Amoran Kalamanira Kol

I will likely be teaming up with Marvolo on the artwork cause as well as helping players with contact regarding others. Thank you Burns for asking.

After the Grasan replacement contest ended, Amoran and a few others had not been given their wish point rewards. I first posted in the forum, and then waited two weeks. Then I chose to find the nearest TK to get the matter settled. When I contacted Seigheart via PM and forum PM, he said that he did not wish to be bothered with "trivial requests". Amoran did however, receive her wish point after he explained that he did not want anyone messaging him about rewards. All is well, however.. I do not feel that this is the way reward inquiries should be handled. After waiting 2 weeks for my wish point, I then had to wait a few days for him to respond- and once he did, I faced the attitude that my request was not important to him. While I appreciate that he did respond, I was not aware at the time that we were supposed to mail such questions to the TK's email address. **Please note that this is not a complaint, but rather a negative encounter with Seigheart regarding rewards. This is really my only encounter with Seigheart since he took the reins of the Treasure Keepers.

I will say, that instead of nominating, I will suggest people be looked into for nomination. Because I do not agree with one of the rules set up for this year's MD Awards. The one fossil that has been overlooked for years, and I mean YEARS is Firsanthalas. He's older than dirt and performed as well as he was able as a king. He's been in game since I was mp3, and he was mp5 then...and he's mp5 now. For the suggestion of Rookie of the Year: I will say JadenDew. She has grown tall from the tiny sprout she was when Amoran first met her in game. I have high hopes for her, too. Of the protectors we have currently, for the position of golden protector.. I would suggest any of the current protectors we have, aside from those who only went protector temporarily. For the category of evil villain, I will suggest Eon, of course.. however there are others too, hidden in the crowd. I wonder if you can find them? *Note: This post will be edited as my suggestions increase.

As was asked in the mood panel. Why are we not allowed to vote for people of our own land? I have been extremely busy lately and have not kept up on the forums.

Quest information has been updated. See "1) Description".

An mp6's stability is a shifting process. While on Monday you may have 40 adepts, and may consider your position to be stable, inactivity due to the daily life of your adepts or other reasons may cause the number to fall to 32 two days later. 30 is not a safe margin, if you fall just one below 30, your mp6 status goes away as well. If several people are trying to go mp6 for a day to upgrade creatures, at the same time taking 7 adepts or 5 adepts from each protector to keep them at a level of 30 could be more harmful than helpful. Currently Amoran has a number of 35 adepts that is rapidly falling due to inactivity or other reasons. I do not consider this a safe and stable number because of the fact that it is falling quickly, however were it to stay stable during the period o 3 days, and were I to gain one or two afterward, I would consider Amoran's position to be stable. Unfortunately, Amoran is not doing healing rounds at the moment due to Heads Contest (you can't cast spells during the heads contest), and activity in the realm in general tends to fall during each Heads Contest. I am uncertain of why, it has just always been that way. In my opinion, trying to gain adepts through bribery and other "shady" means during a Heads Contest is highly disrespectful toward the protectors who are struggling to keep their positions so that they can actually use their spells to help people in the game. I would highly like it if a reasonable solution was found to make this work, and while it's true that you do not need spells to help people- it is very nice to be able to heal people and give them attack and defense boosts to help them fight, especially if they struggle with fighting in general. Some of the protector spells cannot be purchased in the wish shop, and I think there is a good reason for that. (Spells such as 'curse' should never ever be used carelessly.) But some.. like prot_attack and prot_def I find to be strange.. in that they are not in the wish shop. Perhaps they should be? Aside from providing the spells in the shop to be earned via wishpoint, I think that if there were a set number of people who were available to help- or (though I don't like this suggestion, it is a suggestion) if there were one alt per person who was adepted to a protector dedicated to help people upgrade their creatures in a timely manner, that might help as well. There is, as well, the more difficult suggestion of creating a different system for the mp6 who are dedicated to serving younger players, and giving the current mp6 system to people who want to upgrade their creatures. Though that may be unfair, as it would require coding and time that many of the game coders/creators do not have. All in all this is a difficult situation, and your suggestion may work lashtal.. but there are also many unpredictable circumstances that could lead a protector to dropping as well. For those who wish to know: I look at mp6 as a sort of "job" that Amoran should do (like a responsibility). I've been in the game for a very long time, and I feel that my age and experiences in the game - as well as the character I play - can help others enjoy the game more. The new system is hard, and it feels very much like a chore to be able to be a good protector in the sense that I must work extra hard to keep adepts and worshipers, even if that means going through the game 4 times a day to heal people and sending out messages to adepts to see how they are progressing. There is also an issue that may be raised, that Amoran is not accurately using her spells to protect people- given the comments during the needle testing with Eon. My response will always be the same in regards to that situation: If I can use the spells that I've earned through helping people, to help something in game or to make the game more interesting for others- I certainly don't mind doing it, so long as the person at the other end of the screen is enjoying himself or herself too. [size=2][edit: edited to add more suggestions][/size]

