Fyrd Argentus

When I click my profile, then public URL link, I get my personally edited page. When I hit "Go To Normal Player Page" I get a 404 page not found error. https://magicduel.com/players/Fyrd Argentus&override=true Weird thing - I do the same with Lazarus (one word name), and it works normally. Kaya Salta (2-word name) has no personal page and it goes straight to the profile page. With Blackshade Rider (2-word name) or Muratus del Mur (3-word name) - behaves as it does with mine (two word name) - edited page first then 404 at second step I am deducing something changed about the multi-word-name "override" linkage thingy, or maybe the gizmo or widget.... or maybe the what-not.

You can still try your hand at the trivia questions, for fun: Trivia Questions /present Big red button 1) Which of the following is NOT an MD Scene A) Gate of Misery, B) Room of Books, C) House of Ill Shadows, D) All are scenes, E) None are scenes 2) Which Land does NOT have a King? A) Loreroot, B) Magic Duel Archives, C) The Tribunal, D) All of the above, E) None of the above 3) Which creature has the highest vital energy when mature? A) Rust Gold Dragon, B) The Nutcracker, C) Blood Pact Archer, D) Tree/Remains, E) None of the above 4) Which creature has the highest vital energy when mature? A) Shmsh Darklings, B) Colored Tree, C) Very very old Elf, D) Angien, E) Joker 5) Which of these characters has the lowest number of Items? A) Ledah, B) Fyrd Argentus, C) MRF, D) Yoshi, E) Nimrodel 6) Legend Speakers has 4 of the top 10 holders of consecutive days. Who has most? A) Fyrd Argentus, B) Else, C) Stava, D) Invie, E) Duke of Malfi 7) Which of these players has won the most wishpoints? A) Fyrd Argentus, B) Aia, C) Ledah, D) Chewett, E) Stava 8) What do Miq and Death Ray have in common? A) They both identify themselves as male on their profiles, B) They both have posted livecam photos, C) One’s country has the same number of letters in it as the other’s state, D) All of the above, E) None of the above 9) Which character’s name appears the most in the recent public logs? A) Ledah, B) Lashtal, C) Fyrd Argentus, D) Aksel, E) Fang 10) Checking out the non-duplicated contest posts on the forum so far this year and last, who had the smallest number contest posts greater than one post? A) Chewett, B) Aia, C) Fyrd Argentus, D) Jakubi, E) Blackshade Rider 11) Which scene has the most exits? A) GoE, B) Statue Hall (Tribunal), C) Outside Willow’s Shop, D) MD Archives Main Lobby, E) The scene in the center of GWI. 12) How many Pillars of Harmony are there? A) 5, B) 6, C) 7, D) 11, E) 13 13) How many scrolls are visible inside the Paper Cabin? A) 13, B) 17, C) 20, D) 25, E) 33 14) How many scenes are accessible on the main level of the MDA? A) 10, B) 11, C) 12, D) 13, E) 14 15) How many curved staircases are there in the MDA? A) 0, B) 2, C) 3, D) 4, E) 5 16) How many scenes are there around the perimeter of the “lonely roundabout” in the Tribunal? A) 1, B) 2, C) 3, D) 4, E) 5 17) How many objects are usually on the front desk of the 3-Coin Hotel in the Tribunal? A) 2, B) 3, C) 4, D) 5, E) 6 18) How many scenes, other than the Angien Shrine itself, border the lake it is on? A) 3, B) 4, C) 6, D) 7, E) None of the above 19) How many steps is it from the Maple Road to the base of Raven’s Hold? A) 10, B) 12, C) 13, D) 14, E) 15 20) Who has the most active days? A) Aiwendil, B) Aksel, C) Carlooen, D) Ishtari, E) Obrac 21) Who has the most consecutive days? A) Aiwendil, B) Aksel, C) Carlooen, D) Ishtari, E) Obrac 22) Which Land/Territory has the smallest number of scenes? A) Path of Loneliness, B) Prison, C) Established Housing, D) Fields of Abandonment, E) Underground 23) How many steps is it from Gate of Ages to Reconciliation Pass? A) 7, B) 12, C) 13, D) 16, E) 19

I will further offer a WP to the highest score from a "new" player, provided at least 2 submit entries. "New" is defined by less than a year from first entry to the realm, but was here before April 14th. No alts of non-new players. {Edit: Looks like only Aksel qualified as "new", so no wp. Sorry.}

... as I have spent 2 wishpoints on Locate, and burned lots of memory stones for prizes. I had this initial reaction too, but between the advanced map and the "who's online" function, Locate has already been degraded in value. (I won't even talk about A25 tools....) Locate does give a path, and works even if the player has subsequently logged off, so you see the last place they were. So there is still some value.... Also it gives coordinates rather than scene names, so if you don't know the names, it still is useful. Besides, new players won't know and many of us forgetful old folks will forget, so these commands won't be used by anybody but veteran alert players. So, I'm not worried.

