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Title: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Eurac on December 17, 2007, 01:58:29 am

THE HOUSE OF GAMES

Welcome to the House of Games. Down your tools, sheath your blades and try your luck. Forget your worries and indulge in one of our splendid games. We can be found throughout Yliakum hosting games and events for your pleasure but feel free to visit us at Kada Els tavern in Hydlaa at anytime.

Good Luck Citizens.

Go to www.hogwebs.webs.com for news and current events.

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The House of Games Guild.

[Those wishing to join the guild should contact us in game, via our website or post on this thread]

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Suno_Regin on December 17, 2007, 02:16:48 am

Having IC guild chat is what turns off a lot of people (especially me). It doesn't really make sense that a group of people are speaking to eachother ICly from all across Yliakum...it's like whispers.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Eurac on December 17, 2007, 02:22:34 am

Your right, I will modify.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Zan on December 17, 2007, 11:22:00 am

Nice initiative! I wish you good luck.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Tuxide on December 17, 2007, 01:03:47 pm

Nice, Eurac, I hope it's for sale *grins* Seriously, I've been meaning to look into something like this for about the past two and a half years.

Quote from: Suno_Regin on December 17, 2007, 02:16:48 am

Having IC guild chat is what turns off a lot of people (especially me). It doesn't really make sense that a group of people are speaking to eachother ICly from all across Yliakum...it's like whispers.

I tend to disagree, if you're not talking as if you're in proximity then you're probably OOC anyways and should use brackets in that channel.  Least that's how I run my guild.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Suno_Regin on December 17, 2007, 02:28:27 pm

Tuxide, it saves confusion, simple as that. If you wanna roleplay "in a vicinity", use the main tab, keep guild OOC. Good example is, way back when I was in the Feline's Lair, we would swap between OOC and IC chat in the guild tab. We were all speaking OOC, then suddenly a new member joins, and I typed in something OOC. Just then, everyone yelled at me "RP!!!!!! RP!!!!!!" and caused a great deal of confusion that heavily ticked me off.

Just don't do it, IC in main tab, OOC in guild chat. Saves a ton of confusion and "character ruining" as I call it.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Tuxide on December 17, 2007, 03:12:11 pm

I'm not too sure I understand your example, but I really think it depends on what kind of person is running the guild and how fast it grows...if you know what kind of guilds I'm referring to there.  Eurac isn't going to make a big lame guild of powerlevelling noobs that do not take RP passionately, that I know.  I am really interested to see what existing characters join this guild (and what kind of new people it attracts).

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Zan on December 18, 2007, 10:23:24 am

Well I'd say this is one of those "Your guild, your rules." things. Guild tabs can be used for both roleplay and casual chat ... as long as you stay in character in main tab I don't think anyone has anything to say about what you want your guild tab used for :P

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Eurac on December 18, 2007, 04:26:40 pm

Thanks everyone for the positive feedback, sorry I have not replied earlier my ISP has been down. The IC/OOC debate is interesting although I agree that IC in main and OOC in guild would save a lot of confusion. Thanks Tux' for the compliment, RP is most important to me.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Indygo on December 23, 2007, 09:09:46 pm

I like the concept of the guild Eurac.  Gambling has been one of Indygo's hobbies for quite a while.  It may be something I am interested in though I wonder, how would it be viewed by the public.  Is this something (meaning the guild) that would be considered acceptable and fair, or would most believe it is a scam or a way to cheat people in disguise?  I mean this in context of characters not the forums. 

On the other hand, gambling can be quite fun even when you are losing and I have a handfull of games I would be able to bring to the guild that are tested and have been popular among those that played them.

Hope to speak to you in game.  :D

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Eurac on February 06, 2008, 01:56:19 pm

Tickets for the nest HYDLAA DRAW are on sale now, come and find THE HOUSE OF GAMES to buy yours.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Phinehas on February 06, 2008, 10:17:37 pm

Hey, I've been meaning to suggest... In fact, I have suggested in-game, though I was apparently ignored, that it might not be best to hold gaming in the main rooms of the tavern. Perhaps a back room would be better and make for more realistic RP. It not only seems unlikely that an official gaming organization would just be held at a bench in the middle of a tavern, but it's also very distracting to try and RP with someone announcing roles and winners and all that stuff all the time.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Eurac on February 10, 2008, 12:08:52 am

Phinehas. Your RP should incorporate the surroundings you are in, taverns are busy places with much going on at one time. Maybe if you are having a private conversation then you should take it to a back room. The tavern is a public place where many citizens wish to have a little fun, many RPs are going on at any one time. My games are RP, Should I stop my RP so others can chat in peace. Try group.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Tuxide on February 10, 2008, 02:21:03 am

I concur with Eurac.  Taverns are noisy, although I admit I would like to see a separate building for this.  The problem now is that the game is not mature enough yet for what I really want to do.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Phinehas on February 10, 2008, 09:53:27 am

Eurac, don't pretend you can teach me to RP...

