Contests, Quests and Adventures

All that wish to participate please sign up here, I'll be working out a few details based on how many people sign up. Once sign up's are over I will release the details. It will be rather basic at first, but all feed back will be took into consideration for future HC's. This is currently for MP5 only for the time being. July 30th will be the dead line for sign up's, thank you all for your participation!

Announcing that in about 24 hours, Ungod and I will be releasing the first "episode" in a series of Mystery Quests. These are story-focused clicky-based quests that are not hard but should provide several hours of amusement. Probably NOT for new MP3's - for you, work on the Lost Path/Shadow Army quests first. Each "episode" will be a stand-alone quest with prizes and rewards, using the same cast of characters and places. A WP for first winner, a colored creature for bonus extras. Also a spicy pickle for every typo and a silver coin for any inconsistency in the dialog (excepting deliberate lies, of course). I will post the announcement Saturday 7/6 shortly af…

Heads contest time! Sign up here if you wish to be enrolled to compete in this round. I aim to have at least 10 contestants. As most are familiar with this contest it will play out as it always has in the past, the scoring system is the same. Round one is a free roam battle for heads and gaining in score. no points gained while off line. More heads bigger scores gained. I expect round one to last a total of 5 days from the start. At the end the scores will be reviewed and prizes for the top three will be awarded. We will take a one to two day pause to allow the players to prepare for round two. Round two will be at a set location. Scoring only co…

The idea is to get hold of at least one item that starts with each letter of the alphabet. This is a spin-off of the memory game "I packed in my Grandmother's trunk...." and each challenger recites the growing list then adds an item with the next letter of the alphabet, only here you must assemble the list with inventory items. Caveat: I do not know for sure that every letter of the alphabet is represented! Present yourself with your inventory for inspection (loans are okay) to Fyrd Argentus to win a prize. Maybe a pickle, an odd item, or even a colored critter while supplies last. Have fun!

Many of you know that Fyrd began his studies in the Realm at Marind's Bell, due to his affinity with that land, and only moved to the MDA to pursue his advanced studies. Fewer of you know that he did not excel among the dusty books in the archives, prefering to tell stories, make music, and sample his most recent fermentation products. He owns one boring book he keeps falling asleep with, and several other tomes he has not even started. What attracted him to the MDA, and keeps him there you ask? There is a rumor, which he will not deny, that it is the enticing thought of what could be done with SO MUCH PAPER! You see, Fyrd is an aficionado of the art of Origami. …

The Bug Gardens are now open for business in NML, 3 steps NNE of Wind's Sanctuary, 3_4x-3_1. The number of plots plowed and ready to plant will grow over time until there are 12. I will pass out doorprizes there from time to time, but I will try mightily not to give any spoilers about how it works. Feel free to discuss details amongst yourselves and put questions & suggestions & possible bugs (of the digital variety) here in this thread. The quest is fully automated, and is projected to become a permanent quest with the following write-up (these are the last of the hints!): ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Quest: The Bug Gardens By Fyrd Argentus …

CONTEST/SOLICITATION I need an image for a special inventory item - my Underwater Bagpipes. Description: "Made from the lovingly preserved bones and skin of a Water Being, they make an amazingly piercing sound. Sounds much better when played underwater." The image should have fish-scale on the bag portion, the tubes should be recognizably bones, and there should be stylizations suggestive of life underwater. I will reward your contributions as follows (you could get all 3): 1. 1 silver for any properly composed image (pixels, alpha, etc.) as long as the contest remains open. Alts are okay, but such images must be distinctly different in composition a…

I am planning on running a heads contest trial to see how it goes. This is to see what we might want to change before we run it regularly again. Winning this will award no medal the first place will be given a Wishpoint provided they also write a short report on what they think worked well, and what should be changed for future heads contests. (this is alongside the standard stats). Second third and fourth place will also be awarded something smaller (some stats and similar akin to what you normally get). Extra credits/rewards will be given for those who are able to give good suggestions I can implement on how to make it more interesting. Would anyone …

