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Announce post #3216: Updated Satellite Map
9/8/2021 at 9:18
Ictinus, the Architect
Everyone
Updated Satellite Map
Hi folks!
After hearing the feedback on the original iteration of the Sapience satellite map, Teani has gone ahead and updated it to include numerous new areas, as well as other adjustemnts to make it more accurate.
The new version can be found here: https://www.aetolia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Sapience-satellite-497-MA-scaled.jpg
Enjoy!
Penned by my hand on Closday, the 12th of Lleian, in the year 497 MA.
Ictinus, the Architect
Everyone
Updated Satellite Map
Hi folks!
After hearing the feedback on the original iteration of the Sapience satellite map, Teani has gone ahead and updated it to include numerous new areas, as well as other adjustemnts to make it more accurate.
The new version can be found here: https://www.aetolia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Sapience-satellite-497-MA-scaled.jpg
Enjoy!
Penned by my hand on Closday, the 12th of Lleian, in the year 497 MA.
Announce post #3217: Denizen Letter Service
9/8/2021 at 17:02
Ictinus, the Architect
Everyone
Denizen Letter Service
Hi folks!
It is now possible to send letters to denizens by visiting the newly arrived messenger who has taken up residence at the gates of Esterport!
Sometimes a message doesn't quite cut it, or perhaps you want to send your favourite prisoner some contraband. Now you can!
To use this service, hand the messenger a letter, pay his fee (currently 500 gold), then SAY the name of the denizen you'd like to have it sent to.
No Albedi Gods, Chaos Lords, adventurers, or some other exceptions, but he'll try almost everything else*.
* No refunds for failed deliveries, no guarantees of receipt, reading, or reply!
Enjoy!
Penned by my hand on Falsday, the 14th of Lleian, in the year 497 MA.
Ictinus, the Architect
Everyone
Denizen Letter Service
Hi folks!
It is now possible to send letters to denizens by visiting the newly arrived messenger who has taken up residence at the gates of Esterport!
Sometimes a message doesn't quite cut it, or perhaps you want to send your favourite prisoner some contraband. Now you can!
To use this service, hand the messenger a letter, pay his fee (currently 500 gold), then SAY the name of the denizen you'd like to have it sent to.
No Albedi Gods, Chaos Lords, adventurers, or some other exceptions, but he'll try almost everything else*.
* No refunds for failed deliveries, no guarantees of receipt, reading, or reply!
Enjoy!
Penned by my hand on Falsday, the 14th of Lleian, in the year 497 MA.
Re: Roux's Art Commissions
The Lovely Ayastia has been completed! Watch out for those mirror bombs
Roux
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Events post #266: The Blighted Island of Ulangi
9/5/2021 at 19:31
Anonymous
Everyone
The Blighted Island of Ulangi
Years ago, amidst a great calamity, the island of Ulangi was cleansed of all life. At least, this is what the world thought - ruined by toxic atmosphere and ravaged by the Effulgent Shout, surely nothing could survive on that blighted island. The Siroccian Geological Society has proven that theory wrong.
Headed by a senior researcher, Durentesh, the S.G.S. put out a call to all the cities of Sapience, and any wealthy investors, to come and learn about a planned expedition to the destroyed island. Although initially insisting the island was completely safe, after nearly causing a continent-wide economic disaster Durentesh revealed that the S.G.S. had found evidence of survivors. Nonetheless, the expedition was funded by the grace of its investors, and shoved off from Esterport within the week.
Many attuned with the Halls felt the ripples of death coming from the island, but the S.G.S. was silent on the matter - until, that is, mere weeks after shoving off, the Society put out a call for assistance. Advancing their timetable by years, they opened the island ferry to Ulangi, allowing adventurers to set foot on the ashen shores for the first time in decades. There, they found the budding research camp, named Lleis' Renewal Point by its investors, and they also found a thriving hive of things that may have once been Horkval...
Penned by my hand on Quensday, the 22nd of Midsummer, in the year 497 MA.
Anonymous
Everyone
The Blighted Island of Ulangi
Years ago, amidst a great calamity, the island of Ulangi was cleansed of all life. At least, this is what the world thought - ruined by toxic atmosphere and ravaged by the Effulgent Shout, surely nothing could survive on that blighted island. The Siroccian Geological Society has proven that theory wrong.
Headed by a senior researcher, Durentesh, the S.G.S. put out a call to all the cities of Sapience, and any wealthy investors, to come and learn about a planned expedition to the destroyed island. Although initially insisting the island was completely safe, after nearly causing a continent-wide economic disaster Durentesh revealed that the S.G.S. had found evidence of survivors. Nonetheless, the expedition was funded by the grace of its investors, and shoved off from Esterport within the week.