I would prefer it to be set to MD's setting, but you may be creative and choose a different setting if you wish. Think of Khalazdad's old parables, they related to MD's terms but still had other creative influences. Not to say that anyone is required to write like he did, but that is just an example of a story format.

Happy birthday, potato man.

I will be hosting my yearly artwork quest as part of the Feast of the Cycle. This year I am choosing to do it just a bit differently than I have in past years, as it will be related to a principal that the Children of the Eclipse value highly: [b]Cyclicity.[/b] [b][u]1) Description:[/u][/b] [size=3][i]Cycles move the realm. They turn the community in waves that continue crashing and returning, and crashing again. Everywhere you look, a cycle can be found. Kings come and go. Fellow players sleep and return awake. Leaders fall and rise. Rain falls in the realm, and then stops, and falls again. Alliances thrive in activity, then fall silent. These are the cycles that surround us as we move in the realm, and they are found everywhere.[/i][/size] I would like all participants who enter this contest to write a story about Cyclicity and then illustrate it.[b] [/b] [b]***If you are not confident in your ability to draw or illustrate, team up with someone who is able to. If you have written a story, find someone who is able to illustrate it. If you have illustrated an artwork, and cannot do a story.. find someone who might be able to write something around the artwork you have presented[/b] [b].***[/b] The Principal of Cyclicity (description of the principal) can be found on the Magic Duel log in page. But for those who do not want to take a moment to look on the front page, here it is: [spoiler]Each event could either take part having a certain shape, having its own cycle, repeating itself after time, or could either be part of another superior event that has its own cycle. Events like daily routine, or the changing of the seasons, or the shifting of the planet Poles, or even the world itself are all cyclic events. Symbolic, all events occur on the shape of a circle, two opposites intertwining, just like a snake, biting its own tail. The cycles actually represent a Balance either between the consumption of energy and its (re)generation, either between different evolutionary steps. In the Principle Hierarchy, this Principle reigns over others, but is also inferior to some, making it very difficult to precisely reveal its importance. It exists in absolutely in every event that could have an opposite, for its role is that of creating and maintaining the Balance. Due to its repetitive nature, it can cover very long periods of time, or can even part from existence, due to the fact that the Principle can apply to that too, for even existence has an opposite, even if it is abstract and hard to understand. The Principle takes many shapes. For example, a simple thing like cutting a thing in equal halves, and then halving those, and so on to infinity, even if it doesn't look like it, applies to this Principle. Also, the perpetuation of a species, through never-ending cycles of deaths and births, or even in the evolution of science, that at one point causes its own downfall are cycles of the same Principle. In a battle, the Principle occurs when defense follows the attack, or when a series of attacks are released in order to weaken the adversary. Many forms of consumption or energy reloading can happen in only one cycle. But if one action(cycle) is modified in such a way in which it could cover more cycles, the result would be colossal in energy.