Alright, with my cold getting better (hopefully), I can run the other event I was planning, namely a (mostly friendly) competition where being a good liar is rewarded. This is a team sport and I was thinking of 3 vs 3 or 4 vs 4; in other words, at least 6 participants are needed. the goal is simple - to make your opponent's team misjudge your story. The story has to have happened in MD, even if it...never did. In other words, you must either 1) provide a real story that seems like a lie, or 2) create a false story that seems to be true. After one of the participants tells their story, the opposite team asks questions about it for about 3 mins, then they deliberate a…

1st. Choose your favorite MD scene of the realm with the lively Avy you like. The more Avy more the merrier and the party enjoy. Colored is beautiful and editing is allow so lets MD party lovely 2nd. Write something about the scene you choose and the party you've never forget. Inside of your artwork and no bad works to hurt any. Just a happy;) you know it. 3rd. Don't forget your signature and MD sign 4th. How to start: Send your submission, entry via forum with MD CHRISTMAS PARTY 2021 REWARDS Creature, Gold coin and I'm thinking other additional rewards. 3 winners or more because it's Christmas. Let's en…

Friday the 24th, 17:00 ST. Well of Fortune - west from Marind's Gate (direct route from GoE blocked by the demolished gazebo top). Everyone who wishes to participate should send me privately details of a gift. I will draw random numbers for the order in which people then choose. The twist is, when your number comes up, you can choose to "steal" any gift already open, or choose to open an unopened one from the pile. If you "steal" a gift, then the previous owner opens a new one instead. This makes for an exciting party atmosphere. Coaching from the sidelines is encouraged. You need to describe the gift's packaging - size, shape, color of wrapping and bows..…

I heard there's a cache of goods on Mt Kelle'tha, ready for the taking! Problem is, it's guarded by an infamous drachorn and itcan be defeated only by a team of well-read players... This is a team event in which 2 teams will form a caravan and travel all the way to the summit of Mt kelle'tha, by rolling dice. 2 dice rolled, one scene at a time, fastest team wins. The caveat is, of course, the skipped turns. A caravan will skip a turn if rolling <5 or if it fails to answer a trivia question in 30 secs. Trivia will be served at each fork in the road or if the opponent team rolls its lucky number (which will be chosen by each team, at the beginning of the game, for t…

This isn't a quest per se, but it fits Murmas This is about a exchange of sorts: doodle a Santa with a certain emotion and receive a letter from the said Santa (done via forum). For example, if you draw a happy Santa, you'll get a happy letter from a Happy Santa. Drawing a drunk Santa will get you...something unintelligible. All letters are personal and unique (btw, drunk is not an emotion, I know, but you'll receive a letter written in a cheerful tone, with lots of mistakes in it) Not really a quest, but you still have to do something to get something. Draw and post in this thread (also, write the emotion underneath it so the right Santa responds) until the 2…

I have talked with Chewett , about a new quest. the discussion were related about a song quest . as you may know in capital of MB, it's a song on the background. I think that will be funny, interesting to have more scenes with the same thing. So to be more specify I've put below a name of a scene and the song that from my point of view are merge perfectly. Please also describe way do you think that these two (song and scene) are merged. Please, for those that love music or for those with imagination, merge another 10 scenes. Maybe the best merge will be voted. (Chewett ?) The prize from my side will be: Joker ID: 872267 Inside the Drachorn Lair …

Alright, let's get into the mood for story-telling with an easy literary quest! It won't work your right side of the brain Task is simple: you choose one of the following poems and turn it Halloween themed by replacing words and (exceptionally) adding lines. Judging will take into consideration: -changing as little as possible but obtaining as much (spooky?) atmosphere as possible -humor or other personal touches that transform the poem into something special -for the long poems, you can stick with only the first 10-12 lines I hope you don't mind having me as judge, since I want to give everyone a shot; I'll be gentle. Deadline is Nov 5th, post …

Oh no! What was meant to be a prop box for developing actors refining their roles, located at the Cafe by the Maple, north of Wind's Sanctuary, has been broken into. Unfortunately, Imps got in and stole everything – items, resources, spell stones, loose change, the works! They were last seen running north from there, before Fyrd banished them to chaos, but the stuff is scattered everywhere! Fortunately, Fyrd is sending location spells after them, so all you have to do is go to the right spot and call them by name. You can keep any item, or return it to Fyrd for a silver coin. In fact, he’ll buy any RP item for 1 sc to restock. The list of items that are mis…

Carve it, paint it, draw a picture of it (and don't forget a tag with your player name and MD). Post it here! Contest open from now through Nov. 15. If there are at least 3 submissions, player with the most upvotes gets a wishpoint!

