Category: Paid Events: Adventures, Quests, and SimuCoins Topic: Rings of Lumnis
Date: 03/29/2018 10:50 AM CDT
From: SIMU-WYROM
Subj: Some Brief Details
Just to give some minor details to get the ball rolling.
First and foremost, this is a puzzle event. If you compare it to something like Hunt 4 History or Black Swan Castle, it’s on a smaller scale. However, it doesn’t require the same time investment that those events do, either.
This event will be a change of pace from our most recent event lineup. There will be no shops. There are no random item drops. There are no tickets or scrip. There will not be any items to sell or trade to others. There is no combat.
The reward is a single item that can be gradually improved by subsequent puzzle completions, which will make the item more effective. There will also be field experience earned as you continue to progress through puzzles.
Brush up on your lore and historical knowledge if you’re still interested! Maybe visit an escape room or two!
Wyrom, PM
Date: 03/29/2018 10:56 AM CDT
From: SIMU-WYROM
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
Be sure to check our official Facebook page for a sneak peek of the art for the event!
Wyrom, PM
Date: 03/29/2018 11:40 AM CDT
From: KRAKII
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
When you say, “historical knowledge”, you probably mean like “within the last 15 years or so”, or, “not really someplace where I’d shine,” right? 🙂
Date: 03/29/2018 11:56 AM CDT
From: SIMU-WYROM
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
In-game historical!
Wyrom, PM
Date: 03/29/2018 12:01 PM CDT
From: KRAKII
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
Yeah, but how recent, was my question. All this new-fangled stuff, I’m just not up on… 🙂
Date: 03/29/2018 12:15 PM CDT
From: ROBERTSM8
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
I think it was pretty obvious he was referring to in-game history. Not player histories, not simutronics history, not GemStone II/III/IV history. As in, the official in-game documentation/history.
Date: 03/29/2018 12:23 PM CDT
From: NEWHALLJ
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
I agree, that was obvious.
Date: 03/29/2018 12:24 PM CDT
From: SIMU-WYROM
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
>>Yeah, but how recent, was my question.
Anything goes as long as it’s part of in-game history. Yesterday is history.
>>I think it was pretty obvious he was referring to in-game history. Not player histories, not simutronics history, not GemStone II/III/IV history. As in, the official in-game documentation/history.
Whee! Thanks, man!
Wyrom, PM
Date: 03/29/2018 02:29 PM CDT
From: LTLPRPRINCESS
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
I appreciate that we have a bit more info. It’s not something I intend to take a week off work for, like EG or DR, but can still try out if I feel like it.
Will it be in groups, or solo?
Also, I think it’s great that new events are coming out based on real life type things. This must be why escape rooms became popular at Con… you guys were actually doing research.
#bardlife
Date: 03/29/2018 02:37 PM CDT
From: KARDIOS
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
<< Maybe visit an escape room or two! >>
Am I the only one who had to Google “escape room”?
Date: 03/29/2018 02:39 PM CDT
From: SIMU-WYROM
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
They don’t really have anything to do with real escape rooms. But if you have been to one, you’ll know there are puzzles to solve that require some outside-of-the-box thinking.
Wyrom, PM
Date: 03/29/2018 02:43 PM CDT
From: ATALYCUS
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
I don’t play this game to have to think!! lol I kid I kid
Date: 03/29/2018 07:11 PM CDT
From: CHULAK
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
I’m now quite interested in this event, I enjoy the puzzle style things and trying to figure them out!
Speaking in Faendryl, Jahosk says, “You will now be known as Blade Durakar, the Palestra.”
Date: 03/30/2018 08:34 PM CDT
From: INIQUITY
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
Fascinating. Incredibly fitting for the Isle of Ornath. I look forward to the utter conquest of Lumnis and her rings.
– Xorus’ player
“We shall see,” said Eorgina. “There is a tower, white and decorated in many colors. At its very highest floor is a chamber, locked and guarded, and in it is a box.”
Date: 03/31/2018 11:12 AM CDT
From: VUWH60A
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
As long as I do not have to play “Guess the Verb” I am in!
<mutters about “roll vine”>
😀
Date: 04/01/2018 06:39 PM CDT
From: ALUVIUS
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
<spoiler alert>
There will of course be guess the verb. Don’t forget to try such natural physical actions as “lean book” because we all like to lean against a book in a case, right? 🙂
Date: 04/03/2018 12:37 PM CDT
From: GS4-HALISTE
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
>we all like to lean against a book in a case, right?
If it pops open the trapdoor beneath the rug, heck yeah!
~ Haliste ~ SGM, Events Auntie H, Forever
Omrii: Okay, thanks Haliste. You’re way better than Wyrom.
