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Complaint Department / Re: Even devs using DR as an exit?
« on: September 02, 2010, 09:37:42 pm »
I got stuck in there as a player and RPed my way out (once, /die the others, GRRR!!!) with the help of a GM (GM's ROCK!!!), but now you can just use your springy mounts.

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I've reset your login position so hopefully that might help, but if not come chat to us i the channels LigH mentioned.

 both can be done conveniently in IRC channels like #planeshift-gmtalk or #planeshift-build on the FreeNode network (at least to get in contact with developers).


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General Discussion / Re: To the GM attention
« on: March 30, 2010, 08:40:38 am »
Also, you will need to have 10 forum posts before you can PM one of us GMs the application. Ill PM you my e-mail so you can send it directly to me if you want.

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General Discussion / Re: GM appreciation week :D
« on: February 10, 2010, 07:41:38 am »
A..a..appreciation......  :o






Well, i'm my favourite GM, because, well, its me.... Then followed by Dajoji, Ingles, Katu, Marathalalalala, Roberra, Rhumdo, Sarva, Smekel, Tazen, Zeetra, Zordian, Dohmo, Eliseth, Kander, Sirxris, Taulus, Veluriane and Zarvello all equally. As the whole team is great.



Edit: After consulting the GM team I was forced to correct Marathal's name.

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General Discussion / Re: Warning: Clean Your Guildhouse.
« on: January 25, 2010, 03:19:12 pm »
As XilliX said in the initial post..

(rp items are allowed but use with some reserve)

So, if you are an RP guild, and RP in your house and have it set up for that, then you don’t need to worry too much. You can however act on the side of caution and ask one of us GMs to pop into your house and check the number of items you have and we can let you know if its detrimental to the sever.

This post is mainly aimed at guilds that have 1,000s of items in their guildhouse, just piled up everywhere. Picking one guild house, it has 1800+ items in 850+ separate stacks, now imagine that multiple times in hydlaa plaza?? When the server loads, each of the stacks of items in every instance of guildhouses are pre-loaded into the server memory, this is where the problem is.

Simple things to reduce the problem include:-
getting rid of 100s different furs laid on the floor, or making artificial floor using the collision detection.
getting rid of items you have for the sake of having, animal parts, plant parts, items you can buy easily, items no-one uses, weapons collected that no one uses. (ive lots of weapons like that, i dont use them, and ive stuck them on an alt.)
combining stacks of similar items, e.g. one stack of 65 items opposed to 13 stacks of 5.

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Mr. Hambaro and Miss Berinat had made their way quickly back to Hydlaa the following day to arrange assistance with forming a caravan to transport the second half of Mr. Hambaro’s shipment to Dsar Akkaio.

The two exchanged a polite greeting with the gate guards who had seen them depart the previous day “I hope you had a successful trip, Mr Hambaro.” One of the guards said. “Quite satisfactory” was his response.

Fenwirdle adjusted his dirty cloak and smiled at Diunti “Shall we continue Miss Berinat?” “Yes Mr. Hambaro” and they continued on past the library to the Plaza.

No sooner had they entered the Plaza than an eager Enkidukai ran up to Mr. Hambaro, he though he must of heard about him. “Hello, may I be of service?” the Enkidukai quickly rattled off. Mr Hambaro smiled at him "Yes, yes you can. We are looking for both some strong arms and strong backs to help with a delivery to Jirosh.” Conveniently the Enkidukai replied “In fact, I was headed that way anyway” Fenwirdle smiled "Perfect. But we will first need to gather some more people.”

A crowd quickly gathered, it seemed to Mr. Hambaro that he must have made quite the impact on the people of Hydlaa for them to always be so interested in him so quickly. Fenwirdle smiled at the Klyros "Yes, we are gathering helpers. Would either of you like to assist? We are looking for strong arms and strong backs. To help with carrying and protecting a delivery to Dsar Akkaio.” Diunti looked to a Ynnwn and gave a slight nod of recognition and then carefully looks over the people around her. Mr. Hambaro continued by saying “I am expecting many items, we will need lots to help.”

The crowd that has gathered discussed what Mr. Hambaro was offering and then looked around smiling "If, those willing to help would make sure my assistant here has you name." A few people start to offer their help.

“......I can help"
“......I gave you my name, Hipie it is.”

Mr Hambaro interrupts them “Of course, there will also be 20 circles to all those that aid us.”

“......Leraider sir”
“......Mr. Hambaro! nice to meet you again”
“......I am Blazecon”

Mr Hambaro smiled at Arerily, recognising him "Nice to see you as well." And then looked to Diunti "Could you check to see if the items are ready for us?", "Right away sir." She responded.

A distributer of Yliakum Times walked up and asked Mr Hambaro “Did you like the newspaper from before?” Fenwirdle smiled “Yes, the paper was an interesting read.”

Fenwirdle looked about the faces “Good, many willing to help. There were more items than we could manage in one trip, it was easiest to spilt it. You are of course more than welcome to help, if you would like another 20 circles.” Mr. Hambaro said in answer to some questions.

More people continued to approach Mr. Hambaro and Miss Berinat asking if they could lend a hand. All were welcome to help, and all were accepted into the caravan. Mr. Hambaro said “I see some new faces here, let me introduce myself. I am Mr Hambaro.” To any that hadn’t known him already, announced they were pleased to meet him. Mr. Hambaro then proceeded to excuse himself to help Miss Berinat check on the item, and the citizens present followed him as far as the winch gate.

Mr. Hambaro and Miss Berinat stood by the crates after being sure they were correct and began to hand items out “Miss Berinat could you sort out distributing the items.” she nodded and said “People please wait for me to give you items to carry so I can make notes who has what items.” As she began digging though the crates and distributing the items to people who can carry them.