Just a suggestion... but maybe you could try and see my point, rather than just jumping straight to the defending of your actions... That would be novel and almost unheard of on these forums, but hey, maybe you could set a precedent.

I know that taverns are noisy and what-not... That doesn't bother me... I'm more questioning the reality of holding "official" games in the main room of a tavern... Admittedly, I don't know much about taverns in general, but it would seem to me not really to be the thing... Maybe if it was a cheap seedy tavern, but in a place like Kada-Els I'd think they'd have separate rooms for games or something.  I can't think of a single valid IC reason why your games wouldn't be held in a back room. Anyway, if you don't want to, don't. You'll run your guild as you want, regardless of the input of others, so carry on.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Eurac on February 13, 2008, 12:16:46 am

Eurac has returned to the forest, The House of Games will become what ever it becomes. Farewell everyone and thanks for all the fish.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Suno_Regin on February 13, 2008, 12:18:27 am

Quote from: Eurac on February 13, 2008, 12:16:46 am

Eurac has returned to the forest, The House of Games will become what ever it becomes. Farewell everyone and thanks for all the fish.

What made you leave so suddenly? =/
Your gambling was flourishing...why stop now?
You're doing a great job...stay.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Zwenze on February 13, 2008, 12:25:25 am

Your suddenly departure is a shock. A huge loss in the community. You will be missed.

Farewell brodr Eurac - you will be missed - I hope you find a better live in the woods




A sad and melancholic dwarf leaves the area wiping a tear from his eye

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Velh Krome on February 13, 2008, 12:32:45 am

Are you seriously leaving PS now?
I definitely hope not and second Zwenze. You have always been good fun Eurac!
I will be waiting for a more detailed and optimistical explanation of yours o/

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: zorbels on February 13, 2008, 12:41:23 am

Quote from: Phinehas

Eurac, don't pretend you can teach me to RP...

 :o Wow, I am surprized by this comment. I really don't think it needed to be even said. Why? Becasue we are all at different levels of RPing. Don't ever kid yourself and think that you can't learn new technics or ideas from others.  ;)

@Eurac: I am sorry to see you go. As said in this thread, this will be a huge loss to the community. What your guild does is enhances the RP enviroment and gives people something to do while they socialize.  It takes alot of work to make a guild like this happen. It sucks that you are leaving and judging by the posters they loved your idea too. Thanks for the attempt to add to the game! Take care and best wishes.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Leama on February 13, 2008, 01:44:02 am

Eurac,

No do not leave please. It will never be the same without you. I will miss you terribly.
/me loves you Eurac

Don't make me cry please

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Izzabella on February 13, 2008, 04:25:58 am

I am sorry to hear that you are leaving, too bad we can't arrange another kidnapping, you were such a great dwarf all stuffed in a sack ;)

You were a great role-player and weather or not you realized it you have taught me lots. thanks for making an impression to me as well as many others in the community. you will be missed.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Phinehas on February 13, 2008, 07:33:38 am

Well, I must admit that even I think this is a shame. This was one of the more successful attempts at a gaming guild, and while Phinehas isn't a gamer, it's still a fun service to provide, and adds to the depth of the community.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Zwenze on February 13, 2008, 04:43:35 pm

Eurac gave an alt from me leadership if his guild. Kaylain gave me all items she found from Eurac. Later that evening I realized that Eurac even deleted his char. To prevent imposting I made an Eurac char - but I will never roleplay with him.

Seems I have Euracs legacy in my hands. I will look if I can find someone able and willing to continue/revive the house of games. I will not role play with Eurac. When Eurac (I mean the player behind) will return he can have his name back. But I have little hope for an return.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Dajoji on February 13, 2008, 05:10:04 pm

Sorry to hear about Eurac's departure. I've seen many friends leave. Sometimes they come back and sometimes they leave for good. But remember that this is just a game and RL comes first. If he didn't share with you the reasons behind his leaving PS then perhaps it's something he wanted to keep private. It's good to let him know he'll be missed and I'm sure he'll appreciate it. Maybe he just needs a little time and it's better if players keep in mind that even though we can make friends through Planeshift, most of those relationships are just game acquaintances and do not really have that much meaning IRL. And for those that do, PS is only one way to reach them so you can still stay in touch.

