Breaker
04-18-11, 09:40 PM
In order to launch Althanas 3.0's training forum and make it as interactive and user-driven as possible, we bring you the TF Submission contest.
Currently we are in the process of building a database of "Stock" locales and NPCs which exist in and around Underwood and Concordia. The first element of this contest is your chance to influence a protected piece of Althanas Canon. While "Stock" locales and characters will always be available for members to write into their threads, they are afforded a certain (though not absolute) level of protection because they will be used for instructional purposes in upcoming missions and events.
At Yari's suggestion, we decided to gear the majority of this content to original member submissions. "Original" submissions will be given a lesser degree of protection, and may potentially vulnerable. These "original" submissions will be used in an upcoming semi-competitive Underwood mini feature. But don't worry, you will always at least be given a chance to "save" your submissions, as well as resurrect or rebuild if so desired. The data will never be lost, and forever remain a part of our game database.
If you would like to make an "original stock" sumission, say so. However choosing this option will cut your chances of winning a prize in half.
I give my personal promise: all submissions that are concise and properly edited will be made an integral part of the Training Forum. However only the most interesting and unique submissions will have a shot at canonisation.
The Format for Contest Submissions is as follows.
Username:
Submission Type: (stock OR original OR original stock)
Custom user title desired if victorious:
There is no strict format for the makeup of the submissions. For NPC profiles I encourage members to follow something like a condensed version of an Althanas character sheet. Similar to the boss battle submissions, but with a stronger focus on background than abilities and skills. Since these are NPCs not PCs you can generalise on skills and abilities (example: Terech Bodorson is one of the greatest weapon masters on Althanas and is said to be capable of fighting for days on end).
For locale descriptions I encourage members to include the following:
Name of locale (if any)
Location in Underwood, or in Concordia in relation to Underwood
Type of people one might meet there
Purpose of the locale (if any)
Origins of the place
Other than that I encourage as much originality and detail as possible. There is no word limit on submissions, but three to six medium sized paragraphs or 20-40 lines sounds about right. Submissions that are too long or too short may be put on hold until someone has a chance to edit them down to size.
Now on to the good stuff!
Categories: Best Stock Submission, Best Original Locale, Best Original NPC
Stock Category Prizes
1st prize: Free custom user title and 20% bonus to next thread completed in Underwood
2nd prize: 20% EXP bonus to next thread in TF
3rd prize: 15% EXP bonus to next thread in TF
Original Category Prizes
1st prize: Free custom user title and 15% bonus to next thread completed in Underwood
2nd prize: 15% EXP bonus to next thread in TF
3rd prize: 10% EXP bonus to next thread in TF
There is a limit of 4 submissions per user, which may be submitted by the same or different accounts.
The contest will last a minimum of 2 weeks and a maximum of 1 month. If you need an extension, post here. Questions or concerns? Post here.
There are separate threads for each of the three categories:
Stock Submissions (http://www.althanas.com/world/showthread.php?22675-Underwood-Submission-Contest-Stock-Submissions)
Original NPC Submissions (http://www.althanas.com/world/showthread.php?22674-Underwood-Submission-Contest-Original-NPCs)
Original Locale Submissions (http://www.althanas.com/world/showthread.php?22673-Underwood-Submission-Contest-Original-Locales)
Below is a list of "Stock" characters and locales which we would like to see fleshed out. You may create "original stock" submissions but to risk being redundant, there are half as many prizes for "stock" submissions.
The Peaceful Promenade:
The primary tavern in Underwood was once a sleepy little pub but is now a bustling resting place for travelers and one of the more prosperous and famous establishments in Underwood. All sorts can be found in the Peaceful Promenade, maybe looking for the help of an eager adventurer…and maybe looking for trouble.
Ravenheart Academy:
Named after the legendary Red Marshal of Coronè, Letho Ravenheart, Ravenheart Academy offers training for warriors in all sorts of melee and ranged combat. Beginning adventurers can improve their skills here for a cost of some gold, before venturing out into the dangerous world.
The Circle of Elerdhen:
With a name far more impressive than the reality, the Circle is a group of druids, hedge mages, prestidigitators and other magic-practitioners who meet regularly to discuss and improve their magical abilities. The Circle meets in an old stone building on the edge of town. A young mage or sorcerer might find some assistance in developing his skills among their numbers.
City Hall:
Monthly meetings run by the mayor are held at the large wooden building known as City Hall, where all the business of trade and other issues plaguing the citizens of Underwood are discussed. Elections for a new mayor are held every year, but the current mayor—Ben Aldebrand—has been elected the past thirty years in a row. A bulletin board can be found outside the hall that sometimes will have tasks posted on it for an adventurer looking for some work.
The Dansdel:
Dansdel is an old Elvish word meaning “proving” or “trying.” It’s a small cluster of buildings and arenas on the outskirts of town where any interested comers can go to fight without danger of physical harm—described further in its own forum.