Mr Hambaro looked to Diunti asking "Will you be ok with all this Miss Berinat?" to ensure, that he knew she would be, ok with sorting the items out again. Miss Berinat said she was, and proceeded to hand everything out.

A Klyros tried lightening the mood “pfft, if we get attacked I’ll be in the back making a hole to hide in with the scoopers.” Mr. Hambaro laughed at the comment replying “As long as you don’t damage them.”

Mr. Hambaro then just watched the crowd, pleased there are so many wishing to help, and waiting for the last of the items to be unpacked.

Mr. Hambaro looking at the faces present, noticed the Kran who distributed the paper and addressing him asked above the din “Will you have the next print of the paper soon?”
“I already have issue 2, Mr. Hambaro.”
“I would love to read it if you have a copy.”
The Kran searched for a copy of the paper and requested a circle in payment as he offered one copy to Mr. Hambaro. Seeing Miss Berinat was so busy he dug about for one of the few coins he carried on himself and handed it over “Thank you. I would love if we could organise it so I could see every issue, if that is possible?”
The Kran nods “That would be possible.” Mr Hambaro then smiled "After we are done here, perhaps we could organise that."

Fenwirdle then remembered about another glyph in the shipment and looks to Miss Berinat “There should be a wall glyph in there somewhere. If you could transport that yourself.” Miss Berinat looks in the crate “Yes one wall glyph which I will take myself, Mr. Hambaro.”

Miss Berinat smiled as the last item is packed “Looks like we are ready to leave Mr. Hambaro.” Mr Hambaro clasped his hands together “Good, good, thank you for sorting the items out Miss Berinat. Now as that is done, we should start on our way.”

Mr Hambaro then talked to the crowd “With the items distributed, we will be headed to Jirosh.” Looking round the crowd “If everyone is ready, we should depart.” And then smiled Diunti "Miss Berinat, lets proceed."

The caravan prepared all their items and follow after Mr. Hambaro and Miss Berinat on their way to Dsar Akkaio. They headed out of the east gate and followed a similar path to the one of the previous caravan. With the larger caravan they had a few rests during the trip to ensure that the group didn’t become too dispersed.

The caravan once again uneventfully reached its destination, Jirosh Mikana, and Mr. Hambaro walked in with a smile on his face “Ahh! Fenwirdle, good to see you again friend.” Mr. Hambaro smiled as he walked to Jirosh "And you, as promised I have the second half of the delivery." Miss Berinat looks from behind Mr Hambaro and smiles at Jirosh. “A pleasure to see you again Mr. Mikana.”

Mr. Hambaro looked at those present saying “If those of you here who carried item for us, could hand them back to Miss Berinat.” Miss Berinat then said “Give your items to me one at a time please.” And began to collect everything she had previously handed out, marking it off in her book as each person gives her the items.

Fenwirdle then turned back to Jirosh “Have you had a chance to look through the last deliver? I hope the items are of high enough quality.” Jirosh rubbed his hands together, brushing off some dust “That I have, fine items as ever, but I'd expect no less from you.” and smiles.

Fenwirdle clasped his hands together smiling "I was hoping you would be pleased" and watched the items being sorted by Diunti.

Jirosh smiled as he looked like he remembered something. “Fenwirdle my friend, I have some good news.”
Mr. Hambaro raised a brow as he tuned to look at Jirosh "Oh yes, what might that be?"
Jirosh continued “I have spoken to my brother, Phanejor, and has been able to arrange something special for you my old friend.”
"Yes........" Mr. Hambaro says, intrigued.
“He has a vacant house in the Winch that he'll give you the keys, for you to use while you are in town. Kada-Els is nice and all, but you'll be needing your own space and sure deserve it.
Fenwirdle clasped his hands together "HA!" and chuckles as he places them on the bench in front of him “You are indeed a kind, good, friend. This is very generous of you. I shall not forget it quickly.”
Jirosh smiled and rearranged his counter, storing items on shelves.

The two continued to talk for some minutes as Miss Berinat tidied away the items in the crates in the back of the storage area. As the pair reached the end of their conversation, Mr Hambaro smiled to Jirosh before turning back to the crowd. “Miss Berinat, have the items all been stored away?" “Yes Sir, Mr. Hambaro all items have been accounted for and put away.”

Mr. Hambaro smiled saying “Good, then I think it is time we pay these good people for their service.” Diunti noded “Yes Sir Mr. Hambaro.”

Miss Berinat then proceeded to pay all those that had offered their services with the caravan to Dsar Akkaio, while Mr. Hambaro thanked them all for their help pleased with how many were polite and thanked Miss Berinat for payment.

Mr. Hambaro let out a deep breath “Now, with everything taken care of I will be off. The easiest place to find me will be in the winch, once I find out where my new house is. I look forward to seeing you all about in Hydlaa in the not too distant future.”

Fenwirdle smiled once more and made his way through the crowd.
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Please write your comments in the event comment thread: http://www.hydlaaplaza.com/smf/index.php?topic=36654.0

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The pair began their day, again at Kada’els. Mr. Hambaro woken by a series of sharp knocks to his door “Yes, thank you Miss Berinat. I am up.” And once ready headed down stairs. They stood not too far away from Allelia, but decided against bothering her as the tavern seems surprisingly busy.

Mr. Hambaro smiled as he noticed Miss Berinat immediately search the faces of the taverns customers, ‘such an assistant I am lucky to have’ he thought to himself.

Miss Berinat muttered to herself "Not a lot of prospects here." Looking over to her Mr. Hambaro asks “What's that, Miss Berinat?”, “Oh nothing Mr Hambaro I'm just worried about finding enough help to move the shipment today.”

