nadrolski

Greetings (and high five) from The Water Dowsers!
Effective today, Day 117 of Year 19, for every $5 credit bought from the shop, either from the Monthly subscription or One time payment packs, I am giving 1 Gold Coin as bonus, until my supplies last. Currently (Day 118, Year 19), I have 221 worth of Gold (30 Gold Note x3, 10 Gold Note x9 and Gold Coin x41). Please message me here or in-game (nadrolski) proof of your purchase, and I will send corresponding amount of Gold as soon as possible.
Thank you!
nadrolski

Greetings (and high five) from The Water Dowsers!
Effective today, Day 117 of Year 19, for every $5 credit bought from the shop, either from the Monthly subscription or One time payment packs, I am giving 1 Gold Coin as bonus, until my supplies last. Currently (Day 118, Year 19), I have 221 worth of Gold (30 Gold Note x3, 10 Gold Note x9 and Gold Coin x41). Please message me here or in-game (nadrolski) proof of your purchase, and I will send corresponding amount of Gold as soon as possible.
Thank you!
nadrolski

Greetings (and high five) from The Water Dowsers!
Effective today, Day 117 of Year 19, for every $5 credit bought from the shop, either from the Monthly subscription or One time payment packs, I am giving 1 Gold Coin as bonus, until my supplies last. Currently (Day 118, Year 19), I have 221 worth of Gold (30 Gold Note x3, 10 Gold Note x9 and Gold Coin x41). Please message me here or in-game (nadrolski) proof of your purchase, and I will send corresponding amount of Gold as soon as possible.
Thank you!
nadrolski

"There also needs to be some more incentives for fighting for alliances, it could be something simple tied to sacrificing, maybe there is a service offered that alliances uniquely posses. Any alliance with a high enough score (of some variable?) can provide the usage of altars for people who are not balanced - that player would need to give the alliance some offering for their usage, that will then go to the respective stock."
Here is the basis for a new idea surrounding alliances. It could be a clickable item in your land that is unique to it, it may have multiple functions. One such may interact with heads, others described above. Overall I think there needs to be some agreement between alliance members in their land as to what the function should do for them. Here we may discuss this.

[2022-11-03 00:45:21 - Stage 16] Posted By Chewett
MD Birthday Anni shop completed
Everyone who purchased something on the MD Birthday Plushie shop should now have a forum PM with their rewards. Please check this and reply back if something has been missed. The shop will remain open for anyone else to spend their plushies.
CODENAME: MD ANNIVERSARY

Delivered
@Fyrd Argentus please let me know if you did not approve the plushies to be used. I will assume it is fine.
Delivered.
Note this only costs 25 plushies, so I have only taken 25!
You seem to have 126 so I have just taken the 125 from you.

Delivered
 
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Done
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Everyone should have their rewards  

The manager of the Three Coin Hotel in the tribunal (Lands of the East) has been called away and wants YOU to cover for him.  There is no salary, but you can get various rewards as tips from the hotel guests (mostly skills) and a even a wish point if you stick with it long enough.  Besides - what could be more fun?!
If interested, read the message left by the manager on the wall at the Three Coin Hotel.

And we've a fourth winner - Ledah!

And to confirm, yes, Stava is #3 to win the 3 Coin Hotel Quest.  Please congratulate him!

So, congratulations to Chris - second to win!

And we have a first winner!  Please congratulate Invie!

Most of the items you can buy as many as you want, some of them are limited and noted below. The shop will stay open for as long as needed for those to buy the items. You may consider spending your plushies on the limited time Auction.
To help me, if with your "orders" you can total the amount of plushies it costs to speed up delivery.
Item 1: Anni creature 2022. Price: 25 plushies (limit: 1 p.p.) Item 2: Anni creature 2022. Price: 80 plushies (no limit) Item 3: Anni custom pin badge (third of a collectable series). Price: 25 plushies (limit: 1 p.p) Item 4: Avatar goldening Token (can be used to make any avatar gold), Price: 200 plushies Item 5: 1 Wiiya. Price 5 plushies Item 6: 1 token (of your choice) applied to one creature, Price 25 plushies Item 7: random rp item. Price: 15 plushies Item 8: 17th anniversary spicy pickle. Price: 15 plushies Item 9: 17th anniversary piece of cake. Price: 15 plushies Item 10: 10 creature slots. Price: 100 plushies (limit: 3 p.p.) Item 11: Lock in chaos stone. Price 25 plushies Item 12: Petrify Stone. Price 35 plushies  

As you may know, I have been super busy the last year and its primarily because I have been arranging my wedding! Well this Saturday is the day  
I'm planning to make a guest book of MD'ers wishes so if you wanted to leave me a message send it on the google form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZPPhiOkxAt19Nxbvgl-xmzj1WduUeSIfiKYSSuG868Ts0Bw/viewform?usp=sf_link
It was streamed and I can link you to it if you message me!
Anyway, hope you are all doing well!
Chew

Each wp spent could increase weapons and armor upgrade by something like 20% of their effect (additive, not factors).
Current best armor is about +85% of base, best weapon is about +35% of base.  1 wp -> 100%/42%, 2wp -> 115%/49%, and so forth.
You could have weapon & armor upgrades sold separate.
You might sell such upgrades in the shop, but I'd make the price per upgrade percentage point quite high, like 1% per credit.

