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GemStone III Newsletter: Edition 9 December 7, 1999 You can unsubscribe from this free monthly newsletter at any time by following the instructions at the bottom of this email. -------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------- 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! -------------------------------------------- 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) -------------------------------------------- 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! -------------------------------------------- 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! -------------------------------------------- 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