Many attuned with the Halls felt the ripples of death coming from the island, but the S.G.S. was silent on the matter - until, that is, mere weeks after shoving off, the Society put out a call for assistance. Advancing their timetable by years, they opened the island ferry to Ulangi, allowing adventurers to set foot on the ashen shores for the first time in decades. There, they found the budding research camp, named Lleis' Renewal Point by its investors, and they also found a thriving hive of things that may have once been Horkval...
Penned by my hand on Quensday, the 22nd of Midsummer, in the year 497 MA.
Announce post #3214: Calling Mortal Builders
9/4/2021 at 4:59
Ictinus, the Architect
Everyone
Calling Mortal Builders
Hi everyone!
Aetolia is once again looking for enthusiastic and skilled writers to contribute to the game's development as a mortal builder! We're inviting anyone who has a creative streak, an interest in helping Aetolia grow, and the ability to both work to a goal and to deadlines to apply for the builder role.
Building projects come with credits as payment for work completed and don't require you to give up playing your character(s). This can be an excellent and fulfilling opportunity to contribute to the game and leave behind a permanent mark on the world. It is also an excellent way to gain experience for future Celani applications.
To apply, please be sure to read HELP STYLE GUIDELINES in full and then send a plain text email to builders@aetolia.com with the following included:
[x] Five flawless room descriptions, each a different environment.
[x] Two NPC descriptions, such as an animal or a person, and two possible attack lines these NPCs might have.
[x] How many hours per week you expect to be able to contribute towards building projects.
[x] Any experience with building or writing that you have had before.
[x] An original project idea that you would like to work on. This can be as small or elaborate as you like, be it a band of NPCs or a sprawling ruined temple to your favourite God. This is an opportunity to showcase your imagination and give us an idea of what work you may be best suited for, so make it as interesting as you can! Please keep in mind though that this is purely a chance for us to see your mind at work rather than a project that is likely to come to fruition. The vast majority of projects will be decided already or form part of a larger plan we have in mind for Aetolia as a whole.
Please include your character name in the application as well, so we know who to contact! Applications will remain open until Monday 13th September.
Feel free to message or email me if you have any questions!
Penned by my hand on Gosday, the 12th of Midsummer, in the year 497 MA.
Ictinus, the Architect
Everyone
Calling Mortal Builders
Hi everyone!
Aetolia is once again looking for enthusiastic and skilled writers to contribute to the game's development as a mortal builder! We're inviting anyone who has a creative streak, an interest in helping Aetolia grow, and the ability to both work to a goal and to deadlines to apply for the builder role.
Building projects come with credits as payment for work completed and don't require you to give up playing your character(s). This can be an excellent and fulfilling opportunity to contribute to the game and leave behind a permanent mark on the world. It is also an excellent way to gain experience for future Celani applications.
To apply, please be sure to read HELP STYLE GUIDELINES in full and then send a plain text email to builders@aetolia.com with the following included:
[x] Five flawless room descriptions, each a different environment.
[x] Two NPC descriptions, such as an animal or a person, and two possible attack lines these NPCs might have.
[x] How many hours per week you expect to be able to contribute towards building projects.
[x] Any experience with building or writing that you have had before.
[x] An original project idea that you would like to work on. This can be as small or elaborate as you like, be it a band of NPCs or a sprawling ruined temple to your favourite God. This is an opportunity to showcase your imagination and give us an idea of what work you may be best suited for, so make it as interesting as you can! Please keep in mind though that this is purely a chance for us to see your mind at work rather than a project that is likely to come to fruition. The vast majority of projects will be decided already or form part of a larger plan we have in mind for Aetolia as a whole.
Please include your character name in the application as well, so we know who to contact! Applications will remain open until Monday 13th September.
Feel free to message or email me if you have any questions!
Penned by my hand on Gosday, the 12th of Midsummer, in the year 497 MA.
Re: LOVE
For those of you who have waited around for me while I re-oriented my brain to life again you are a huge blessing. The last year during covid was rough for me and things IG impacted me harder than if I had been in my "right mindset." For those of you who who checked in on me just to see what I was up to: I see you. For those of you who continue to and those I talk to every day: I love you.
I am on a journey of discovery with my career path and the last two days during a leadership summit has made me really sit down and think about what I want for the future and I am extremely blessed and lucky to be able to take part in something that empowers women to stand up for themselves in the workplace after I was complacent for too long.
To those who continue to RP with me and who take that step to RP with the "other" tether: you are brave and I see you. Part of my switching was to foster a more healthy RP environment cross-tether and now that I am loving life, I am in a good space to do that.
This is way long.
But I do love the Aetolian community and I see the difference in the way you all have begun to interact and talk with each other and I think its amazing.
@Haven @Drystin @Iesid @Rhine @Ayastia @Marin @Stine @Moxie @Validan @Seurimas @Feirenz @Aloli @Raynia @among so many more
I am on a journey of discovery with my career path and the last two days during a leadership summit has made me really sit down and think about what I want for the future and I am extremely blessed and lucky to be able to take part in something that empowers women to stand up for themselves in the workplace after I was complacent for too long.