Benjamin Aldebrand:
The mayor of Underwood is an elderly man who has seen the town grow from sleepy village to the bustling place it is now. He’s been the mayor for thirty years, thanks to his good common sense and love of the place, but he’s approaching old age, and who knows who his successor might be?
Terech Bodorson:
One of the few dwarves in the town, Terech is well known as the head of Ravenheart Academy. He’s a veteran of a number of wars, and getting on in years, but his expertise in all forms of combat is unquestionable. He settled down in Underwood for a peaceful life two decades ago and hasn’t left since. He’s a cranky old geezer, but any adventurer that gets on his good side could find unexpected depths of knowledge.
Ormeath Zhainguinth
One of the heads of the Circle of Elerdhen. Born under the name of Robert Smith, Ormeath changed his name when he first discovered his magical talents to make it more 'mystical.' He is indeed of moderate magical talent, but his ego is much larger than his skill, and he badly wants to be an elf. He changed his name and has been known to take clay and make false pointy ears on occasion. The elves of the area either consider him to be hilarious or irritating.
Following the death of Jaliss Evenkeel, Underwood needs a new Captain of the Watch. Will it be a former ranger? A turncoat from the Corone Armed Forces? You decide!
The Silver Pub
Named after the dranak Tshael's infamous tavern, this ale hall bears the names of all active Dansdel warriors on the walls. Here, combatants may lay down public challenges against any other warrior. Although there is never any guarantee a challenge will be answered, everyone who drinks at the Silver Pub will bear witness to the interaction.
The Baths are for active warriors only, so characters whose writers don’t keep up may be forcefully ejected time to time. Of course the bouncers may listen to reason if your battle shows a sudden surge of activity. The baths are staffed by a younger element of the elven community who are putting in due diligence through community service and body sciences. Everything from physical therapy to a good ol’ fashioned massage is available, and the healing arts of aromatherapy and song magic are practised constantly. This should seem like an absolute paradise, where elven beauties tend to a warrior’s every need. IC moderation will keep things appropriate. I wouldn’t be opposed to better suggestions, but mine is that we call this place the Shark Tank Baths in honour of Rafanas’ notorious but undocumented sexiness.
Some Ideas for Original Submissions
-Legendary/mythical characters or creatures who reside in Concordia
-Mystical locations hidden throughout the great forest
-Tradespeople, officers, nobles, or council members who reside in Underwood
-Businesses in Underwood
-A headquarters for the rangers in Underwood
-Dormitories/barracks for dansdel warriors and guardsmen
-Any unique places or people you may have created in a previous story!
Currently we are in the process of building a database of "Stock" locales and NPCs which exist in and around Underwood and Concordia. The first element of this contest is your chance to influence a protected piece of Althanas Canon. While "Stock" locales and characters will always be available for members to write into their threads, they are afforded a certain (though not absolute) level of protection because they will be used for instructional purposes in upcoming missions and events.
At Yari's suggestion, we decided to gear the majority of this content to original member submissions. "Original" submissions will be given a lesser degree of protection, and may potentially vulnerable. These "original" submissions will be used in an upcoming semi-competitive Underwood mini feature. But don't worry, you will always at least be given a chance to "save" your submissions, as well as resurrect or rebuild if so desired. The data will never be lost, and forever remain a part of our game database.
If you would like to make an "original stock" sumission, say so. However choosing this option will cut your chances of winning a prize in half.
I give my personal promise: all submissions that are concise and properly edited will be made an integral part of the Training Forum. However only the most interesting and unique submissions will have a shot at canonisation.
The Format for Contest Submissions is as follows.
Username:
Submission Type: (stock OR original OR original stock)
Custom user title desired if victorious:
There is no strict format for the makeup of the submissions. For NPC profiles I encourage members to follow something like a condensed version of an Althanas character sheet. Similar to the boss battle submissions, but with a stronger focus on background than abilities and skills. Since these are NPCs not PCs you can generalise on skills and abilities (example: Terech Bodorson is one of the greatest weapon masters on Althanas and is said to be capable of fighting for days on end).
For locale descriptions I encourage members to include the following:
Name of locale (if any)
Location in Underwood, or in Concordia in relation to Underwood
Type of people one might meet there
Purpose of the locale (if any)
Origins of the place
Other than that I encourage as much originality and detail as possible. There is no word limit on submissions, but three to six medium sized paragraphs or 20-40 lines sounds about right. Submissions that are too long or too short may be put on hold until someone has a chance to edit them down to size.
Now on to the good stuff!
Categories: Best Stock Submission, Best Original Locale, Best Original NPC
Stock Category Prizes
1st prize: Free custom user title and 20% bonus to next thread completed in Underwood
2nd prize: 20% EXP bonus to next thread in TF
3rd prize: 15% EXP bonus to next thread in TF
Original Category Prizes
1st prize: Free custom user title and 15% bonus to next thread completed in Underwood
2nd prize: 15% EXP bonus to next thread in TF
3rd prize: 10% EXP bonus to next thread in TF
There is a limit of 4 submissions per user, which may be submitted by the same or different accounts.
