Hobgoblin & Spotted Lynx
Iachon Giantkin Paladin 12 17 November 2017 - 7:32 PM 02 December 2017 - 1:03 PM Grizzled Deranged Sentry
Rambals Human Cleric 18 01 November 2017 - 12:44 AM 02 December 7:11 PM Wights and Rotting Woodsmen
Mazikene (F2P) (mk 3) Aelotoi Wizard 12 16 November 2017 - 2:10 PM 03 December 2016 - 2:37 AM NA

HARDCORE Leaderboards

Level Achievements Name Level
Current Highest Level Halier 20
Highest Level Ever Achieved Halier 20
Title Achievement Name
First Lord/Lady Lord Halier
First Great Lord/Lady
First High Lord/Lady
First Grand Lord/Lady
Monetary Achievements Name
First to One Million Silvers Ardkor
First to Ten Million Silvers
Fame Achievements Name
First to One Million Fame Ardkor
First to Five Million Fame
First to Ten Million Fame
Warcamp Achievements Name
First to Raze a Warcamp
Highest Number of Warcamps Razed (Number)
Adventurer's Guild Achievements Name
First to 100 Adventurer's Guild Tasks - Variant
First to 500 Adventurer's Guild Tasks - Variant
First Expeditioniary/Quester
First Epic Adventurer/Campaign Leader
Society Achievements Name
First Voln Master Ardkor
First CoL Master
First Sunfist Master
Artisan Skill Achievements Name
First Master Fletcher Demeth
First Master Craftsman
First Master Blacksmith
First Master Forger
First Master Cobbler
Profession Guild Achievements Name
First Master of Any Guild Skill
First Guildmaster - Profession

HARDCORE Profession Achievements

Sorcerer Achievements Name
Current Highest Level Sorcerer (level) Halier (20)
Highest Level Ever Achieved (level) Halier (20)
First T5 Ensorcell
Wizard Achievements Name
Current Highest Level Wizard (level) Unofer (12)
Highest Level Ever Achieved (level) Unofer (12)
First 7x Enchant
Cleric Achievements Name
Current Highest Level Cleric (level) Ardkor (19)
Highest Level Ever Achieved (level) Ardkor (19)
First Commune
Empath Achievements Name
Current Highest Level Empath (level) Asheldia (17)
Highest Level Ever Achieved (level) Asheldia (17)
First Regeneration
Ranger Achievements Name
Current Highest Level Ranger (level) Caitis (mk 2) (11)
Highest Level Ever Achieved (level) Caitis (mk 2) (11)
First with Fully Bonded Animal Companion
Paladin Achievements Name
Current Highest Level Paladin (level) Hartkorre (12)
Highest Level Ever Achieved (level) Tannellen (14)
First with Fully Bonded Weapon
Bard Achievements Name
Current Highest Level Bard (level) Turnipero (5)
Highest Level Ever Achieved (level) Turnipero (5)
First to Summon Singing Sword
Warrior Achievements Name
Current Highest Level Warrior (level) Khrayla (13)
Highest Level Ever Achieved (level) Khrayla (13)
First with Fully Bonded Weapon
Rogue Achievements Difficulty Modifier Name
Current Highest Level Rogue (level) NA Ptomin (11)
Highest Level Ever Achieved (level) NA Ptomin (11)
Hardest Lock Picked -130 Thorndis
Hardest Trap Disarmed -64 Thorndis
Monk Achievements Name
Current Highest Level Monk (level) Anaguar (12)
Highest Level Ever Achieved (level) Anaguar (12)
First to Achieve Maximized Perfect Self

HARDCORE Community Competitions

Community Contest Name 1st Place Contestant
November 2017 Outfit Competition Tannellen
Community Contest Name Winning Contestant Winning Contestant
November 2017 Baubles and Heirlooms Competition Ardkor Mirienda

External Links

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