A Dermorian approached Mr. Hambaro “Good day Mr. Hambaro” turning with a smile on his face he responded “Why hello, Miss Rito, how are you today?”, “I'm fine, very fine indeed. Mariko says: I made some good deals with the goods I got from you.”

Smiling again Mr. Hambaro was pleased to see people taking initiative “That's wonderful to hear!” The two partake in some casual conversation, his stay in Hydlaa, Jomed’s cooking. Miss Berinat looked to Mr. Hambaro and smiled before looking back to Mariko as the two talked.

The conversation quickly turned to the topic of the days business “Miss Rito, as it so happens, we do need some help with a small journey. Would you be willing to help us? I in return would be willing to pay a few circles to those who help.” Mariko seemed pleased with the offer “Of course, I always enjoy helping such a precious merchant as you are.” Mr Hambaro continued “We need help to get a shipment safely to Jirosh Mikana in Dsar Akkaio.” Mr Hambaro looked around the tavern while
Miss Berinat expanded on his explanation “We have need for some strong backs and some good fighters today.”

While people were offering their services to the pair, a Kran entered offering “Anyone here wants to read the news?” and with a small nod from Mr Hambaro, Miss Berinat walked over “I believe Mr. Hambaro would be interested in a copy of your newspaper.” Always wanting to keep abreast of all the happenings in Hydlaa now he had returned he felt this would be a good way to go about it.

Mr. Hambaro looked to Miss Berinat saying "Do you feel we have enough people to move our load?" she replied with a frown "Sir maybe we should head to the smith's shop to find some more people? I think we will need a few more to move everything today." The pair, with Miss Berinat calling the volunteers with them “Anyone who is interested in our job offer of 20 circles for carrying items of being a guard can follow me.” headed off into Hydlaa to the winch gate, via Harnquist the smith.

At the smith a final call is made by Miss Berinat “Twenty circles for a few strong backs and a few good guards” to try and gather more helpers. Once the crowd had gathered Mr Hambaro smiled warmly at them. Dinuti excused herself “Mr. Hambaro I should go and make sure the shipment is ready. If you will excuse me.” During the small time Dinuti was away a Klyros took the opportunity to introduce himself "Well, your name is Mister Hambaro, right?" Mr Hambaro turned around and faces the Klyros, smiling “Yes, I am. And who may you be, my good Klyros?” and extended a hand in greeting.

Mr. Hambaro, Miss Berinat and the gathered volunteers finally made it to the winch gate where the delivery was waiting. Miss Berinat looked at the crowd saying "Let me know what you can take and I'll give it to you." Those there to help transport the goods looked at the shipping list and offered to carry the items they could where upon Miss Berinat unpacked the items and distributed them.

“.....I could carry the mana and healing potions.”
“.....I could carry the falchions.”
“.....I could carry the furs”

A small crate was kept to one side on a cart, which was of course finally noticed. “You’ve got something really precious in this small box, haven’t you?”
“I don't think I have ever seen a faith glyph before.”
“Those are indeed pretty rare, it's the kinds of good I'm always hunting for as a merchant of the extraordinary”
"Faith glyph what's that?"
“In that small box.”
Mr. Hambaro silenced the chattering by saying “I'm sure everyone would like to carry the glyph. But that duty goes to my trusted and lovely assistant, Miss Berinat.”

The last of the items was handed out to the helpers and Mr. Hambaro smiled at Miss Berinat "Well done, Miss Berinat, as always!" and turned to the crowd. Miss Berinat quietly went to the cart and carefully took the Faith Glyph out of the box placing it in her pack.

“Alright, my friendly citizens. We so appreciate your willingness to help us! Please make sure we stay together as we make our way to Dsar Akkaio. There is safety in numbers." Mr. Hambaro then said to Miss Berinat smiling once more "We're off!"

The assembled group of people, swords in hand and packs on back headed off out through the east gate on their way to Dsar Akkaio. The trip was entirely uneventful, no rogues trying their luck, no creatures feeling hungry. Just how Mr. Hambaro had hoped it would be.

Passing the guards that flanked the gates to Dsar Akkaio they gave the caravan an excited smile. Such a load of goods and new faces had not passed by them in some time. From there they passed through into the warehouse district and to the store of Jirosh Mikana.

Jirosh, rather puzzled, looked up from his counter at all the people suddenly entering his little shop. Mr. Hambaro made his way through the crowd and smiled broadly as his eyes locked on Jirosh. He was met by a happy smile in return “Ah! My dear old friend, Mr Hambaro!” Mr. Hambaro responded “It has been so long since I have set foot in this shop, Mikana! And I am happy to notice that it hasn't changed! Did you get my message?”
Jirosh Mikana nodded “Yes, I got your message and all the arrangements are in place. I am so glad that you are finally here.”
“Wonderful! Allow me to introduce my assistant to you. Mr. Mikana, this is Miss Berinat. Miss Berinat, my old friend Mr. Jirosh Mikana.”
Miss Berinat bowed and smiled at Jirosh "A Pleasure to meet you Mr. Mikana. I have heard much about you."
Jirosh bowed deeply at Miss Berinat and said politely “I am pleased to meet you Miss. Berinat. I hope Mr. Hambaro treats you well. I am sure he does.”
Miss Berinat returns the smiles "He is demanding but also very generous for a job well done."

Miss Berinat, knowing Mr. Hambaro’s temperament when it comes to tardiness said “Mr Hambaro I can start checking in the shipment to make sure all is in order.”

“Absolutely, Miss Berinat. I need to catch up with Mr. Mikana for a bit, and then I'll meet you at Brado's tavern. I'm sure these kind folks that helped us here can show you where it is.”