To those who continue to RP with me and who take that step to RP with the "other" tether: you are brave and I see you. Part of my switching was to foster a more healthy RP environment cross-tether and now that I am loving life, I am in a good space to do that.
This is way long.
But I do love the Aetolian community and I see the difference in the way you all have begun to interact and talk with each other and I think its amazing.
@Haven @Drystin @Iesid @Rhine @Ayastia @Marin @Stine @Moxie @Validan @Seurimas @Feirenz @Aloli @Raynia @among so many more
Eoros
7
Re: Artifact ideas
A "prop" artifact: prop12345
What this would allow the owner (and only the owner) to do is set a custom appearance, dropped, and examined (with limited characters?) on the artifact prop, at will (no customization queue), so that the prop can be added to a scene. So, for instance:
prop appearance a ball
prop dropped a ball has come to a stop here
prop examined it's a ball and this is only an example what do you want from me
And then you'd be able to drop the prop (which would still appear as prop12345 on IH) and you would see the prop as a ball. The appearance/dropped/examined would last thirty minutes to an hour, tops, and then revert to its default prop description. Given how it could be used, I imagine it would need to be rather pricey, somewhere upwards of 1500cr, because...
This is majorly abusable, even if it was attached to the POSE ITEM system for administration to monitor. We obviously don't want people making the prop look like a katana, even for thirty minutes, or running around with sex toys or even trying to make the prop appear as other player characters. I know the idea is a longshot, but I wouldn't mind discussing how to curb abuse and make monitoring for abuse feasible so that maybe it's possible someday. Ideas?
Edit: The alternative is making a general use "graffiti" artifact that allows you to add temporary lines to rooms you personally own with similar limits. Example: A pile of clothes has been heaped in the corner, each article tossed upon another haphazardly. - this would be seen in the room when you LOOK or GLANCE.
What this would allow the owner (and only the owner) to do is set a custom appearance, dropped, and examined (with limited characters?) on the artifact prop, at will (no customization queue), so that the prop can be added to a scene. So, for instance:
prop appearance a ball
prop dropped a ball has come to a stop here
prop examined it's a ball and this is only an example what do you want from me
And then you'd be able to drop the prop (which would still appear as prop12345 on IH) and you would see the prop as a ball. The appearance/dropped/examined would last thirty minutes to an hour, tops, and then revert to its default prop description. Given how it could be used, I imagine it would need to be rather pricey, somewhere upwards of 1500cr, because...
This is majorly abusable, even if it was attached to the POSE ITEM system for administration to monitor. We obviously don't want people making the prop look like a katana, even for thirty minutes, or running around with sex toys or even trying to make the prop appear as other player characters. I know the idea is a longshot, but I wouldn't mind discussing how to curb abuse and make monitoring for abuse feasible so that maybe it's possible someday. Ideas?
Edit: The alternative is making a general use "graffiti" artifact that allows you to add temporary lines to rooms you personally own with similar limits. Example: A pile of clothes has been heaped in the corner, each article tossed upon another haphazardly. - this would be seen in the room when you LOOK or GLANCE.
Iazamat
2
Announce post #3213: September in Aetolia!
9/1/2021 at 0:00
Ictinus, the Architect
Everyone
September in Aetolia!
Hi everyone!
September is upon us and while the last two weeks have been a bit of a blur, I owe everyone a huge thanks for the support and warm welcome while I continue to get up to speed. It's going to be a busy few months!
For now we say goodbye to Elemental Coffers and as promised, the next promotion is a simple one.
Since September is Iron Realms' anniversary month, all credit purchases from the Aetolia website (barring no-brainers) will award 40% more credits. This stacks with Iron Elite Membership for a total of 50% more credits!
The 40% credit sale will run until 00:01 on the 1st October and to take advantage you'll want to visit www.aetolia.com/credits.
Meanwhile as we look ahead into September and beyond, some astute doomsayers might predict a -small crisis- on the horizon...
Enjoy!
Penned by my hand on Kinsday, the 18th of Khepary, in the year 497 MA.
Ictinus, the Architect
Everyone
September in Aetolia!
Hi everyone!
September is upon us and while the last two weeks have been a bit of a blur, I owe everyone a huge thanks for the support and warm welcome while I continue to get up to speed. It's going to be a busy few months!
For now we say goodbye to Elemental Coffers and as promised, the next promotion is a simple one.
Since September is Iron Realms' anniversary month, all credit purchases from the Aetolia website (barring no-brainers) will award 40% more credits. This stacks with Iron Elite Membership for a total of 50% more credits!
The 40% credit sale will run until 00:01 on the 1st October and to take advantage you'll want to visit www.aetolia.com/credits.
Meanwhile as we look ahead into September and beyond, some astute doomsayers might predict a -small crisis- on the horizon...
Enjoy!
Penned by my hand on Kinsday, the 18th of Khepary, in the year 497 MA.