Date: 04/03/2018 01:04 PM CDT
From: KRAKII
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
PUT.
THE CANDLE.
BACK.
Date: 04/03/2018 02:11 PM CDT
From: TAENAR
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
The feeling is mutual.
Date: 04/04/2018 12:32 PM CDT
From: RISHIB1
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
This sounds pretty neat. Am I correct in guessing that we’ll be able to start and stop during the time period for the event, so that we don’t have to do it all in one go? I may actually be able to attend then.
Rishi – Player of Kembal
Speaking to Plur, Belnia says, “You’re no Kembal.”
[Roll result: -2112 (open d100: 82)] A giantman thief crouches and sweeps a leg at you, but only manages to trip himself.
Date: 04/05/2018 01:53 PM CDT
From: GS4-HALISTE
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
>…we don’t have to do it all in one go…
What do you mean by this? You can do as many or as few “runs” as you want, whenever you want while the event is running.
~ Haliste ~ SGM, Events Auntie H, Forever
Omrii: Okay, thanks Haliste. You’re way better than Wyrom.
Date: 04/05/2018 04:07 PM CDT
From: KHARIZ555
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
I pretty sure he meant working on the quest in small chunks and resuming where you left off if you don’t do a whole “run” in one sitting.
Date: 04/05/2018 08:32 PM CDT
From: GS4-HALISTE
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
“Runs” are short enough so that you’ll be able to start and stop frequently, if that’s what you choose to do.
~ Haliste ~ SGM, Events Auntie H, Forever
Omrii: Okay, thanks Haliste. You’re way better than Wyrom.
Date: 04/05/2018 08:51 PM CDT
From: CHULAK
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
Is this a pay to access event or more like a short-term quest area where we will need to pay for each entry/”run” to it?
Speaking in Faendryl, Jahosk says, “You will now be known as Blade Durakar, the Palestra.”
Date: 04/06/2018 12:00 AM CDT
From: ATALYCUS
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
I would guess it’s a pay to do it each time requiring many many many times to get whatever the item is to be good. I could be wrong of course
Date: 04/06/2018 09:05 AM CDT
From: KAYB8
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
This waiting until the day of the event to get details is getting really old.
Date: 04/06/2018 09:24 AM CDT
From: GS4-HALISTE
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
>This waiting until the day of the event to get details is getting really old.
This is not a limited access event. There are no tickets/scrip to accumulate in order to make a purchase. There are no limited wares in shops.
This is (intended to be) a fun, puzzle-type event that will give incremental bonuses to an item that we have yet to discuss/talk about because we’re not ready to discuss/talk about that item.
If this event sounds like fun and you want to attend, there are no pressures on attendance. If you can go, great. If you want to attend, super. If you don’t, that’s okay too.
I’m not quite sure why there’s a need to know the details about an unlimited event like this other than curiosity, in which case… we’ll have more details for you soon. Otherwise, what details are you looking for specifically?
~ Haliste ~ SGM, Events Auntie H, Forever
Omrii: Okay, thanks Haliste. You’re way better than Wyrom.
Date: 04/06/2018 09:59 AM CDT
From: KAYB8
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
What a terrible answer.
Date: 04/06/2018 10:14 AM CDT
From: LEEJ187
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
< What a terrible answer. >
I agree, how dare she offer to answer your generic gripe with requesting specific information!
She should get le fired and never have a customer service role in life, ever.
Or you could get original and post something that can be quantified to discuss. Based on your posting history, it’s so much easier to say something negative without any backing, so I won’t hold my breath.
~James/Auvreaian
Date: 04/06/2018 11:08 AM CDT
From: CAVEMANIAC
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
Since there is one main announced reward that is upgradable for this event the frustration stems from the desire for some to maximize its benefits. This does not pertain to me personally but since there is an item that gains incremental bonuses after an unknown amount of runs some people may feel the need to request time off, save additional $$$ and/or coordinate with loved ones to get the most out of the event. Without knowing more information about the item, the bonuses or how many runs it might take to make meaningful upgrades it can be difficult for some people to decide how much time or resources to allot for the event.
However, I’m not sure how much of that you can communicate without ruining some of the mystique of the event. Since this event falls right around my wife’s due date I have firm limits on how much time I can dedicate regardless so it doesnt impact me either way. I’m still excited about Rings of Lumnis and look forward to learning more about the event as you are ready to make it available.
Date: 04/06/2018 11:08 AM CDT
From: KRAKII
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
James, TL:DR.
.
.
<ahem>
“What a terrible complaint.”
Date: 04/06/2018 11:10 AM CDT
From: GS4-HALISTE
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
>Since this event falls right around my wife’s due date…
Congratulations!