[11/07/21 17:15] :Fyrd Argentus shuffles up, head bowed, fingering his prayer beads. 
[11/07/21 17:15] Fyrd Argentus:A prayer in honor of Chewett's Day Off. 
[11/07/21 17:15] :Fyrd Argentus raises his arms above his head. 
[11/07/21 17:16] Fyrd Argentus:Oh great administrator, we beseech thee, hear our prayer 
[11/07/21 17:16] Fyrd Argentus:We know you would make the realm perfect in a single day 
[11/07/21 17:16] Fyrd Argentus:While answering all our inane requests at the same time 
[11/07/21 17:16] Fyrd Argentus:But know that we wish you would maintain your own health 
[11/07/21 17:16] Fyrd Argentus:Better than the realm could ever be maintained 
[11/07/21 17:17] Fyrd Argentus:That you will continue to care for us, your children, for all time 
[11/07/21 17:17] Fyrd Argentus:Do not allow the realm to crash and burn due to your absence. 
[11/07/21 17:17] Fyrd Argentus:Otherwise there would be a great gnashing of teeth. 
[11/07/21 17:17] :Fyrd Argentus displays his chattering teeth, on his open palm, while keeping his head bowed, then shuffles off. 
[11/07/21 21:58] Ungod:that's a real prayer 
 

Oops! I did it again..

Oops! I did it again..

Part II:
???? Filtering seems important. How can you achieve this?
Here are two images showing a filtering pipe and a filtering box:


Filters must be cleaned permanently, else they won't...well, filter. They can also become breeding grounds for pathogens. 
???? Why treat rainwater? Isn't it supposed to be purer than water?
As a raindrop falls and comes in contact with the atmosphere, it dissolves naturally occurring carbon dioxide to form a weak acid. The resultant pH is about 5.7, whereas a pH of 7.0 is neutral. Also, fine particulates can be emitted by industrial and residential combustion, vehicle exhaust, agricultural controlled burns, and sandstorms. As rainwater falls through the atmosphere, it can incorporate these contaminants.
???? How to treat rainwater, then?
There are a number of possibilities, but two simple methods should be talked about: boiling water and...letting it in the sun? The UV light kills more microorganisms than you'd think.

In the interest of water preservation, and the hope there will be demand for such a system one day, I shall lay down some important points to follow when designing a rainwater harvesting system. Also, for portable water harvesting portable systems, there's an active quest you might know about.
 
???? Why harvest rainwater?
Rainwater is valued for its purity and softness. It has a nearly neutral pH, and is free from disinfection by-products, salts, minerals, and other natural and man-made contaminants. It must be treated, however, to kill microorganisms and some chemicals.
???? What are the components of a rainwater harvesting system?
A catchment surface (like the roof or, in the case of a portable system, an umbrella) , gutters and downspouts; leaf screens/first-flush diverters (components which remove debris and dust from the captured rainwater before it goes to the tank) and one or more storage tanks/ cisterns.
???? What materials are needed?
A roof can be made of metal (55% aluminium/45% zinc alloy steel sheet), clay (painted with special sealant to prevent bacteria growth on porous surfaces), asphalt (not recommended), slate or wood/gravel (suitable for irrigation water).
The most common materials for gutters and downspouts are half-round PVC, vinyl, pipe, seamless aluminum, and galvanized steel.
The funnel-type downspout filter is made of PVC or galvanized steel fitted with a stainless steel or brass screen. Filter socks of nylon mesh can be installed on the PVC pipe at the tank inflow. You may experiment with leaf screens, but remember they need constant cleaning.
Storage tanks must be opaque, either upon purchase or painted later, to inhibit algae growth, and should be protected from direct sunlight, if possible. They’re made of fiberglass, polypropylene, wood (pine, cedar or cypress), concrete, metal, ferrocement.
 
 

Today Marind Bell and the East, along with notable VIP's of MagicDuel were present at a ceremony where the citizens have voiced their support for a King for Marind Bell, and a Grand Duke for the East. In addition various dignitaries of the lands have voiced their support for this appointment.