Expect a special visitor at Fortune’s Well just before Halloween – hope she’ll stay a week (October 30th through November 6th) because she’s bringing us all a Trick-or-Treat adventure! Come by every day (especially at 1700 and 2100) to exchange ghost stories and play games like Hangman and Pass the Stench. There will be a Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) Memorial at Fortune’s Well. Normally November 2nd, but for MD it will be available all during the event week. Check out the Jack-O-Pumpkin decorating contest! Ungod is looking for help guarding the pumpkins at GoE, and it seems to be turning into a game. Mention you're stealing one in chat and se…

I have devised a team sport. Rules below. Let me know if there are enough people interested. I'm not going to code all this unless there are.

So, I'm challenging everybody to a foot race, from the Howling Gate to the GoE. One scene away, you ask? No, you can plot your own course but you must hit the following scenes along the way: Paper Cabin Top of Mt Kelle'tha Ravenhold In front of the MDA building In front of Sage's Keep Inside the Temple of the Void (We're starting at Howling Gate because Necrovion is closed) So, I did it in 14 minutes, 17 seconds. Can you do better? Don't bother posting your screenshot proof with time stamps until you're nominated for a prize - but do save the proof! (You're going to need 8 screenshots). Anything goes - teleport, pickles, friends to beat …

I lurk about a certain website where I gawk at stuff; when something catches my eye, it makes me ponder. I'll be posting here a picture about which I'd be happy to hear your thoughts (thought that can come in various ways - a composition, a drawing, a handmade item). Basically, if what I post here stirs you in some way, you can send me your reaction. Rewards will be based on the effort and insight. This week's image is:

We all do a little jogging, from time to time, for our health. A "sweet spot" is a place you can go back and forth between two scenes WITHOUT HAVING TO MOVE THE MOUSE. Such spots allow you to regain lost VE or recharge your erolins without risking ergonomic injury or eye strain. You can just close your eyes and daydream, while clicking back your health. I will award 1sc to each such sweet-spot first posted here. I already know of two in MDA, but I'll award them if somebody else posts anyway. Help your citizens find theirs for extra accolades!

June 20 all day long, to recognize the fulfillment of spring's promise, and the beginning of summer. Come to the GoE and present -- whatever you want, to honor the occasion. You can present a ceremony, a dance, a literary work, a song, a game, a vaudeville act, or whatever you wish. Use in-chat links to present artwork etc. There will also be minor events and activities all day long. Please join in and host some games yourself - I can't be in the realm all 24 hours. Everything I (or anybody) can capture on the AR, or you post in a reply below (especially for prepared works) will be given time for judging by up-arrows (let's say end of June). (Of course, these a…

Summer is coming, the sun is up in the sky and so is morale... For this quest you have to create a bathing suit for one of your creatures. Not draw, mind you, create. You can use whatever material and technique you wish, the more it is related to the creature you picked the better. One piece, two pieces... Three? Your call. Don't worry, you don't have to wear it, although... ???? Like all creative quests, the picture you take should include a visible MD sign and your name. Please send your submissions to me and Fyrd Argentus via forum PM, the deadline is June 20, 19 server time. On that evening we'll have a nice parade and the best sui…

Moving forward, I will maintain a list of games and activities that may interest MD players. I will ask people to indicate an interest on the forum and then, when there are enough, I will contact them to find a mutually agreeable time. This list will also be maintained in the "game table" clickie at the cafe by The Maple Tree (north of Wind's Sanctuary). Stay tuned.