Pardon me if some of this is incorrect:  I wrote this some months ago.

I was seeking any merchants who would sell
   Tools - Farming
      Shovel
 but found none.

Gardr Keck, blacksmith in Gugrontid, carries one but doesn't sell any nor respond to queries regarding shovels.
The Klannarr sisters have them.  A statement from Aleena implies that you can get one from Nyshyn if you proceed through the Thieves' questline — such would be useful if money was scarce for some persons, but that's no cause to have shovels unavailable from other folks


I don't remember if shovels were necessary for harvesting rooty veggies.
Otherwise, shovels could be used for simple character and roleplay — especially if we could call up the animation anywhere.

[ One of my new characters is Hwokmar, a brash warrior–type and veteran from the Stone Labyrinths. However, to explain his low stats, I've decided that he would recently begin to show an episode of some malady or disease. Would anyone be interested in appearing in the plaza and taking him to the Sanatorium or somewhere like that? ]

I'll ask this in the least spoilery way that I can think to do


This certain quest is one which allows you to get a certain mount that resembles a stingray.
You are asked to go to a certain someone (person A) and get a certain something, then bring it to a certain other someone (person B).  Yet another person (C) is mentioned also.
What if I gave the certain something to that certain someone C rather than someone B?

All I'm looking for is a yes or a no:  Is there only one way to get this certain mount in this certain quest?

This is both a notification and an invitation for discussion.  I am not asking for any of these to be included in the game as is the gossip channel, so there's no need to bother the devs with any of this.

In my PlaneShift autoexec.xml file, I have these channels in addition to the gossip one:
/join alerts for rp
/join meta but no spoilers
/join meta

The purpose for the ‘alerts for rp’ should be obvious:  If one of my characters is in a certain location or doing a certain thing, then I can tell other players and maybe have them log on with an alt or decide “hey, maybe my character want to go there for some reason”.  Can also be used for spontaneous notifications like a tavern brawl or an impromptu public gathering somewhere.
Meant for when IC methods wouldn't get the word out well enough and when few players are online.

The ‘meta’ and ‘meta but no spoilers’ are for discussions about how the game is working and whether something needs improved or whether a player doesn't quite know how to accomplish something.
They are somewhat less formal than the Advisor system.  Probably not much need for them here.

I have begun outlining a ‘novella’ which will take place in Yliakum, the “Death Realm”, and other places.

Anyone who is interested in contributing any of their characters to the story, and collaborating with me in writing it, please post your intentions either here or in PM to me.
By the end of Novari — I mean, November, — I and any who expressed interest shall then go through a brief, group discussion over dividing the authorship duties and the premise of this story.

Word of warning:  It will be drastic and semi–epic.  Gods will be getting involved.

Meanwhile, I shall continue outlining and doing my research.

I'll begin.

Taemian Yangnk says: Now I have to warn you, this anvil weighs 200 kilograms, so don't accept this task unless you are strong enough to handle it.
Taemian Yangnk says: Can you move this item for me?

Gedundk says: Sure, I can move that!

Taemian Yangnk says: Okay then, here is the anvil.
Taemian Yangnk says: Tell Harnquist I sent you so he knows who it's from, and he will give you an assurance note.
Taemian Yangnk says: Return with that note and give it to me.
Taemian Yangnk says: Careful; this anvil's heavy.

>You struggle under the weight of your inventory and must drop something.
>You have received a Heavy Anvil.

Taemian Yangnk wipes sweaty hands on his tunic again.

The first class I considered was the Exploration group.
https://planeshift.teamix.org/myplane/help/3

It really needs one achievement for each city.  We can add meta-achievements later when additional levels are added to the in-game environment.
What about the wilderness?  What about dungeons?  The Eagle Bronze Doors?  Don't forget about zones like Shindrok's Crater.

Then, I looked at the Progression group.
https://planeshift.teamix.org/myplane/help/2

Seems decent enough. 
I would add some for a few of the longer “quest chains” which get you in with a few more of the major or more notable organizations.  After all, these characters are all on an RP server.
Of course, this would require tagging those quests in the database first.

The final group is PlaneShift Loyal Fan.
https://planeshift.teamix.org/myplane/help/1

It could probably be renamed to PlaneShift Loyalty or something.  Otherwise, there isn't much I could see which would be useful here.  Maybe you could add some achievements for a player's score as an Advisor.

Hydlaan guards require you to pocket, holster, or sheath your weapons in public spaces.
They don't do anything about your Glyphs, though.

Now, seeing as how they don't hold your weapons or require anything like that, how would they go about enforcing a similar ban on casting magic?

I have two suggestions for this.  One involves an item, the other does not but is also a tad more complicated.

• the Ensconcer
  worn on the neck.
  generates a buff which prevents casting any spells that target anyone other than yourself.
  
  The buff can be explained as a form of skin–tight shell.  A spell shell, if you will.
  
  When seen by a guard in Hydlaa, the guard performs the same sight–check to see if you are wearing it.  If you are not, the guard demands that you put it on — same as with weapons.
  If you've lost yours, you can explain the situation and buy a new one.  If you have extras, you can return one for a refund of your temporary deposit.

• Magic Dampening Poles
  A similar result, but the buff is from an area effect caused by being in proximity to certain things like lampposts.  They either prevent spells entirely or prevent them from being cast on others.