I am able to announce, on behalf of both citizens of the lands that I, Chewett, am the new ruler of both.
The East and Marind Bell shall form a new group, headed by three figures. One Marind Bell Citizen shall be chosen, along with one East citizen, and Chewett the Governor of both. This group, run with the support of the citizens shall guide both lands. Regular meetings will be held with citizens to address issues with both lands, and the combined issues. The first of these meetings including an appointment of these two land dukes will occur some time after the Anniversary. In the meantime all citizens are welcome to come talk to myself.
Thank you to all those who supported me in this endeavour as it has taken much effort.
Those Present at the meeting

The following people were present at the meeting and voiced their support publicly. This represents a full cross section of MagicDuel:
East Citizens
Mallos (Alliance member of the Caretakers) Sunfire (Leader of the Seals of the Six) Ledah (Leader of the Caretakers) Aelis (Alliance member of Soldiers of the Inner Sun) Ailith (Alliance member of Soldiers of the Inner Sun) Eara Meraia (Leader of the TK's) Granos (In spirit) Marind Bell Citizens
Clock Master (Leader of KoB) Ungod (Alliance member of SoE) Jubaris (Leader of SoE) Steno (Newest and valued member of Marind Bell) Representative of Loreroot - Lintara (Queen of Loreroot)
Representative of Children of the Eclipse - Aia
Representatives of the GWI - MaGoHi and Azull
Representative of the Underground - BFH
Representative of Golemus - Miq (King of Golemus)
Representative of the MD Archives - Ivorak
Representative of the Lab - Dark Demon
Representative of the Dead - Blackshade Rider
Self representative - VorniC
Summary of the Meeting
Chewett spoke to the massed assembly about the diverse citizens of both the East and Marind Bell and their individuality. That he will rule alongside his two Dukes to guide the lands together with the citizens.
Sunfire spoke as a representative of the citizens of the east after which Chewett called for those who would support this venture. No players called out against this and the following players from the East supported it: Sunfire, Ledah, Mallos, Eara Meraia, Aelis, Ailith
Jubaris spoke as a representative of the citizens of Marind Bell and gifted Chewett the rare "Bell of Marind", a long kept relic of Marind. Chewett called out for those who would support this venture. No players called out against this and the following players of Marind Bell supported it: Jubaris, Ungod, Clock master, Steno
Queen Lintara was asked then to speak as a representative of her land Loreroot. She gifted Chewett a Crown of Ivy, wishing that the empire will last as long as ivy,  and an Acorn stating that Oaks are trees of strength and Sacred to Loreroot, giving her blessing of the Root towards the endeavour.
King Miq was asked to speak as a representative of his land, Golemus. He gifted a Porcelain Chessmen and wished that he were to rule in interesting times nodding in agreement.
MaGoHi was invited to speak as a representative of the GWI and while warning this power shift was concerning stated that since Chewett is to be the ruler he can agree to it. He gifted a Sleeping Gnome since, according to himself, that is all he does on the island.
Eara, Manager of the Treasure Keepers was asked if she supports the effort. She feels that the East joining together with Marind Bell, keeping the treasury of the TK's, is a move that makes much sense and supports the effort. She gifted Chewett Muratus's engraved ring for his work.
Dark Demon was asked to speak as a representative of the Labyrinth  stating that out of respect for all that Chewett has done with the realm he undoubtedly supports the move. He gifted Chewett a stone holding Bringfromlabyrinth so that he may be summoned when needed.
Blackshade Rider was asked to speak as a representative of the Dead, someone Chewett stated he hoped to work more closely with and with the Caretakers. Blackshade Rider gifted a Coffin to fit any enemy he wishes. In addition, two gold coins were gifted as a payment to the ferry man. He in the dead pledged his support.
Sunfire then took final charge of the meeting to thank Chewett and bestow upon him the title of honorary citizen of the East.
Ledah came forward and stated that the Caretakers wish success in Chewett's goals, that they support him, and stated that the first step to success is not being late, and therefore presented a Bone clock.
Ailith, representative of the Soldiers of the Inner Sun then presented a Commemorative Pocket Watch to mark the event, pledging their support for Chewett.
Sunfire, representative of the Seals of the Six, presented a Thorny crown to Chewett, stating that rulership is a burden and not a powermove.
Chewett then ended the meeting stating that there will be a public celebration later during the Anniversary.
The full log will be available once it has been cleaned up a little.

I'm making a forum topic on it.
Bounties are a thing in many games, it's always nice to receive something 'for free'. I'm not against it, but can it be coded so that the location also matters? or perhaps some rewards be increased/decreased depending on the volition stat
 

One (1) "Item 1: Anni creature 2019. Price: 15 plushies" please.
 
Thank you!