Players of Catskills,
You may remember during the recent Winterfest the idea of having an ongoing Archery league was brought up. Well, this Monday evening will be the first event of many that will lead up to a year end Champion.
I will go into the scoring and rules of the series in more detail at the first event. What you need to know until then is:
1) Each event is open to all skill levels, and there will NOT be separate classes for different skill levels.
2) EVERY contestant will receive points towards their series standing – the amount of which will be determined by how well you do. These points are assigned to the CHARACTER THAT YOU USE TO COMPETE. Points will not be combined between two or more characters.
3) Only bows that will be provided at the event are to be used.
And MOST importantly…
4) Registration STOPS the moment the first archer takes the line to shoot – it may not seem fair to someone who shows up three minutes late, but it isn’t fair to delay those who DID show up on time.
The location of each event will be different – a Moongate will be provided from the EM Hall in Britain (and spectators are welcome, and encouraged, to come watch).
When: Monday, January 16th
Time: 7pm EST
Location: TBD, Moongate from EM Hall in Britain
Date: Friday 13th & Saturday 14th January 2012
Time: 8pm Eastern for Both
Due to some technical difficulties with the two part event scheduled tonight both parts have been rescheduled for Friday and Saturday, My sincere apologies, *slaps server with a fish*.
Greetings.
Following the Mage Duel event last month, I made mention of a team PvP event I wanted to hold. Many who were present had some very specific suggestions as to what they would like to see in such an event (mostly regarding rules).
Before scheduling it, I’d like to get some input from THOSE WHO INTEND TO PARTICIPATE in a team PvP event. I have a pretty good idea of what I would like to do, but would also like to hear your thoughts.
Please post them here, or email me via the EM Site (catskills.uoem.net)
Thank you!
Date: Monday 19th December 2011
Time: 8pm Eastern
Gather at the stage area at the Fairgrounds (Use orange gate at the EM Hall) for the finale event of the Winterfest 2011.
Join us this Saturday 17th at 8pm Eastern at the Fairgrounds Stage (Moongate at EM Hall) for a PvM competition, Bring your best warrior or mage! Not got one? Come and watch to cheer on the competitors!
As part of this year’s Winterfest, we will be holding a PvP Mage Duel!
The rules are as follows:
- No weapons of any kind
- No mounts, pets, or summons
- No animal forms
- No hiding or invisibility
- No use of consumable items other than reagents (bandies, potions, apples,
etc.) Best to keep anything else out of your pack, as you will be snooped
before the match.
- This is a Mage duel, so only Magery spells are to be cast.
- Spectators are encouraged, but anyone caught fighting or stealing will be
banned from the arena immediately and not allowed back in.
If all goes well with this event, we will follow it up with an event for dexxers or perhaps a team tournament.
Gates to the event will be placed near the town moongates – or use the permanent “gate” from the EM Hall in Britain (Felucca – though a gate will be placed at the one in Trammel as well).
Monday, December 12th
8pm EST – Archery Competition at the Fairgrounds
Tuesday, December 13th
8pm EST – Igloo Building Competition
It’s here! The Winterfest 2011 has arrived. Please enjoy the first few days schedule below.
Saturday 10th December 2011
8pm Eastern – Opening Ceremony
8:30pm Eastern – Snowman Darts
Sunday 11th December 2011
1pm Eastern – Polar Bear Tipping, Morning Session
8pm Eastern – TBA
As part of the upcoming Winterfest, we are going to be holding a somewhat…different kind of contest.
Have you ever had an idea that you thought would make a great event to share with Catskills? Now is your chance at getting a shot to realize that idea.
From now until 12pm EST on Sunday, December 11th, we will be accepting submissions. If chosen, your event will be done the following weekend as part of Winterfest (with EM assistance, of course). Please read the following guidelines (thanks to EM Faine Morgan for the list):
1. All stories submitted must be able to be concluded in a couple of hours maximum. They may not span multiple days at this time.
2. By submitting a story, you agree to give EM Adris, EM Barnaby and Mesanna creative license with your story to adapt it to fit game play restrictions and current event arc requirements.
3. Any rewards given out at an event based on a player submitted story are at the discretion of the EM’s and EA Mythic according to the guidelines currently in place.
4. Any player whose story is selected to be brought into game will have a plaque placed in the Catskills Award Hall stating the date their story was told, their name and the title of their story. In addition, their story in it’s entirety will be posted on the Catskills EM Event Website after the event has taken place.
5. Players whose stories are chosen will get to participate in the recreation of their story in game with the EM’s. Participation may result in the temporary changing of the player’s appearance, name or other characteristics as they play a part in the action. Players will not, however, be made invulnerable. Again, any changes will be TEMPORARY for the duration of the event.
6. All stories MUST adhere to the current ESRB game rating of Teen. Any stories that do not, will not be considered.
7. Stories are limited to one submission per person to be recreated in game.
Please understand that there will be ONE selection made for use during Winterfest, but if this proves to be popular, there is always the chance we could extend it further down the road. If anyone has any questions, please contact us via this site’s email form.
Date: Monday 5th December 2011
Time: 8pm Eastern
Pop by the EM Hall in Britain for a meet & greet with EM Adris & EM Barnaby. Bring along the booze for a rather special evening!