Looking to Jirosh she asks “Shall I see to the order being stashed in the crates at the back of the room Mr Mikana?” Jirosh nodded “Yes, that would be fine Miss Berinat.”

Miss Berinat asked for the items to be handed to her, when she would then see about them being store “Those of you who have items please give them to me one person at a time.”

While the items were being returned Mr. Hambaro took the opportunity to chat with Jirosh for a little while, reminiscing about how things were before he had decided to leave all those years earlier. Finally all the items were returned. And with that the group departed to the Broken Door Tavern.

Mr. Hambaro, once in the tavern, approached Brado about some very old debts of his. Brado looked amused after Mr. Hambaro mentioned them “Your depts., eh? I wrote those off many years ago Mr. Hambaro. Don't worry about that.” Mr Hambaro smiled and shook his head “Well a tab is a tab and a debt is a debt. Take the Trias and spend them well, my friend.” As he handed the Tira over to Brado, not accepting no from him. “Very well Mr. Hambaro. If your purse is heavy I'll be glad to help you.”

Miss Berinat had finished packing away the items before going with the rest to the tavern. With a smile when she enters Mr Hambaro said “Miss Berinat! Please meet my old friend Brado. Brado, this is my dear assistant, Miss Berinat.” Miss Berinat turned to Brado "A pleasure to meet you. Mr. Hambaro has told me many stories about you." Brado returned her smile “Nice to meet you Miss Berinat.”

Mr. Hambaro stepped away from his friend to address his helpers, “Well, folks. You did a wonderfully good job today. I have not forgotten my promise. My assistant will now pay you for your assistance to me. I appreciate all you have done this day.” Miss Berinat nodded a few times and started getting out her purse to pay people. As she paid the people for their help Miss Berinat said “Everyone, please know how happy we are with your service today. We will keep you in mind when we need help again.”

The recruited helpers gladly accepted the payment for their help, and the tavern quickly erupts into lots of chit chat, and small conversations. Talk about the trip. A few question about special orders, glyphs, and decorative goblets. A fair bit of time passed when Mr Hambaro announced “Good night, folks. You have been an immense help to me. Your assistance and willingness has been duly noted.” And with that he smiled turned and walked out the door. Miss Berinat stayed for a little while longer to talk with the few remaining patrons with special requests, before she too joined Mr Hambaro in getting some rest after the long days travel and activity.



Please write your comments in the event comment thread: http://www.hydlaaplaza.com/smf/index.php?topic=36654.0

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General Discussion / Guildhouses as RP rewards.
« on: January 15, 2010, 10:26:48 am »
Guildhouses are awarded through auctions, which tend to favor the ones who grind the most money. This may be a problem for the RP guilds, as their members do not accumulate money through crafting/monster hunting. To ensure there is a good balance between the two types of guilds, we want to introduce also a way to award guildhouses based on contribution to Role Play within the community.

If your RP guild wishes to be granted the use of a guild-house you will have to apply for one. Guilds that have guild-house currently may not apply. Guild-houses will be granted on the basis of your answers to the questions below, on how your guild actually acts in game and after careful consideration by Game Master and Development team members.

So, this is what we want to hear about from you, and please take your time in getting your replies to us, there is no rush. You should answer each question carefully and then pm/e-mail your response to a Game Master, who will then forward your application.

  • 1 - How long has your guild been around? (Note - We will try and give equal weighting to both older and newer guilds, it should also be noted that a newly created guild is unlikely to be granted a guildhouse until you have shown consistency and commitment to PlaneShift over time. We can't give guildhouses to every guild or the upkeep will outpace our capacity to support this initiative.)


  • 2 - How active is the guild in recruiting new members? (Things you can include - Do you have a core set of players that are highly active and can guide the guild and new comers to the guild? Do you prefer to only recruit players who you know can role-play, or actively recruit new players who will fit into the settings of your guild and nurture and teach them how to role-play on Laanx, or would you have none selective recruitment? Explain to us WHY you would make these choices.)


  • 3 - Do you have an official guild history and settings publically available for your guild? Do you think that from the creation of the guild you have stuck to these? If not why and how will you try to address this in the future? (We won't require that all guilds have a website, but we HIGHLY encourage it. If you could include links to either private websites and/or posts from the PlaneShift guilds forum for this section it would be appreciated.)


  • 4 - Describe your commitment to role-play on Laanx? (Things you can include - How important is role-play for the guild? All role-play, mainly role-play and some levelling, no role-play and all grinding? Do you, and how will you follow the RP guide lines that are currently in place? Do you create new role-plays and join current ones at every opportunity?)


  • 5 - How would your guild use a guildhouse to aid PlaneShift's incoming players and develop its current role-play atmosphere? (Things you can include - Why does your guild need it? How will it benefit the guild? What RPs will be based in and about it? In what ways will it be used to benefit new comers to the game and guild? How will it be used by others outside of the guild? Will you keep your guildhouse open or will you lock the door? What is your role-play reason for this choice?)


  • 6 – Where would you like your guildhouse to be? And how would the position effect the role-plays you plan on taking part in? (Locations include - The winch or warehouse district of Ojaveda for merchants? Dark secluded out of the way alleys for the less law abiding? Next to the Laanx temple for religious organisations? Note – there are limited houses available, and we will do our best to award guilds access to a house most suiting their settings. Guilds that wish to expand areas of the game that are, at the time of reading this, under-utilised for role-play, will have favouritism provided they answer all other questions well. Important, the presence of a 'Door' per say is not required to have a guild house, if you wish to be imaginative with the means of entry, you may, but you must explain why it needs an alternative.)