[/spoiler] [b][u]2) Rules:[/u][/b] There are no limits to how creative you can get with this contest, however there are some limits in regards to the story portion of the quest: - Please do not write more than two pages, the limit is a half page to two pages. [b]*This is set in place this way so that the judge(s) do not tear their hair out and murder me.[/b] - Your story must be in 'story format'. Meaning it has to have a character that is actually doing something in the story. The only limit I will place on artwork is that you should send in illustrations that are 'complete'. I will be judging based on creativity, skill, and how closely the illustration matches the story you submit. [b]**The artwork must be your own artwork.[/b] If I find anyone who steals artwork to get a reward, they will immediately be disqualified- no matter how good their story is. [b]**You may only submit [u]one[/u] entry, multiple entries are not allowed.[/b]** Artwork submissions are to be placed in this thread using an upload link, or uploaded post attachments. [b][u]3) Judging:[/u][/b] There will be two sets of judges for this contest, and the judging will occur the week after the quest is over. (Aka. The week of New Years) Artwork Submissions: Amoran K Kol, an Marvolo will judge these submissions. Story Submissions: Tarquinus (and possibly one other judge) will judge these submissions. All submissions must be in this thread by [b]December 22nd![/b] [b][u]4) Rewards:[/u][/b] 1st: Wish point. 2nd: 5$ credit pack 3rd: Enter Oak Tower stone 4th: Two cups of Aromatic Tea or one sponsored creature. Because I would like everyone in this contest to get at least SOMETHING for entering a submission, sponsored rewards are also welcome as well! If you have any questions regarding this quest, please do not hesitate to ask. [u][b]5) Sponsorship, Donated Rewards:[/b][/u] Each year I hold this quest I make a point to ensure that each participant gets at least SOMETHING for their entry. Artwork is not a difficult thing to do, and the same can be said for writing. If effort is shown, you will get something- no matter how small the reward. The more effort put into the quest, the higher the reward is likely to be. Thank you to those who choose to donate to the quest. If these rewards are not used, they will be returned to the person who donated after the quest is over. [b]**Please, when you send me a sponsored reward, message me as well so I can know who the reward came from.[/b] Esmaralda: 3 silver coins, Tea, Grasan Ferment, Rainbow Candy, Syntropic dust Lashtal: Mirror Ritual stone Marvolo: Weaken 5 stone Jolla: Imperial Aramor, Sharptear Mysterious Gifts (Thank you!!): Silver, Timeless dust, (2) Spicy Pickles, Rainwater, Flowers [size=2][Edit: spelling error, added information.][/size]

Marvolo will be hosting 'Remarks on the Season of Passing' at the Fields of Abandonment at 23:00 server time!

You did the best job that you could have, given the circumstances, thank you Firsanthalas for being our King while you were. My only wish is that you had stayed as King, but alas, you have to do what you have to do.

I have been given the credit codes, but what about the wish point? Or are those being waited on due to loreroot's WP count request..?

I currently have spell stones, tea, silver, and candy to donate. I may also have some heavily aged creatures to give as well. *Of course, some of these items may be used in a quest I will be sponsoring during the Feast of the Cycle.