Congrats to the winners - and the puzzle maker. I spent a few hours on this and, to my surprise, failed. Well done! Do we get to see the answer now?

Usually we end the birthday season with awarding of trophies etc. for worthy characters - if there are any such, of course. Please use this thread to nominate anybody you think worthy, and say a few words why you think they deserve said award. Don't be constrained by the many past awards given out in the past (fossil, vet, mechanic, RP, etc.) - do be creative and see what happens! p.s. This is not a contest per se, and I'm not in control of the results. I'm just trying to get things rolling here.

We toasted some pumpernickel bread with havarti cheese on top, and folded it around a pile of bacon. Wonderful! I'll get pics if we do it again.

I still have 85 plushies from 2022. Please exchange them for: 3x 25 each item 6 -- 3 tokens on Loreroot Archer ID 884098 as follows: Claw 2, Claw 3, Blood Drop 3. 2x 5 each item 5 -- 2 wiyya Thanks,

I used to say something in chat, do other stuff on the computer, then go zzz when I'm far away from keyboard, going idle. I will return to that habit, and recommend it to others. Most days I check in many times, as I am retired so I'm not far away 1600 until 0500 the next morning. I respond to PM's of both sorts very quickly. I'm looking to run Hangman and other games, but it is very hard to catch people's attention! Speak up!

{Everyone, please post in this thread your requests.} I (Fyrd Argentus) would like you to enchant my "Big red button" ID 235491. When presented it should just say "Big red button". The choices presented should be "A", "B", "C", "D", and "E" In use of a trivia game, I would give the questions and possible answers in chat, then present the Big red button. (Or the reverse if chat is not actually frozen). {Edit, tested: You can do button then ask question only if you do not set a time limit - first answer is only one. Thanks!}

I will endeavor to host at least one Improv Literary Session at either Fortune's Well or GoE at some time(s) announced each day of the anniversary - and could pop up any place or time if a crowd gathers. Depending on how many people wish to play, I will offer some sort of literary competition, ranging from Hangman to Competitive Tale Spinning to Role=Play to group story telling to themed punning to improv poetry. Winner of each such session will get 1 point for each opponent "vanquished". Best total for the 19 days of the anniversary will get a wishpoint - other prizes will be awarded at my discretion (maybe more wp's if enough participate). In addition, anyone may post a composition of any theme in this thread (or ask me to post it anonymously if you think that helps) and the winner by "up-votes minus down-votes" will get a wishpoint - again, I may award other prizes at my discretion. Sharpen your pencils! Current Scores and ranking for the daily events: Invie 3 pts (hangman #2) +1 pt (Puns) --- Leading! Chewett 3 pts (hangman #1) Chriselnenepr 3 pts (Trivia) Ivorak 3 pts (Avy Trivia) Syrian 3 pts (puns) Ledah 2 pts (Hangman #3) {List will be updated periodically}

To claim an additional prize, you must post here a screen-shot showing possession of at least 60 Easter Eggs, and name which prize you want from the list below. First come, first served. This gives a slight advantage to those who have done this before (their eggs were taken for plushies, but they have knowledge), but then they can't get a WP. Make sure to screenshot before the contest ends - who knows when they will be converted to plushies. Winderwild Egg, 100+ days old, 1000 shards attached (at least 5 available). Checkered Easter Hunt Egg (after Stava, Invie, and a recount) A spell stone (3 casts I believe) of either Invisibility, Locate, Storm, or Give Vital. Possibly others by negotiation. Last year's 17th Anni Elucibrate. (2 more after Ledah) Gold Coin A yellow marble. Colorful stone or Green Stone. Round Die. Acorn. Other items by negotiation. PS. {Clarification} The Muffin Man is still how you get the WP if you are eligible, but he has been sacked in his role as Easter Egg purchaser for goods, that he had last year. PPS. You must collect the eggs yourself, not trade for them. We have ways of knowing....

Happy Easter! Due to the difficulty in getting the bunny ears back on the Knator, this year's Easter Egg Hunt is delay until after the opening of the 19th Anniversary celebrations. The hunt will last one week April 15-21 (OFF on the 22nd). If you won the WP last year, you can't get that again, but the blue peeps will still be available, and easter eggs collected will again be equivalent to plushies -- and will be exchangeable for other prizes TBA.

I have three long-cherished Winderwilds that I'm looking to trade for colored Winderwilds. All have > 4700 days age and will come with 2 fledglings for a total of 3000 shards. Tokens vary. The first trader gets Gnarl's Fancy, who has Gold Belt (300 Defense). The second trader gets Marind's Fancy, who has Gold Belt, Claw 1, and 3 others. The third trader gets Fyrd's Fancy, who has Claw 1 and 2, and 3 others. Edit: (Maybe it makes sense to reverse this order. Let's see how many birds this flushes out of the bushes....)