~ Haliste ~ SGM, Events Auntie H, Forever
Omrii: Okay, thanks Haliste. You’re way better than Wyrom.
Date: 04/06/2018 01:02 PM CDT
From: SIMU-WYROM
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
To further expand on what GM Haliste said, our lead times per event were dramatically reduced in the recent years as well as the events we produce were tripled. The Events team has a primary project load that consists of working on these events, but there isn’t many of them. In turn though, events are contained to the Events team outside anyone who wishes to pitch in. That means anything we work on here doesn’t impact game development or storyline progression. Right now though, it means we don’t have the hands to discuss things because we typically are working on these things up until a week before the event is released.
We have a lot more leeway with discussing things on the forums this year than in previous years though. Prior to 2018, we had some issues with posting before our mailers. Luckily, we’re moving back into a direction where we’ll try to get announcements out sooner. But Rings of Lumnis is a brand new event, and it’s requiring more attention than, say, Ebon Gate.
Circling back to what GM Haliste said, it would be helpful to know what information you’d like to know more about. This event is going to be a puzzle event in bite-sized pieces. Think of a H4H puzzle squeezed down into something you can solve in a few minutes. It will be similar to how our events run these days. There will be entries in the SimuCoin Store for roughly 100 SimuCoins. There are no shops or scrip earned here. There is nothing for resale. The quest reward attunes to your character. You can get the base reward right from the start and do not need to pickup any SimuCoins. If you want it to be more powerful, that’s when the event side of things kick in.
We are also introducing an area to the game that was only talked about in certain areas back in the 90s. It’s only a tiny portion of that area, but this release will let us expand the area beyond this event. New areas also take a lot of time to get up and running. We’ve gave some of those details already though, so I doubt you want me to bore you there.
Wyrom, PM
Date: 04/06/2018 01:33 PM CDT
From: KAYB8
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
Thanks Wyrom.
Date: 04/06/2018 03:42 PM CDT
From: RBALDWIN
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
Wyrom, I’ll only assume you are talking about horses and mounts and be furious when said outcome does not occur.
Date: 04/06/2018 03:58 PM CDT
From: GS4-THANDIWE
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
>>We are also introducing an area to the game that was only talked about in certain areas back in the 90s. It’s only a tiny portion of that area, but this release will let us expand the area beyond this event. New areas also take a lot of time to get up and running.
Hurray for new areas!
~*~ Thandiwe, who is very excited for everyone to see The Needle, the gardens, and five very small areas of Liabo ~*~ ASGM of Events
Date: 04/06/2018 09:57 PM CDT
From: CHULAK
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
>>This event is going to be a puzzle event in bite-sized pieces. Think of a H4H puzzle squeezed down into something you can solve in a few minutes. It will be similar to how our events run these days. There will be entries in the SimuCoin Store for roughly 100 SimuCoins
Thanks! That was the exact information I was looking for at this time. Now to wait for yall to finalize things and release the details on the item and what upgrades it can get through repeated entries. I’m probably down for at least a couple of those as I enjoy puzzle solving.
Speaking in Faendryl, Jahosk says, “You will now be known as Blade Durakar, the Palestra.”
Date: 04/07/2018 12:42 AM CDT
From: BRANDTJRT
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
>>~*~ Thandiwe, who is very excited for everyone to see The Needle, the gardens, and five very small areas of Liabo ~*~ ASGM of Events
Wait, are we also going to the moon!?
_ _ _ Myasara says, “Raining rocks down on my city was not the best course of action.”
Date: 04/07/2018 12:51 AM CDT
From: LUXELLE
Subj: Re: Some Brief Details
>> Wait, are we also going to the moon!?
That was one of the April 1st posts, remember? 🙂
— ;tune towncrier Rohese: “… the TownCrier (tune in if you haven’t, it’s without doubt the best thing to ever happen on LNet)” Xanith: “It’s flat out amazing” Doug: “100.times ^”
This is an obscure historical tangent. But it made me think just now of the Starsphere artifact. The story behind the Graveyard had Bandur Etrevion getting apprehended trying to steal a “speaking crystal” from the Library of Nomikos (Biblia) on the Isle of Ormian (Ornath), which would have been one of the super-ancient Lord of Essaence relics that talked in presumably Iruaric and most of it did not make sense being too advanced. For a second I was trying to remember if this one was supposed to be in the Library.
The Starsphere was one of those “speaking crystals” except it was a little ways south of this island, in the central part of the northern most province on the adjacent continent of Emer (Finnia). It was basically a holodeck. The chamber it was in would suddenly look like you were on other worlds or out in space looking at stars and planets.
