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Title: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: Proglin on April 16, 2007, 10:37:26 am
Dear Citizens of Yliakum,

After 3 weeks, 2 days and 3 hours, roughly 560 man hours, some blood sweat and tears, the Shields of Eldoreth Event has come to an end. I can safely say it was a great succes, not only because of the team that worked on this event, but also because of the outstanding quallity of your Role-Play. I Wish to thank you all greatly for making this event such a huge succes. Huge succes because it was the largest event ever, most people attended, it was the first ever setting changing GM-event and fo the first time, we had roughly 15 GM's and Devs working on one and the same event. All of this could not have been done without the players. A funny fact might be, that the command that supports the event being listed in your quest window, was not capable of handling the sheer amount of people that actively joined. So, as far as we can count, we had 130 people joining in the event.

Following is a Thanks to all GM's and Devellopers and ofcourse the roles they played. If you read this thread and wish to say something, make useful comments or remarks, feel free to do so, I for one would appriciate if you did.

A special Thanks to:  


Writer of the event: Yill, greatly assisted by Xillix
Overall Organiser: Yill
Organiser Thrkad Chapter: Rayken
Organiser Marta Chapter: Mordraugion
Oganiser Radia Chapter: Yill

Now for the Actors, the ones thatbrought the event to life. I can not thank you enough. I shall list them per chapter to make it a bit more clear.

People that fulfilled roles outside of the 3 main chapters; 

Monnwar, the trusty Scribe of the Octarch - Hilon
Eldoreth, the personal guard of the Octarch - Yill
Goroly, an assisting Hydlaan Guard - Mordraugion
Orend, Messenger of the Octarch - Hanix

Thrkad, the shield of Fire. Chapter 1.

Flyrus, the Fire mage that carries Thrkad - Rayken
Merrel, The long lost love of flyrus - Hilon
Special effects by Hanix and Rennaj, thanks for bringing us the very first tripple Flame Spire!

Marta, The Shield of Water, Chapter 2.

Meklun, Leader of the Kily Klyros tribe, wielder of Marta - Mordraugion
Pryks, Kily Klyros warrior - Xillix
Desus, Kily Klyros Warrior - Hanix
Kayden, Kily Tribesman - Rennaj
(name soon), Kily fishermen - Nilyana

Radia, The Shield of Light, Chapter 3.

Eldoreth, Tired while looking for the last Shield - Yill
Monnwar, Even more tired, needed a severe rest - Hilon
Doriam, The White Mage that posseses Radia, the 3rd Shield - Hilon
Mayze, Mirrored image of Doriam, evil Dark Mage in possesion of Mordek, the Dark Shield - Rayken
Golnn, Doriams helpful Derghir - Mordraugion
Vekul, Doriams other helpful Derghir - Hanix
Derghir 1 - Hilon
Derghir 2 - Rayken
Derghir 3 - Hanix
Derghir 4 - Caarrie
Derghir 5 - Rennaj
Derghir 6 - Mordraugion
Derghir 7 - Tomt
Derghir 8 - Karyuu
Derghir 9 - Drfryer
Derghir 10 - Xillix
Derghir 11 - Kerol
Derghir 12 - Xordan


Looking forward to entertain you all some more, huggles from the entire PS-team.  \\o//

Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: LARAGORN on April 16, 2007, 01:44:55 pm
Big (http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i10/LARAGORN/smileys/hug-1.gif) for each of you involved. I was only able to take part in the first chapter, but I had a great time.

I understand the amount of work involved in an event of this size, but look forward to the next large scale event.

Thanks
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: Donari Tyndale on April 16, 2007, 03:47:57 pm
It is great that you hold events, but can't you manage to do them sometime else then on Sundays? They always seem to start on late Sunday evening here. I stayed up till 3 am on Friday and Saturday not to miss it, and then I learn it is postponed to Sunday....
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: socia on April 16, 2007, 03:53:08 pm
just one thing, I have no chance to join 99% of gmevents cause I'm from another timezone and it's deep night here when events happend...
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: Proglin on April 16, 2007, 04:10:06 pm
I am sorry some of you had to miss the final chapter of the event, we balanced it carefully and chose to do the final chapter at the busiest time. All the rest of the event was spread over the week and over timezones.