And as far as the House of Games goes, things like this put guilds to the test. A strong guild should survive its creators. Eurac was the leader but he was also only one of its members. It's up to the rest to prove if the guild has the strength to stand on its own now, and it should. I don't see a reason why this guild should not continue to exist.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Eurac on March 14, 2008, 02:11:05 am

The House of Games will be back in business soon. Come and try your luck. \\o//

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Leama on March 14, 2008, 02:16:39 am

/me dances with joy with return of her dear friend Eurac. Welcome back!!

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Zwenze on March 14, 2008, 02:28:54 am

Quote from: Eurac on March 14, 2008, 02:11:05 am

The House of Games will be back in business soon. Come and try your luck. \\o//

And old dwarf smiles broadly and gets his circles ready.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Eurac on April 09, 2008, 10:31:39 pm

Tickets for The Hydlaa Draw are now on sale. Good Luck.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Eurac on April 28, 2008, 06:00:19 pm

I have change the draw date to a friday to give contestants a better chance of being able to attend. I hope to hold the Hydlaa Draw on the first friday of each month in the future. Good luck everyone, if you don't have tickets yet come and find me at Harnquists forge in Hydlaa Plaza or at Kada Els.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games. New website.
Post by: Eurac on July 21, 2008, 07:00:56 pm

The House of Games has a new website and a new guild structure.

[He he! It's my first effort at a website :/]

[Oh! Eurac also has a facebook profile]

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Eurac on April 20, 2009, 09:57:59 pm

The House of Games is open, we are also recruiting, do find us in game for some fun  :devil:

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Nafid on June 30, 2009, 03:05:04 pm

This is a message for Eurac

Azeral here,lately I've been having many glitches with my planeshift making it totaly unplayable so i wont be ingame for the foreseeable future but please don't remove me from the guild.I will try my hardest to get it working again.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Eurac on July 07, 2009, 04:40:35 pm

np Az.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: azeral on November 22, 2009, 08:20:27 pm

I am pleased to announce that Eurac has made me a vault and has instructed me to run the guild in his absence,I Hope that my regin will be just as successful as his

Title: Reopening.
Post by: Eurac Hog on January 29, 2010, 04:34:54 pm

Greetings citizens, the House of Games is once more open for business, tickets for the Hydlaa Draw are on sale now and there is a new website. www.thehouseofgames.webs.com

I would like to thank Azeral for doing a fine job of keeping the guild stable while I was absent.

See you all soon I hope, come and try your luck.

Title: House of games street party extravaganza!
Post by: azeral on February 08, 2010, 05:56:47 pm

The house of games is pleased to announce a street party complete with ale,food, games and merryment of the highest order.Bring your friends along  to this great celebration

Date:5th march 2010
Time:9pm gmt
Location:The street outside the red crystal den
Confirmed attractions:Ale,songs and stories,charades,riddles,dice

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: azeral on March 10, 2010, 04:48:50 pm

the street party was a roaring succes thank you everyone who came to it

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Heleckie on March 11, 2010, 02:27:22 am

I'm sorry I missed it.  The times for events are not always good for me.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Eurac Hog on February 15, 2012, 02:53:27 pm

Once again Eurac graces Hydlaa with his presence and brings fun and games to the city. The Hydlaa Draw has re-opened with a current Prize Fund of 1,125,000.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Eurac Hog on February 17, 2012, 05:07:10 pm

The House of Games is seeking new members interested in joining the guild. Please take a look at www.thehouseofgames.webs.com (http://www.thehouseofgames.webs.com)

If interested players can post here, on the HoG forum page on the above website, catch Eurac in IRC #planeshift or ingame up close and personal.

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: Eurac on March 03, 2014, 05:19:09 pm

The House of games has been through much over the years, Euracs comings and goings have kept his friends and customers guessing. From his early days in Hydlaa begging on the streets, suffering abuse and kidnappings, having to protect the guild funds from those inside and outside, HoG has come a long way. Eurac even managed to sell the House of Games on in the past although it was then bought back some time later, making a tidy profit in the process. The tavern games, betting stalls and the Hydlaa Draw seem a distant memory yet Eurac hopes again to find the combat tournaments, DR races and maybe even the Kikiri fighting again.

All contact details on this thread prior to this post are no longer available, new contact details for the House of Games will be published here in the near future with luck.

 ;D We're Back  ;D

'Don't forget to bring your tria'  :whistling:

Title: Re: [GUILD] The House of Games.
Post by: SpidaManz111 on March 03, 2014, 08:09:07 pm

I remember! Please take my tria :D