Of what I managed to snag from the 6 turns of the needle this is the message the triggerbox gave to me with each turn: [b]3rd turn of the needle:[/b] [b]There are more lost cause fights (3) than won (2). Weakening all stats by 8% x 5(causes) x 1.2(modifier). (Maximum 25 active causes can be considered with this item).[/b] -This shows that there are 5 people who have battled against Eon, but 3 of those 5 have lost. This seemed to cause the effect of the needle to lessen. Meaning: That the main way to increase the needle's effectiveness is to actually win against eon in a fight. However, it still did produce a great strain on Eon's stats, as is clearly shown. [b]5th turn of the needle:[/b] [b]There are more won cause fights (2) than lost (1) (or equal number). Weakening all stats by 16% x 3(causes) x 1.2(modifier). (Maximum 25 active causes can be considered with this item).[/b] - This shows that there were three people participating against Eon, two of those people won the fight, and one of them lost. The fact that two people won the fight increased the needle's productivity to 16% rather than 8% as previously shown in the 3rd turn. [b]6th turn of the needle:[/b] [b]There are more lost cause fights (3) than won (0). Weakening all stats by 8% x 3(causes) x 1.2(modifier). (Maximum 25 active causes can be considered with this item).[/b] - This shows that there are 3 causes, and none of them won, which flat lined the needle to give 8% negative stat loss to Eon. The effectiveness of the needle rose as more people began to participate in the fight cause. It also rose as more people began to win against eon. [i]--------[/i] [b]Azull's findings regarding the needle as one who was battling against Eon:[/b] [i]"I found that using non dam 0% slider with mirror works well in that regard. All my attacks with a toxicondrite that way were wins.[/i] [i]Using the dead army without mirror also let me win. However, it was not visible in the trigger box. So I think it's safe to say using the dead army does not work."[/i] [b]This from Eon:[/b] [i]"I was watching the fight logs constantly.[/i] [i]I never lost to the "dead army", I beat it. Unless a highlighted fight log now means that I lost the fight.[/i] [i]Tarq was the only player I noticed (which I was closely watching) to beat my actual creatures with his own. I don't count tree fights."[/i] [i]--------[/i] The needle tends to work very well when paired with creatures and spells that put a temporary reduction on one's stats. (Like the Toxic creature from loreroot and the weaken/noarmor spell) The most effective way to use the needle, however, is if many people join in with the weakening cause and win against Eon. Over time as you use the needle, and the more he is weakened, the more likely you are to win. It doesn't appear to be something you just use once and then stop using because you feel you have damaged the opponent. The needle also appeared to be overwrite certain effects the more it was used, and it's effectiveness seemed to lessen a bit. But I am uncertain if this occurred as the participation dwindled, or if it was due to a problem with the needle's functioning itself. Mur has said he will be making some changes to the needle to help with it's effectiveness. Thank you to all who have participated in the test, and the biggest thanks go to Eon - who participated as a foe the Eclipse was set out to battle. [size=2][Edit: edited to clarify a few things and add details.][/size]

That's my question as well. In the announcement it mentions "this period". What period of time are you talking about?

We have removed certain individuals due to heated demands of our fellow lorerootians. Removed: Spartiatis Taura Velho Thomas the Titan Jose Astrada Jaco cfs Aleron** - As a special guest, he is always welcome in the alliance. Please understand that if any of these members surface in the realm, they are one hundred percent welcome to return the alliance in the event that they intend to remain active. I will try to message each of these members, as I am able. If anyone (even outside the CoE) knows how to get in contact with them, please do. *I have only been able to send messages to, Spartiatis, Taura Velho, and Jose Astrada.

Here, here! Since this has been said, I have a few ideas on how we can actually retaliate against Eon by using the tools that are currently given, and it involves working in a group (Holy crap! A group? How long has it been since we've seen that?). Since I don't want to talk about these sorts of solutions on the forum, anyone who is interested is welcome to find me in game. The needles do work, the land cleansers work, and there are protectors and people in the game who possess spells and such that can help with this sort of thing. Let's make it interesting, shall we?

One thing that I do miss about having a central training ground of sorts in the realm is that the training ground drew people to get to know each other a tad better. I recall that there were always interesting conversations at the GGG and when the community rose to protect it, it showed - to me - that this sort of training ground actually gives people something to do- some reason to actively participate in what the realm has to offer. I feel that this is a good idea, if it is done properly. The GGG had it's good points and it's bad points, but I would like to see people working with one another again more openly... you know, like the good old days.

Happy Birthday Driller!