The contest will last a minimum of 2 weeks and a maximum of 1 month. If you need an extension, post here. Questions or concerns? Post here.
There are separate threads for each of the three categories:
Stock Submissions (http://www.althanas.com/world/showthread.php?22675-Underwood-Submission-Contest-Stock-Submissions)
Original NPC Submissions (http://www.althanas.com/world/showthread.php?22674-Underwood-Submission-Contest-Original-NPCs)
Original Locale Submissions (http://www.althanas.com/world/showthread.php?22673-Underwood-Submission-Contest-Original-Locales)
Below is a list of "Stock" characters and locales which we would like to see fleshed out. You may create "original stock" submissions but to risk being redundant, there are half as many prizes for "stock" submissions.
The Peaceful Promenade:
The primary tavern in Underwood was once a sleepy little pub but is now a bustling resting place for travelers and one of the more prosperous and famous establishments in Underwood. All sorts can be found in the Peaceful Promenade, maybe looking for the help of an eager adventurer…and maybe looking for trouble.
Ravenheart Academy:
Named after the legendary Red Marshal of Coronè, Letho Ravenheart, Ravenheart Academy offers training for warriors in all sorts of melee and ranged combat. Beginning adventurers can improve their skills here for a cost of some gold, before venturing out into the dangerous world.
The Circle of Elerdhen:
With a name far more impressive than the reality, the Circle is a group of druids, hedge mages, prestidigitators and other magic-practitioners who meet regularly to discuss and improve their magical abilities. The Circle meets in an old stone building on the edge of town. A young mage or sorcerer might find some assistance in developing his skills among their numbers.
City Hall:
Monthly meetings run by the mayor are held at the large wooden building known as City Hall, where all the business of trade and other issues plaguing the citizens of Underwood are discussed. Elections for a new mayor are held every year, but the current mayor—Ben Aldebrand—has been elected the past thirty years in a row. A bulletin board can be found outside the hall that sometimes will have tasks posted on it for an adventurer looking for some work.
The Dansdel:
Dansdel is an old Elvish word meaning “proving” or “trying.” It’s a small cluster of buildings and arenas on the outskirts of town where any interested comers can go to fight without danger of physical harm—described further in its own forum.
Benjamin Aldebrand:
The mayor of Underwood is an elderly man who has seen the town grow from sleepy village to the bustling place it is now. He’s been the mayor for thirty years, thanks to his good common sense and love of the place, but he’s approaching old age, and who knows who his successor might be?
Terech Bodorson:
One of the few dwarves in the town, Terech is well known as the head of Ravenheart Academy. He’s a veteran of a number of wars, and getting on in years, but his expertise in all forms of combat is unquestionable. He settled down in Underwood for a peaceful life two decades ago and hasn’t left since. He’s a cranky old geezer, but any adventurer that gets on his good side could find unexpected depths of knowledge.
Ormeath Zhainguinth
One of the heads of the Circle of Elerdhen. Born under the name of Robert Smith, Ormeath changed his name when he first discovered his magical talents to make it more 'mystical.' He is indeed of moderate magical talent, but his ego is much larger than his skill, and he badly wants to be an elf. He changed his name and has been known to take clay and make false pointy ears on occasion. The elves of the area either consider him to be hilarious or irritating.
Following the death of Jaliss Evenkeel, Underwood needs a new Captain of the Watch. Will it be a former ranger? A turncoat from the Corone Armed Forces? You decide!
The Silver Pub
Named after the dranak Tshael's infamous tavern, this ale hall bears the names of all active Dansdel warriors on the walls. Here, combatants may lay down public challenges against any other warrior. Although there is never any guarantee a challenge will be answered, everyone who drinks at the Silver Pub will bear witness to the interaction.
The Baths are for active warriors only, so characters whose writers don’t keep up may be forcefully ejected time to time. Of course the bouncers may listen to reason if your battle shows a sudden surge of activity. The baths are staffed by a younger element of the elven community who are putting in due diligence through community service and body sciences. Everything from physical therapy to a good ol’ fashioned massage is available, and the healing arts of aromatherapy and song magic are practised constantly. This should seem like an absolute paradise, where elven beauties tend to a warrior’s every need. IC moderation will keep things appropriate. I wouldn’t be opposed to better suggestions, but mine is that we call this place the Shark Tank Baths in honour of Rafanas’ notorious but undocumented sexiness.
Some Ideas for Original Submissions
-Legendary/mythical characters or creatures who reside in Concordia
-Mystical locations hidden throughout the great forest
-Tradespeople, officers, nobles, or council members who reside in Underwood
-Businesses in Underwood
-A headquarters for the rangers in Underwood
-Dormitories/barracks for dansdel warriors and guardsmen
-Any unique places or people you may have created in a previous story!