Festival of the Fallen Returns! 08/20/2021 05:47 PM CDT

A bandon of crimson-clad soldiers in shining mail march into sight. As one, they come to a halt and one steps forward unfurling a scroll bearing the golden wyvern of Ta'Vaalor. In a sonorous tone, she recites:


Greetings from the Lord Chamberlain of Ta'Vaalor.

His Majesty King Qalinor Vaalor the Sovereign Leader of the Crimson Legions has instructed me to announce the biannual Festival of the Fallen will take place beginning on the 9th day of Imaerasta, and concluding on the 12th day of Imaerasta at the festival grounds outside of Ta'Vaalor. Join us as we honor all those who have passed beyond the ebon gate. As in years past, a tournament will be held in the arena pitting the best the lands against one another in combat. The Crown wishes to invite any who may be inclined to participate in the tournament to keep an eye out for future missives regarding entry.

Without hesitation, she stows the scroll and steps back as the remaining soldiers begin stepping in time with her and the bandon marches out of sight.


OOC NOTE: September 9 - 12
An official event schedule will be put up asap!

~ Valyrka ~
Ta'Illistim
Elves
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Avawren ~ I have Survival and a knife. I can work it out.
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Re: Festival of the Fallen Returns! 09/09/2021 08:59 AM CDT
~ Valyrka ~,

Questions about the tournament:

it says 425 and 515 stripped on entry; are these spells banned?
how does combat start? on a count?
self spells only is noted, does this mean buffs?
is there a ban on implosion?

Thanks,

Archmage YZ
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Re: Festival of the Fallen Returns! 09/09/2021 10:03 AM CDT
Hey, I've dug into the fighting pit scripts some to help answer some of the questions for you, but it was a quick glance before heading back to doing real work stuff, so it's not comprehensive.

If you're familiar with Helden Hall's fighting pit, it works the same.

* Strips outside spells as you hit the portal
* Removes 712, 515, 1720, and 425 as you hit the portal
* The FotF arena is set to let in 2 fighters, one at a time
* You're immobilized until both parties are in the arena
* Once both parties are in, the announcer counts down the start, and when it's time to go, you're mobile again and can do your spells, etc.


Observation Chambers:
* Once in the viewing box, you can peer through the window, and now you'll be watching the arena
* You can YELL and the combatants will hear you

Blocked spells in the arena:
425, 316, 1630, 635, 501, 1706, and 240

At my quick glance, I can't quite tell if it will let you use imbeds/scrolls, but I'll try to look deeper later.

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Re: Festival of the Fallen Returns! 09/09/2021 10:25 AM CDT
I would honestly like to petition for a change to the 425 rule. I do not see how this makes sense.
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Re: Festival of the Fallen Returns! 09/09/2021 12:05 PM CDT
ack i didnt see the old thread.
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Re: Festival of the Fallen Returns! 09/09/2021 04:54 PM CDT
It does not work the same as Helden's pit!

In fact, the creation of this event and arena messed up Helden's pit but that was fixed.

Helden does not strip spells or mechanically prevent spells. Nor does it use that freeze/countdown timer.
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Re: Festival of the Fallen Returns! 09/09/2021 04:54 PM CDT
>I would honestly like to petition for a change to the 425 rule. I do not see how this makes sense.

I can pass it along to the script owner so they can determine if they want to review (and I'm assuming Dev would need to weigh in). I'm only passingly familiar with it because of once being the CHE GM and then recently looking it over for other reasons, so no clue as to what went into the decisions, etc. I wouldn't count on any changes for this event, however.

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Re: Festival of the Fallen Returns! 09/09/2021 04:56 PM CDT
I also would like to see the 425 block removed.
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Re: Festival of the Fallen Returns! 09/09/2021 04:58 PM CDT
>>It does not work the same as Helden's pit!

Sorry for the misspeak then -- the notes say it is built off that, but yes, it looks like the 'mobile' (aka non-Helden) versions do have some different rules.

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Re: Festival of the Fallen Returns! 09/09/2021 06:51 PM CDT
Ha, its ok. Was a little worried our script would merge again with that restrictive one.
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Re: Festival of the Fallen Returns! 09/09/2021 06:55 PM CDT
Any suggestions for the Coliseum can come to my email. GS4-Valyrka@play.net.

At this point, things won't be able to change for this year, but I can look at some updates for next time. Right now it is running as it did the last time we held the event.



~ Valyrka ~
Ta'Illistim
Elves
Dark Elves

Avawren ~ I have Survival and a knife. I can work it out.
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Re: Festival of the Fallen Returns! 09/09/2021 08:30 PM CDT


Are the games open?
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Re: Festival of the Fallen Returns! 09/09/2021 09:35 PM CDT
>Are the games open?

The path stops at the infirmary - so if they are supposed to be open, then there is a problem. Otherwise, I guess they are closed.

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Re: Festival of the Fallen Returns! 09/09/2021 10:41 PM CDT
They are not open this time nor were they last time, but maybe next!

I will add it to my list of things to look at for future events.

~ Valyrka ~
Ta'Illistim
Elves
Dark Elves

Avawren ~ I have Survival and a knife. I can work it out.
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Re: Festival of the Fallen Returns! 09/10/2021 02:30 AM CDT


wow, been talking about scripting up these games all week. Even set an alarm for 6PM. You GMs are good at so much except communication.

Thanks for the response.
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Re: Festival of the Fallen Returns! 09/10/2021 05:08 AM CDT
The games were not open the last time the festival was run, and I did not include them in my post about the festival.

As I said, I will look at bringing them back the next time the festival is run.

I hope you enjoy the rest that the festival has to offer.

~ Valyrka ~
Ta'Illistim
Elves
Dark Elves

Avawren ~ I have Survival and a knife. I can work it out.
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