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Max Dirks
08-06-13, 10:47 PM
Hey everyone, black shadow's thread gave me an idea for a fun little game. Throughout the years, we've had a number of instrumental writers on the site who have moved on to bigger and brighter things. Althanas has changed quite a bit recently and I think it's a good time to invite those folks back to check things out (or possibly rejoin us if they're interested). So I've decided to make a game of it. Here's the jist:

For every oldbie that you "find" you will receive points. The contest will last one week or until all oldbies on the list have dropped by. To "find" an oldbie, they must post in this thread and indicate that you "found" them. Basically saying something to "Hey everyone, _____ found me!" is sufficient. Most of these people still have accounts on the site, but some do not. Accordingly, I will be watching IP addresses carefully for new registrations. If you get caught cheating, you automatically lose (and might get banned). I've kept in contact with many of the people on the list and can easily verify!

There are prizes, of course. 1st prize will be a coveted Althanas aesthetics package complete with a larger PM box (250!), a colored username (not white), a larger avatar & a custom user title! 2nd prize will earn you a custom user title. 3rd prize will net you 250 GP. I'll also be extending the "recruitment drive" during this time. For every oldbie you get to check in, you get an AP which can be used to buy cool stuff or be traded for EXP.

MOST WANTED (BY MOST COMMON USERNAME)

Ashiakin - 10 points
Bloodrose - 10 points
Elrundir - 10 points
Godhand - 10 points
Leopold Stevens - 10 points
Moonlit Raven - 10 points Found by Manda, though Roht could have her rejoin ;)
Sighter Tnailog - 10 points Found by Lye
Sorahn - 10 points
Storm Veritas - 10 points
Thoracis - 10 points
Ter-Thok - 10 points
The Valkyrie - 10 points Found by Krausus
Ziegfried - 10 points

Adventwings - 25 points
Cyrus the Virus - 25 points
Damon Kaosi - 25 points Found by Lye
Etheryn - 25 points
Gild - 25 points
Ithermoss - 25 points
Karuka - 25 points
Hyakureiki - 25 points
Renzokuken - 25 points
Santhalas - 25 points
Seth_Rahl - 25 points
Yari Rafanas - 25 points

Andrew - 50 points
Artifex Felicis - 50 points
Devon - 50 points
Mist - 50 points
Redrick - 50 points
Reiko - 50 points Returned independently
Santhalas - 50 points
Sorjax - 50 points
Sword-4-Hire - 50 points
Torin Reahkari - 50 points
Wolftrappe - 50 points

Aiko -75 points
Artifical Human 21 - 75 points
Dark Magus - 75 points
The-Fat-Frog - 75 points
The-Hybrid-Frog - 75 points
Trezlizn - 75 points
Valentina Snow - 75 points

ACDragonMaster- 100 points
Aequitas - 100 points
Analogue Bubblebath - 100 points
Irisathena - 100 points

Have at it. All moderators are eligible except Max Dirks & Silence Sei, of course the prizes won't be as neat.

If you have questions, ask them here as well.

Leader Board:

1) Lye: 85 points
2-T) Krausus: 10 points
2-T) Manda: 10 points

Letho
08-07-13, 07:07 AM
I'm pretty sure Relt Peltfelter is Ter-Thok and still relatively active. Also, The Valkyrie had an intro thread as Slavegirl some two months ago, so I'm not sure if that counts as inactive or not.

A great idea, though. Even if we get just a couple of these names to check in, it will be great to see them.

Max Dirks
08-07-13, 07:23 AM
That's why they're only worth 10 points, as I figured they'd be easy to track down. Relt was on last night, if anyone's curious. I may or may not have tipped off Vickie you guys were coming after her as well :)

Letho
08-07-13, 07:29 AM
Ah, I see. How come there's no Ithermoss on the list? Or Gild and Wolftrappe? Not sure if some of the really old names are alts of those I mentioned, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to mention them.

EDIT: Also, Sighter/Findelfin.

Max Dirks
08-07-13, 07:36 AM
Sighter pokes his head in all the time, which is why I neglected to mention him. Gild, Ithermoss and Wolftrappe, on the other hand, are good additions.

From now on, I'll also take suggestions for other oldbies to find. Presuming, of course, I don't feel as though the suggestor has an unfair advantage of locating said oldbie.

BlackAndBlueEyes
08-07-13, 07:42 AM
Well, if you're taking suggestions...

AdventWings
Artifex Felicis
Godhand (who, granted, popped his head into chat a few months back, but nothing since then)

Max Dirks
08-07-13, 08:08 AM
Artifex was up there as nekoprince, but I suppose to the newer folks Artifex is a more common name. I edited accordingly. I also put Godhand and Sighter up there as 10 points and Adventwings as 25. Not anymore though, because I believe he stopped by earlier this year.

Rayse Valentino
08-07-13, 11:57 AM
I'll give 1000GP to anyone who gets Revenant back to posting.

250GP to anyone who gets the LCC judged and EXP rewarded for everyone.

Zook Murnig
08-07-13, 12:42 PM
Ithermoss has been around recently.

However, good additions: hamnat, Ataraxis, and that guy with the undead chef (I can't remember his name).