  • 7 - Do you accept that any guildhouse given can be taken away at any point if it is found you are unhelpful to new players, combative with Game Masters, failing to role-play or not keeping sufficient server presence to merit the use of a guildhouse or for any other reason deemed appropriate by the Game Masters or any other development team? (Note - A guildhouse should be considered a privilege, and not a right.)



A few final notes...

Do not try to tell us what we want to hear, that in itself will be cause for refusal to receive a guildhouse. We want honest input that will help us to make Laanx a better place for role-play, if you're in this for a guildhouse simply, wait for auctions which may also still be run. Remember that spelling and grammar counts so please proof read and spell check.

Finally, if your application is refused, we will try to explain why. There will also be a three month period before another attempt at applying will be considered.

Good luck to all who apply.

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In-Game Roleplay Events / Re: [GM event] - The story of Fenwirdle Hambaro
« on: January 12, 2010, 09:28:54 am »
Fenwirdle and Diunti both made their way back to the tavern where they collected keys for two rooms organised earlier and separately went to get some well deserved rest, passing quickly into a deep comfortable sleep.

Fenwirdle had forgotten to close the curtains to his room, exhausted from the travelling and selling that had preceded him finally sleeping. As the Azure sun began to brighten the following morning Fenwirdle was woken early, and slowly began preparing for the day a head. Almost as soon as he had made himself ready a knock came to the door “Excuse me, Mr. Hambaro?” a still slightly sleepy “Thank you, Miss Berinat.” replied back through the door. Berinat had woken before even Fenwirdle to ensure he was up promptly to begin the days plans.

Allelia was cleaning up from some early morning business as the pair came down. Fenwirdle attempts, as always, to make some small talk with Diunti “Did you sleep well Miss Berinat?” but of course the answer was short and succinct, smiling warmly she said "Yes I did Mr. Hambaro."

Allelia smiled as she bided the two good day, Fenwirdle acknowledged her with a wave of his hand and a warm smile "Ah, your beds were even softer than I remembered them. It was good to sleep between clean sheets, opposed to the hard ground of the wilderness". Allelia and Diunti exchange friendly smiles “Oh, I'm glad you slept will Mr. Hambaro, Ms. Berinat.” The three exchange a few pleasantries before they yet again head out into the plaza.

Fenwirdle and Diunti head towards the Explorer booth to set up for the second time in two days, "Already a crowd here, let us set up our shop Miss Berinat" with “Yes Mr. Hambaro.” she placed the chest she had been lugging about and sorted out the items they had for sale.

Once again Fenwirdle enticed a crowd, who had somewhat been expecting him after his last sale “Come closer, come closer! Rare goods for sale. Artefacts, glyphs, armour and weapons. Come and see our selection!” This time having learnt from his experience the other day he also announced “We will let you take a look at the goods. Then I will sell one item at a time.” A Klyros pushed his luck by trying to bid early “I'll buy the life and crystal. How much are they?” but he was put in his place "Patience. First you take a look, and then we do business." As before Diunti sat quietly and looked over the crowd carefully while keeping an eye on all the goods in the chest, and making a few notes in her always present notebook.

The crowd grew just like last time, and they soon become busy chattering between one another. Fenwirdle waited until interest in the items seemed to peak before announcing “First up is a Bears Balanced Short Sword. Starting price at 80 circles. I got this wonderful sword on one of my adventures in the third level." Unfortunately, he seemed to be wrong when a Ynnwn commented "If only I had the Tria...." to which Fenwirdle smiled warmly "Well, I can lower the price for someone like you.." and after a little haggle with an Enkidukai it sells to him.

Fenwirdle announced the second item “Next item is a Bones Mailed Short Sword of Seduction. Starting price at 300 circles.” The price seemed to surprise a few of the customers but the activity of the day before prompted Fenwirdle to start high. “Any bids for this magnificent piece?” Surprised Diunti looks around the crowd and shrugs before making some more notes in her book. Again a little haggle and it finally sells to a Kran

A Ynnwn takes the opportunity after the sale to approach Fenwirdle and offer a couple of items she has no longer any use for "Do you folks buy too?" If they weren’t so busy Fenwirdle would have loved the opportunity to make his first purchase in the dome "We usually do, but right now we are concentrating on selling these goods. Maybe next time our paths cross."

And with that Fenwirdle announced his next item “Next will be this set of Chain Mail Pants. Hardened and of great quality. Starting price is 60 circles.” An initial bid came immediately “100 circles..” this perked Fenwirdle up no end “Ah! Finally someone with a sense of business.” And the bidding picks up 110.... 150.... 160.... 170.... 175.... 200 circles.  Diunti smiles to herself as she hears the bidding go higher knowing it will please Fenwirdle.  210 circles.... 220.... 222.... 230.... Fenwirdle then smiled at the crowd saying “You won't find better around here" 235 circles, and then its final price “250 circles!” and with “Sold for 250 circles!” from Fenwirdle, a Dermorian made her way to Diunti to purchase the armour.

The price the piece goes for causes a bit of a stir..

“...Oh my. That is a lot of circles for chainmail pants.”
"What a scam." Is whispered by someone.

Fenwirdle tries to silent the comments by selling the next item “Next will be this simple Mercenary Helm. Starting price 10 circles!” The Dermorian who bought the last piece stated the bidding “10 circles...” followed by 20 circles.... 25..... 30.... 35.... 50 which finally causes the call of “Sold” to ring through the crowd.

Pleased with the pickup in the sales Fenwirdle announces his next item with a shout “Next item are a pair of really sturdy leather boots. Starting price is 30 circles!” A single bid is called “100 circles!” which no one willing to better it a third item in a row sells to the same Dermorian.