CREATURES ESCAPING FROM THE MAGIC DUEL REALM In the past, it has been possible to preserve favorite creatures in a "Bestiary" to be viewed at leisure, for all time. However, recently, these creatures have begun to escape into another dimension (Polygon/Etherium)!!! The creator of the realm, Muratus del Mur, has been chanting magical arcanum like NFT, BTC, MATIC and other confusing things. It is not clear whether he is trying to stop this exodus, or is responsible for it.... In any event, since these creatures are the cream of the crop in the realm, they should be very valuable elsewhere, if they can be captured.

WE SHAPE THE REALM One really great aspect of Magic Duel is that the players gain the ability to shape the game, over time. This can mean creating challenges and quests for other players, but even changing the landscape itself. The creator of the realm, Muratus del Mur, and the other Game Master, Chewett (who began as a regular player), have access to the deepest magic (code) and provide a stream of improvements and tools for others shaping the realm. One such is a recent increase in flexibility of cauldron-type items which take in raw materials to product more valuable substances. Another is better info related to players gathering resources and assignment of bonuses that occur when they are on a "hot streak". Seven current players have advanced to the level of "A25 Team" and have been given the tools to create and move functional objects, and even create new locations. The senior member, Aia, is able to create new creatures for release, and has recently been given the power to create player tags that recognize certain achievements and unlock corresponding abilities. Mur recently created functionality to shuffle around objects in the magic (interface) to more easily work on them, and then in one action send them all back to their starting places. Any players with the inclination towards magic (programming) can gain the ability to create isolated functionality on objects scattered through the realm. This can be advanced MD Script (like PHP) or simply interactive texts for riddles or scavenger hunts. Even without such ability, anyone can create a contest or quest and get sponsorship of prizes from more advanced players. Even the newest players can take advantage of the most recent changes by the Game Masters, including the ability to rearrange the information windows on their personal interface, and most recently the ability to adjust volumes of different sounds in the realm. In short, the Magic Duel is ever changing, in small but wonderful ways. This provides a stream of new things for players to pursue, whether it be a contest for possession of a new creature, or a deeper understanding of the fabric or inner magic of the realm.

I'm having no problems on a laptop computer at this time.

COMMUNICATIONS THROUGH THE ETHER Magic Duel is a magical world where it is very important to build relationships with others. There are many ways to keep in touch when the ether winds blow in the RL and normal magic does not work. Besides direct chat, in-game private messages to your friends, and posting on the Mood Panel, there is an independent forum for community discussion - isolated from the vagaries of the aforementioned magical storms. This is a place for posting news in the realm including new contests and quests for your amusement. And should some evil wizard prevail in their magical sendings to block all of the above, there is a channel through the "Discord" dimension that is well thought of by some -- and totally isolated from the rest so that the ether winds will not disturb it. And... none of this requires revealing your secret RL name since, as we all know, that would open you up to sorcery unimaginable.... We do strive to keep the MD realm a safe and friendly place. Despite the blood and carnage, no one can actually be hurt. Even death itself is just another (albeit annoying) adventure.

HOLIDAYS IN THE MAGIC DUEL REALM In Magic Duel, it's not generally who you can beat, but what relationships you can forge. People drift away to their other pursuits in the RL dimensions, but come back to Magic Duel to be with friends (or perhaps, duel with their nemesis). This is especially true around holiday times. The two biggest holiday times are Christmas and MD's Birthday. At these times, old familiar faces return and our population at least triples! Christmas is what you might expect - presents, cookies, and candies for all. A decorated tree, festivities, and the only chance to catch some of the more rare creatures - the Nutcracker, the Tamed Reindrach, Santa himself, and a few other special ones. MD's Birthday, or rather the Anniversary of its creation, is actually a bigger deal. It begins on April 14th each year and runs for as many days as years that MD has been around. Coming up soon is the 18th anniversary of the realm (2023 in RL). There are tournaments, quests, contests, literary events and even (because of the timing) an Easter Egg Hunt! Or course there are treats, newly revealed creatures, and prizes as well. We have a growing event around Halloween, and take note of other dates on the calendar -- anything for a party! Come join the parties, explore a unique world, and make new friends!

I make a lot of pickles, and when I give them away, the oldest go first. Since they are perishable, this means I'm usually giving away pickles about to go bad. I would much prefer that when I give something off a stack of consumables... the freshest ones should go first.

Aksel reports seeing the following on the interface describing MP6 requirements: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Advance a mindpower You need to have at least 10 adepts. (Will be recounted every 24h) You need at least 100 active days You need to unlock the soul captive in the device at bersekers way. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I think this refers to a puzzle that used to be at Berserker's way, which got replaced by the current puzzle when "flash" interface was eliminated. I do not see it because I solved that old puzzle before I was ever MP5, back in the day. We need to fix the MP6 requirements statement, and also the requirements themselves if solving this bygone puzzle is indeed still required for MP6.

Anybody else having this trouble?

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