As for 99% of the events being at the wrong time zone, i am affraid this is not true. Most GM-events have about 5-8 people joining, many a name I see in these forums, telling us they keep missing the events, run past GM-event characters like mad. (not pointing at anyone here.)

Once more, sorry you had to miss it.
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: Jekkar on April 16, 2007, 04:28:18 pm
T'was a grand event.
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: peeg on April 16, 2007, 06:30:27 pm
Great Event - though I sadly missed Chapter 2 and 3 because they started in the middle of night  for me.
I'd love to see a book in the library with the story written down in it. Xillix? :)
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: Xillix Queen of Fools on April 16, 2007, 06:45:05 pm
peeg it may or may not be being discussed atm.
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: steuben on April 16, 2007, 06:48:40 pm
>.>
<.<

umm. are the logs available... looks like it would be interesting to write up....
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: Narure on April 16, 2007, 06:50:09 pm
 ??? I didnt even hear about this event
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: Baldur on April 16, 2007, 06:51:14 pm
GM's and Developers, you made a great job and am honored to be part of such a hardworking community, which leads to the Roleplayers.
Good job!
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: Idoru on April 16, 2007, 07:27:58 pm
I am really loving the way that GM events are becoming much more grand affairs, this sure does beat 'ive lost my Yulbar' (not that little events are bad in anyway). Congratulations and all thank yous to all involved, both players  (I missed it all :() and GMs/Devs. I am sure that this wasnt an easy Event to either paln or to pull off. Well done :D
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: Raleigh on April 16, 2007, 09:55:35 pm
Too bad I lost this one... it seemed quite big.

Anyway I would need to create a specific character for it, so I think I would have to ignore it anyway, as IC none of my characters would have reasons to involve on it. Still finally another event that is more than just a simple "fetch item a" or "kill mob b"(*cough*) on the rails.
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: bilbous on April 17, 2007, 06:37:32 am
I enjoyed throwing a rotten fish at the notables but please don't tell anyone it was me!  :-X
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: Raleigh on April 17, 2007, 06:44:07 am
I enjoyed throwing a rotten fish at the notables but please don't tell anyone it was me!  :-X
/me hands bilbous a graffiti spray

Now you just have to express your "artistical" gifts on a notable's house wall and you'll be welcome in the crew. Don't ask questions bro', do it!
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: Bartholin on April 17, 2007, 07:51:38 am
I tried to join in when i ran into it down in the dungeons, however the gm guy att decided that my two lines wasnt  "cool" enough and threw me into dr :( meh..
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: Zan on April 17, 2007, 08:07:50 am
Congrats on the event everyone, hopefully the first of many more to follow ... now since this is a settingschanging event maybe a brief summary of what exactly changed for those of us who couldn't participate? I'm sure that gossip or tales of such a major event spread like the wind and reach the ears of all of our characters.
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: Raleigh on April 17, 2007, 08:13:16 am
Congrats on the event everyone, hopefully the first of many more to follow ... now since this is a settingschanging event maybe a brief summary of what exactly changed for those of us who couldn't participate? I'm sure that gossip or tales of such a major event spread like the wind and reach the ears of all of our characters.

I don't think anything has changed. I still think that

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Settings = Written on Stone
Go from point a to b using way x

Now add some complexity to the process, but keep its linearity and you got something fun, but not so much.

Too bad the Yliakum Liberation Front is dead :(, it could have been interesting if they were larger, powerful and participated on such event
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: Arerano on April 17, 2007, 09:36:50 am
The event was great!

Most of them happened at a bad time for me though (lasst one took till 3AM for me.. and that before a monday). Nonetheless, I'm glad that I didn't miss it.
I do understand that it's hard to organise so many people (GM's/Dev's) being available at the same time as well.

I also liked that some players tried not to follow the (probably) prepared path of the event but tried to solve things differently.

