What type of Player held (Events) activities would you like to see?

[jaycol]

I suppose this Question should be asked.

"what type of Player (event) activity would you like to see or participate in?"

     I have toyed with several ideas. I also have several more. I also know there are plenty among the players out there too.

     I personally like a blend between RP and Mechanics. It makes the game play more interesting, especially in idle moments. As far as type goes I'm flexible myself and try to participate in as many as I can, or at least stop by as a show of respect to the players who have put it together. I like the interaction that is tied into the events as they are happening.


I would like to see more joint or connected player (events) or activities around a given theme and/or background. This I think would help make player activities more productive. Especially a bigger one. A few smaller satellite activities would help to charge up the population a little for each one.

I would like to see more tournaments, as well as other PvP contests, not just martial. Poem contests, stories, talent, plays, races. A crafting contest would be nice.

Anyway, throw some ideas up here. Maybe someone can pick it up and go with it. If it's something you wold like to do but are unsure how to go about it, ask for some input.

Presently, I am thinking of a week long theme for the Ojavedan area. Using of course the rogues as part of the background. (The GM's did present something similar a year or so ago, but this would be slightly less deadly) The theme would provide the background for the (event) for RP to generate from in a good vs evil setting, as well as a setting for those that wish to use the mechanics. Players can of course mix and match the two as many already do. The background can then be added to by players, to generate other (events) during the week in the area.

So, I'm asking. Does anyone have any thoughts to offer on the idea that could help?

[Elady]

Not sure if anyone else would think this is a good idea but I have been thinking about a mining competition. Due to the wealth of minerals this would probably be a Ojaveda centered event. The idea is that all the competing miners start at the Ojaveda gate. Just before the start they are given the list of ores and the amounts of each. Would probably need someone to scan each entrant to make sure no one cheats and starts with ores already on them. Miners would have to know where the mines are and miners would be free to mine the ores in what ever order they choose. Maybe have a monitor near each mine site that the miners would have to verify their ores from that mine site before moving to the next site. First person back to the Ojaveda gate with all the required ores wins. Since mining is such a large part of life for a lot of people it makes sense to have some kind of mining competition just like we have dueling for the fighters.

[jaycol]

Not sure if you can scan characters for weight.  You could perhaps set it up like a scavenger hunt, each with a different list. Watchers would work if they are experienced miners, they would have a general idea if someone left too early to have mined many ores. But you could scan them for stats and we already know the average number of ores they can carry from that. And they would have to hold a set number of ores from the judge before the event.

It could be also adjusted as a event for mining ores and coal for smelters too, having a set amount agreed upon by the smelters to but ores, It would give newer players a chance to make some quick trias and training, letting the Smelters to gather material for metal.