The items for sale change from the armour and weapons which have been sold, hoping to interest a different set of cliental “Let us move on to some glyphs.” Fenwirdle calls “First off is this precious Life glyph. Starting price, 50 circles.” And as before the bidding slowly picks up, with many interested parties starting with “50 circles!” followed by 60.... 65.... 66.... 67.... 68.... 69.... 70.... 71.... 72.... 73.... 74.... 80.... 81.... 84.... 85.... 90 and ending with 100.... and the closing call “Sold for 100 circles!”

The next glyph sold was an Energy glyph for 17 circles. At this point Fenwirdle took a little step back to see if the same apple selling Enkidukai was present but he couldn’t see her, so with a slight twinge of disappointment returned to the remaining items. A summon glyph, a left over from the previous day was the next to be sold to a goes to a Enkidukai.

Next Fenwirdle returned to his selling of weapons by selecting a Bear’s fine sabre. Bidding started at 80 circles and quickly rose to a final offer of 200, for which it was sold. The crowd continued chattering as they have done the whole time. Fenwirdle finally decided to sell off the most asked for and final item, the Metor glyph. He gives a starting price of 50 circles which is quickly surpassed and finally goes for 100 circles to the same Dermorian who had been so prolific in bidding previously, and after a request from Fenwirdle introduces herself as “Mariko.” 

With the last of the items sold Fenwirdle announces “That is all we have got for today good people of Hydlaa! But be assured, we will be back both to buy and to sell goods." Without even asking, the remaining people begin to bid of the chest. Fenwirdle smiles to himself, assuming that they must have heard what he did last time, so lets the bidding continue “Well, if you are interested in buying the chest..” he says and listens to the bidding and when the right price comes to his ears “450 circles..” he followed it with “SOLD!” and points, as always towards Diunti "I'll ask you to do the transactions with my assistant here."

Now, with all of the items finally sold Fenwirdle said “Well, that will be it for today! I must thank you all for showing such great interest in our goods.” And with another profitable day had by Fenwirdle and Diunti, exactly what he had hoped for when he first left Hydlaa. The two once again make their way back to the tavern where they hoped to get something to eat, and hopefully some hot wine, at least for Fenwirdle.
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And so it was finally done, the years of hardship, the trudging through fields of dirt, the clinging to the walls of Yliakum on dangerous trips between levels, the cold nights, the countless hours of haggling and trading with rarities found, the fortuitous meeting with Diunti, the near escapes, the good food, the wondrous tales, the amazing sights had all allowed him to return with the items that got him noticed. And, made him a sizeable profit.

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In-Game Roleplay Events / Re: [GM event] - The story of Fenwirdle Hambaro
« on: January 12, 2010, 08:35:51 am »
The Barn, the level below the dome had been the home of Diunti her whole life until a rather opportune encounter with a well dressed and impressive looking Lemur, Mr Hambaro. He had announced to everyone that he was the merchant "Mr Hambaro." Giving his personal saying "Innovation, inspiration and risky but carful investments. That is all you need to become fat and wealthy!" at every opportunity. Over a series of drinks in the local tavern he had explained that he was set to visit each level all the way down to Lake Shore with the intention of finding, buying, haggling, dealing, bartering and trading for items that he felt he could turn a decent profit on upon his return to the Dome. Diunti seemed fascinated by the idea of visiting all the levels, she had so far never even been to the done above her let alone any below. But not being much of one for conversation, she sat watching Mr Hambaro. That didn’t last long Mr Hambaro soon noticed the interest in her eyes, and never one to miss an opportunity, walked over with his beaming smile and introduced himself. During the following conversation one of the many deals he made that day was agreed upon, she would follow him during his travels as his assistant.

That was the beginning of what would turn out to be an adventure that would last for many years and would take them to the far edges of the upper 6 levels.


After the years had passed they finally made his way back to the Dome. The walk up back from the Barn level had been far trickier than either Fenwirdle Hambaro or his assistant Diunti Berinat had been believed and both were tired and dirty. Once in the dome they began their walk to Hydlaa, Mr Hambaro’s home. He had a constant smile on his face for the whole last stretch of his colossal journey. Miss Berinat had become use the exotic places she had seen, but this was different, despite the heavy sack she was carrying she was in awe of the sheer size of the dome. It was not something she prepared herself for.
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Fenwirdle looked to Diunti and smiled knowing they weren’t far from Hydlaa. She looked up saying “We can finally get off this road soon Mr. Hambaro” to which he nodded replying "Very true. Let’s be going." Fenwirdle looked over his shoulder to ensure Diunti was keeping up and notice her shift the heavy sack on her shoulders, but neither of them stop though Fenwirdle adjusts his cloak often as he walked. Fenwirdle pauses for a moment looking to Diunti said "Just through this forest and we shall be there." Diunti gave Fenwirdle a weary smile and looked down frowning at the mud on her boots. Fenwirdle gave a nod and continued on.

They finally passed through a Hydlaa gate and stood in the shadow of the Windowless Tower. Diunti stopped stomping her boots on the stones trying to knock off some of the mud.

Fenwirdle smiled saying “Miss Berinat, I was thinking it might be nice to see if we can get a chest to put these items in. If I write you a small note of introduction, perhaps you could go and see if you can find one in the Winch.” Diunti looked up at Fenwirdle "Yes Mr Hambaro." He searched for and found some crumpled paper after writing a quick note handed it to Diunti saying "That should see you in. If you head down into the plaza, the Winch gate is not far from there." Diunti smiled and nods at Fenwirdle taking the note.

"Where shall I meet you sir once I have the chest?" Diunti asked.
"Once you are done come and find me in the tavern. We will pass it on the way to the plaza."
Diunti nodded "Yes sir."
Fenwirdle smiled and turns to head down the path, after a while he stopped and pointed up some steep steps "I shall be up here. Please find me once you are done."
Diunti nodded "Yes sir as soon as I have secured a chest."
Fenwirdle smiled again. "Good."

Fenwirdle left Diunti to complete the task he had set her, sure that she would as she always did and headed up the steps to the tavern anxious to see his old friend Allelia again.

Fenwirdle stepped into the tavern and smiled looking about, untying his cloak and letting it fall open said "Much nicer being inside" to whoever was listening. Allelia was behind the bar as always, serving a customer "Say....15 tria?" Stepping up to the bar Fenwirdle stoods there and smiled at Allelia. Looking up she caught his eye "Mr. Hambaro!! It's so good to see you!!" With a smile he replied "I'm back and it is so good to see you again. I hope all is well?" Allelia replied "I am wonderful! Business is good, so I can't complain. How are you? I haven't seen you in ages?"

Fenwirdle opens his arms wide and stepped forward "First, any chance of hug for an old friend?" Allelia smiled, beaming. "Of course, Mr. Hambaro, of course!" and fell into Fenwirdle's arms giving him a big hug. Fenwirdle smiled broadly and hugged Allelia back as she said "You haven't changed one bit."

The two old friends begin to chat and chatch up a little.

A few minutes later Diunti appeared "I have the chest Mr. Hambaro and secured the items inside it." "Excellent" he replied.
A short introduction was made "Allow me to introduce my assistant Miss Berinat."
Allelia looked at the Lemur over the counter and extended her hand in greeting "Pleased to meet you Miss Berinat. You can call me Allelia.”
Diunti looked up at Allelia and smiled "A pleasure to meet you to miss."

The three talked briefly before Mr Hambaro declared he would handle some business. Raising a hand with a finger pointed up and with a knowing look said "Innovation, inspiration and risky but carful investments. That is all you need to become fat and wealthy! But, first things first. I think I’ll try and drum up some business in the plaza. I shall be back later, and we can have more of a chat.”
Allelia responded "Absolutely. It will give me a chance to get to know Miss Berinat a bit better, too."

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With a simple call, so began the hectic selling. "Come closer, come closer! Extraordinary items for sale! Rare glyphs, ancient weapons, collector’s items and much more."

Diunti bent down and carefully unlocked the lock on the chest and opened the lid to show off the items inside and then moved to stand just behind Fenwirdle. He clasped his hands together in front of him and looked at the crowd. "In this chest are a wonderful selection of items, of such quality you may never have seen before." he announced. A crowd quickly appeared, the people of Hydlaa quick to examine the new merchant and his wears. As soon they set eyes on the items the crowd were quick to start asking questions.

A Ynnwn, one of the first to speak, looked up at Fenwirdle 'From where do you hail, salesman?' Fenwirdle smiled back at him "From here, in Hydlaa. But it is some time since I last stood in this plaza."

As the crowd grew, the items quickly peaked the interest of all those present. He gave another announcement in case any were not already coming to him. "For the mages that may be here I have gathered a selection of glyphs that may peak your interest." As the customers got a closer look at the items comments quickly filled the air

This armour is indeed lovely....
Ooh... Another goblet...
What a beautiful goblet....
Aye tis small battle axe .. me liked to know how much ye are askin' fer it

If the offer was even needed Fenwirdle enforced it by saying "Please, look and let me know if you are interested in anything I have to show."

A Ynnwn muttered something before staring at the goblet “Such an item would be fit for a king”
....ye that axe is lovely indeed
A Dermorian eye's pop at the glyphs
....all of your items are very nice
....how much is the armour and how much is the crystal?

With the activity which quickly centred on the chest Fenwirdle picked out some of the first customers to show an interest in purchasing some items "Which armour might you be interested in."
“.... mostly the gloves, but I'd take the torso armour as well.” The reply

And with that simple comment, an explosion of bids ensued, everyone shouting an interest in any item that took their interest.

Fenwirdle’s assistant, the keen eyed Diunti kept a careful eye on the crowd, and items. As Fenwirdle stepped back and raised his arms said "Please, it is hard to heard you all over the din."
Fenwirdle looked to the StoneBreaker "The gloves alone are worth at least 160 circles." Testing to see how much he may be able to get from the sea of customers in front of him.
The StoneBreaker replies “Then 160 circles Fenwirdle”
Fenwirdle said "Deal..." And with the first item is sold pointed towards Diunti "I'll ask you to complete the transaction with my assistant here."

Fenwirdle looked at everyone commenting on the goblet "I think a fair price would be 70 circles. Unless you think differently" he said. A Ynnwn looked to Fenwirdle “I’ll bid 100 circles for the goblet in that case.” With the ever increasing crowd size he quickly accepts the offer for the Goblet "You have yourself a deal there, 100 circles for the goblet.

Picking comments on the leather torso out of the crowd he said "The leather torso is very fine, I say no less than 60 circles.” The same StoneBreaker was quick to pounce saying "120 circles for the torso armour!" Fenwirdle looked at the dwarf again "120 you are?" he nods "120." And another deal is struck "Very well Dwarf, 120 circles and you have a deal. If you would please see my assistant for all transactions. Miss Berinat will help you."

The pace of the sales doesn’t drop with a Sleep glyph being sold next. "The sleep glyph, I think 60 circles." Being followed by the same Ynnwn "Deal", "Very good, again please see my assistant."

Fenwirdle slowly became agitated by the incisive shouting, and calls out "Please, everyone, if you speak at once I cannot hear you all." And decided to change his approach, having wanted to sell the items in an slow orderly manner switches to an auction and called again "The crystal glyph, if anyone here feels they will part with 80 circles, let me hear it."

“..... 80 circles for the Crystal glyph, please.” Is called out

Fenwirdle shouted again "One item at a time, Please." And looks to the Dermorian "80 circles it is. Deal."

Fenwirdle then shouted "Next is the divination glyph." With people realising the change to an auction style the bidding quickly follows.
“.... 220”
Fenwirdle smiles "I see a popular Item, 220 circles so far."
“.... 250 for the divination”
Fenwirdle seems a bit shock "A very generous offer, 250"
An Enkidukai calls “.... 500 circles for the Divination as well”
Fenwirdle is very pleased with the prices he is getting and once the price reaches one he like "500 circles, and SOLD." And points towards Diunti "I'll ask you to complete the transaction with my assistant here."

Fenwirdle picks another item and shouts "The next item in a quite wonderful Bow glyph." Which again quickly sells. With the crowd more settled down, the items begin to sell for prices higher than Fenwirdle had hoped for. Meteor was the next glyph for sale, the bids are as fast as ever 350......500.....650 circles. Fenwirdle smiled "650 circles, and you have a deal." Fenwirdle smiled at the Enkidukai again "If you could please see my assistant."

Over the din of the auction a rhymes reached Fenwirdle’s ear “Buy some apples for your tummy, from the top of the trees, they are so yummy!”

Fenwirdle stepped back for a moment and observed the crowd looking for the source of the rhymes. Not seeing it he stepped back again, shouting "So, are there any bidders for this Axe I have here?"

A StoneBreaker calls "Aye me 100 shiny circles for that axe." Quickly followed by 125... 130... 150... 175... and 185 Circles... Fenwirdle tried sending the bidding higher with "I cannot imagine another of these passing this way." But to no avail so pointed to the highest bidder "You have a deal."

Another rhyme managed to reach his ears over the din "..Buy some apples for your belly and some more to make some jelly."

Still searching for the apple seller Fenwirdle shouted "Now, this Alexandrite encrusted ancient dagger. Any interested persons or kra?"
The bidding starts with a Ylian offering “100 circles to start with” which was quickly out bided
...150...170...190...200...200...210...220...230... and 250 circles.
Fenwirdle smiled as the price almost tripled and raised his arms shouting "250 circles, any higher?..... No?" So then looking at the high bidding Hammerwielder said "Then sold!" adding "A wonderful deal, if I can say so myself."

Bidding again the same Ynnwn grins at Fenwirdle “How much for the chest itself lemur?” and kicks the chest gently with a wide grin. Fenwirdle looked up at him "If you like the chest, give me an offer and you have it once we are done." And with an offer of 100 circles the chest is sold. Quickly followed by a Hand glyph for 70 circles.

Another rhyme reached Fenwirdle’s ears "But I have apples for sale! Crunchy, juicy, tasty apples." Fenwirdle finally managed to spot the source of the selling and looked at the Enkidukai "How much would it cost for two apples?" The response "Only two trias." Fenwirdle stepped away from the bidding, content no one was going anywhere and approached Yadili "Lovely, may I have two please?" The Enkidukai nodded and opened her apple sack, offering Fenwirdle to choose for himself. Fenwirdle smiled and picked two apples and handed over two Tria "Thank you very much." And returned back to the crowd.

The remaining items sold quickly, the crowd not losing interest. Next to go was a dagger, followed by a number of darkness glyphs. Quickly checking the remaining items Fenwirdle realised he only had a few left.
"I do believe that I only have a few item with me left for sale, a summon and energy glyphs."
Raising his arms to the crowd again "Are there any here who would like one of these." With the last items not selling as well he tried harder looking back into the crowd "There are two final glyphs, a energy for the crystal mage, and a summon for the brown way mage." Finally dropping the price to 15 circles and then to 5 circles, the last items sell.

Fenwirdle was pleased with how things had eventually gone. To ensure that the people present remembered him, he once again he raised his arms announcing who he is "I am Mr Hambaro, and my assistant Miss Berinat would both like to thank you for your interest in my items. I hope that those of you who managed to get the item you were interested in felt it was as good a deal as I do."

With the crowd still chattering away he turned to Diunti "Have all the transactions been completed?" Diunti concisely replied "Yes Mr. Hambaro." Fenwirdle clasped his hands together "Excellent.” Talking to the crowd once again said “I would again like to thank everyone for their interest. And be sure to keep an eye out for me in the not too distant future. If there is a good deal to be had, you will be sure I will be interested.” Smiled down at Diunti pleased with today saying "Lets head back to the tavern and get some rest, before we do this again." Diunti again responds "Yes Mr. Hambaro."

The two silently walk off leaving the crowd behind chattering amongst themselves............

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If your character isnt being re-set you can:

A - file a petition and wait for one of us GMs to reset/move you

B - go to irc.freenode.net and join #planeshift-gmtalk and ask one of us for help.

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Technical Help: Problems BEFORE entering the game / Re: Updater problem
« on: November 25, 2009, 10:23:00 am »
You get the same thing with Windows 7, to get round it there you just right click on pslaunch.exe and choose run as admin.

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In-Game Roleplay Events / Re: race at howling well
« on: November 01, 2009, 09:00:42 am »
Hi, a little pointer for you, taken from the "The Octarchal Decree of 425 AY"

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XXXVIV. No person shall be permitted to conduct necromantic arts or toy with the bodies of the dead in such a way as to cause the true death or torment the soul of any person protected by the Octarchy in life. Further, to prevent the manipulation of the deceased and avoid the spread of infection, entering a burial well is expressly prohibited and punishable by banishment.

A little race perhaps in the sewers would be better, also a better chance of getting lost.

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