Max Dirks
08-07-13, 12:44 PM
No more will be added. Go find the ones that are there.

grim137
08-07-13, 03:24 PM
If I bring back Naphe do I lose points?

The Valkyrie
08-10-13, 03:16 PM
Krausus found me

Max Dirks
08-12-13, 10:08 AM
Time is ticking away and Krausus has the lead with 10 measley points. Who can beat him?

Brand
08-13-13, 01:05 PM
Apparently, nobody. Unless someone just pops in for no reason and finds this thread and says someone found them. Also, fuck rain, the funeral got canceled.

Moonlit Raven
08-14-13, 09:13 AM
Yeah, so Manda found me. Give whatever toon she's using currently the points.

Krausus
08-14-13, 09:56 AM
So now we have a tie.

Krausus
09-22-13, 02:59 PM
I still want my prizes.

Lye
03-02-14, 10:00 PM
I'd like to claim Torin if you would, :p

To everyone else reading this, let's get out the rusty pitchforks and torches and hunt us some legends!

[Edit] A wild Torin Reahkari appears! (http://www.althanas.com/world/showthread.php?27084-The-REAL-Time-Mage-Is-Back)

Lye
03-05-14, 05:29 PM
I know this drive is over and all, but guess what?

Sighter Tnailog is back. (http://www.althanas.com/world/showthread.php?27109-Greetings&p=225765#post225765)

Another one bites the dust, but the hunt continues. Stay tuned. ^.~

[Edit] Let us not forget that sneaky shadow lord: Xilium Rupertus (http://www.althanas.com/world/showthread.php?27086-The-shadow-master-returns).

They're popping out of the snow like daisies! [/Mushu]

Sighter Tnailog
03-05-14, 09:59 PM
I was claimed by Lye, though I am deeply hurt to be only worth 10 points.

Torin Reahkari
03-06-14, 01:57 AM
I was claimed by Lye, though I am deeply hurt to be only worth 10 points.

I was beyond amazed that I was 50 and you were only 10. I've heard it's based on time away from the site though, and 7 years is a long time. :P

Xilium Rupertus
03-06-14, 06:47 AM
I wasn't loved enough to be on the thread haha so bah to both of you ;p

Lye
03-06-14, 11:36 AM
A wild Molotov (Damon Kaosi) Appears (http://www.althanas.com/world/showthread.php?27109-Greetings&p=225801&viewfull=1#post225801)!

Max Dirks
03-06-14, 11:38 AM
Actually, it was based on how easy it would be for me to contact you.

I had Sighter's telephone number plus he popped in to say hi in the moderator forums on a few months before this thread was created. That's why he received a 10. Xilium, I don't know why you didn't make the cut. I am truly sorry that I excluded you :(

Max Dirks
03-06-14, 11:47 AM
I've decided to reopen the contest.

Lye is somewhat cheating, as he send out a mass email message. If Lye wins, we all win. We'll have a month where every thread finished receives an EXP boost. If you win, we'll give you the promised awards (Krausus will get them anyway) plus your own subforum. This subforum couldn't be used as an HQ, but can certainly give you a leg up over your competitors if you're a clan (cough TTC Xandran Arms cough).

Anyone who can convince these guys to stick around to complete a thread can also have an EXP boost in that thread (it obviously must be completed with one of the returning veterans).

Sighter Tnailog
03-06-14, 12:42 PM
I'm claiming Molotov, so nyah. He should verify this.

Sighter Tnailog
03-06-14, 12:44 PM
I used to have Demnor's livejournal. Wonder if I could track that down...

Molotov
03-06-14, 12:50 PM
Yeah, Lye contacted me, but Madison convinced me to return.

Sighter Tnailog
03-06-14, 12:52 PM
Honestly, though, y'all play the contest however. I donate my points to Lye, feels a little too much like ritualistic poaching.

Lye
03-06-14, 01:01 PM
Oh posh, I don't really mind. I'm just glad to see old faces! Besides, I was a newbie back in 2004 and didn't make as big a name for myself as I thought. Many olbies have no idea who I am. So thanks for coming back, both of you. Any help tracking down others is greatly appreciated. :)

Devon
03-21-14, 06:51 AM
Hey, Lye found me. Give that man his money.

Valentina L. Snow
03-22-14, 05:24 AM
Lye found me as well. Dude really is quite the sleuth.

Also, Aequitas is no longer with us. He isn't coming back and Lye can't find him... wherever it is that he is now.

Max Dirks
03-22-14, 01:11 PM
Oh please, Devon, you're on MSN every day ;)

Lye
03-25-14, 10:30 AM
Sweet. Still reeling them in while AFK. Gotta love it. ;)

Welcome back you two!

Lye
06-29-14, 12:38 AM
Valentina - 75 Points (http://www.althanas.com/world/showthread.php?27202-Six-years-Wow-Time-really-does-fly)

Karuka - 25 Points (http://www.althanas.com/world/showthread.php?27693-Uh-hello)

Krausus
10-04-14, 09:27 PM
*Tentatively pokes*

Artifex Felicis
04-07-15, 11:36 PM
Well then. I guess I should post, though I don't know if it counts.

Delicious 50 points.