I tried to join in when i ran into it down in the dungeons, however the gm guy att decided that my two lines wasnt  "cool" enough and threw me into dr :( meh..
Well, this for example was a prepared path.  ;) I tried not to follow it and got into the DR a 2nd time. It had nothing to do with coolness.. he just was too powerful for us to handle and started to get annoyed by us little nuisances :P

So, a great thank to all the GM's and Dev's who made that event possible and for all the great work they did!
Also great thanks to all the players who made the event enjoyable. (not only those who helped Eldoreth :D )


...hmm something more to say.. *falls asleep at his desk* ..oh well,.. there's work to do

[edit:
And thanks to Shalier, I can present you some screenshots as well:
http://85.214.65.153/thewoiperdinger_forum/index.php?topic=127.msg2310#msg2310
]
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: Rayken on April 17, 2007, 09:18:18 pm
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I tried to join in when i ran into it down in the dungeons, however the gm guy att decided that my two lines wasnt  "cool" enough and threw me into dr :( meh..

I apologize if the context was not clear.  I believe that most of the players down there knew what they were getting into  by that point, but due to the large number of players involved, it was not possible for me to keep track of who had seen what.  It was completely in character for me to do what I did, but I am sorry if it prevented you from enjoying this event.

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Well, this for example was a prepared path.  Wink I tried not to follow it and got into the DR a 2nd time. It had nothing to do with coolness.. he just was too powerful for us to handle.
Exactly, thank you for understanding.  I believe that most of those I teleported knew it was likely and accepted the risk.
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: Earl_Listbard on April 17, 2007, 09:41:10 pm
hehe, I got to see high above hydlaa :P too bad I didn't take a screenie :P


Anyways, this is the kind of event I'd like to see more often 'extended' could describe it well!
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: Donari Tyndale on April 20, 2007, 04:06:08 pm
it was the first ever setting changing GM-event
I am still trying to figure out in what way the settings have changed.
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: Proglin on April 20, 2007, 11:02:52 pm
I am still trying to figure out in what way the settings have changed.

Good :)
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: Donari Tyndale on April 20, 2007, 11:05:55 pm
That was an indirect question  ;)
In which way did the settings change?
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: Valorius Rageway on April 21, 2007, 09:28:49 pm
This event was a lot of fun.

Thanks GMs!
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: Proglin on April 22, 2007, 11:55:48 am
I can give you a hint, it had something to do with the Derghirs. Peraps it was a new race, that might get implemented soon.
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: Donari Tyndale on April 22, 2007, 01:31:24 pm
Cute little things   ;)
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: Bartholin on April 24, 2007, 02:16:15 am
I can give you a hint, it had something to do with the Derghirs. Peraps it was a new race, that might get implemented soon.

{remove if spoiler)

If you wish to know about them, There is a book about them in Joyasa's(sp :P) library. As far as i have read, i can only gather that they plan on destroying Hyldaa and all of its ppl. We will have to move underwater as they can not survive underwater. THUS the Galkards were put into the game :) I also found the npc that i beleave wrote the books, or at the very least read them and took them literal :D
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: Ralleyon on April 24, 2007, 10:28:44 am
Awww, man! I missed another one. The biggest. I'm starting to hate school reallly bad now.  :devil:

Now... back to reading for the exams again :/
Title: Re: The Shields of Eldoreth event, Aftermath.
Post by: oningo on May 11, 2007, 09:30:27 pm
Well my post is a really late one. But I had some difficulty logging into the forums until i got advice in the IRC channel  :) . Yeah i still remember this event. I am lucky to have been in all its episodes. The big 4 and the smaller ones in between. I must congragulate the GM and Dev teams on this. 'Roofwalker ' was great (my first all participation event). I learnt how to RP then by watching others do it. And the shields of Eldoreth was amazing. It had a good story line, had different stories to intrest different players- adventure, romance, intrigue, negotiation, fighting, magic, teleportation to name a few, all spread over many episodes. A most memorable event and I wish to thank all the GMs and devs involved directly -acting and storywriting, and as support during this event. The coordination must have been a major pain  ;D ...and i am thankful you guys stuck by it and made it happen. I also want to thank a lot of the players in these events ...firstly in "roofwalker" for helping me appreciate RP in the game...and secondly in 'shields of eldoreth' as they were supportive and gave constructive criticism to my RP  :) . The RP community in PS was most entertaining with their imaginative, creative role playing in these events . Thank you all. \\o//   :flowers:  :thumbup: