Maebius

grrr. could a mod change the title to "#4"? please? Time's slipped away from me. Organizing the submissions now to post when I get home tonight.

I'll be putting a Poll on this soon to have the community vote for some submissions I got for "How to stop the war?" for my last quest... which is Waaaayyyy over schedule and delayed. Sorry. Gathering them now, and will update this post later today... ...but I wanted to just update you all on the fact I hadn't forgotten about you. Followup post will bump this once completed. [spoiler]For explanation, not excuse, I've had a few close family members in&out of the hospital, and a change in work, and other sundry Life Happening. MD took a sudden shift to [u]much[/u] lower priority on my awake hours. Thanks for understanding. I still plan on returning more actively soon.... and am lurking on forums on the weekends as best I can for now. Forum conversations are much easier to get replies to than in-game PMs for now, if needed.[/spoiler]

Happy belated!

happy belated!

Perhaps a bit more than 24 hours before the shift in the battles is needed. (I miscalculated the seconds and added a zero. They aren't that important are they? Just a zero?!? ) I edited it for folks who have not started yet who should just need 86401 seconds or there-about... and the current quest peopl will catch up "soon". (they were all just set to zero-day again, so will see the change in under a day too) For those at the "end" for now, where it asks to tell me something.... try the clickie again in a day. But it will still keep prompting you to "tell me something" so that's important too!

To clarify, or not.... The winning condition is a bit intentionally vague. As is the nature of the different Fiery Spirits. Part of the challenge is to figure out what happens with the numbers shown as you win/lose and such. Also, initially you may need to close/re-open the Park signpost to see the flames, which it should say at the bottom of the 'welcome' text in the Park after you attune to your creature. Sorry to be a bit less specific this time around. There's a reason for it, you'll hopefully understand as you continue in the next few days and the interface shifts a bit for you.... (anyone who did my Tour of Sorts may already understand Patience required for some things to happen). I also freely admit the "winning" is not 100% accurate to MD combat mechanics in proper PvP rituals. Think of them more as Rock-paper-scissors, using crit names instead of scissors or paper or rocks. It's close enough for symbolic reference.

(Sorry for the 24 hour delay, been out of state travelling unexpectedly, and just returned last night) [b]tl;dr ... [/b]Go to [b]Heresy Lane[/b] and say "[b]Vital Lights[/b]" again at the hut. Once again, it's time for M3 Quest time! This month is a bit of an evolving 'Sequel' to last month's, which can be found [url="http://magicduel.invisionzone.com/topic/13104-maebius-madness-mini-monthly-3/"]here[/url]. The battle you helped the fading knight is still going on, and now you can help more directly. Start at the Heresy Lane, inside the hut again, by using the familiar phrase "[b]Vital Lights[/b]". Initially, you may not see the exact method to "win", but after a few days, more information will become visible. Also, the types of fires are not nearly as 'random' as before, and there are no unfriendly spirits. As for the choice of initial card? That's your story to decide, not mine. Can you win the war? Good luck!

w00t! Happy Birthday code master!

Happy Happies on your birthday!

happy birthday!

Having dreamt in MD myself, but alone, I think the overall idea of hte Dream is very awesome. As others have pointed out, they are valualbe, in a personal way, and have given me a fresh perspective on some things when I dreamed... and for that reason I like the idea of privacy, as absolute except the Dreamcatcher (& dreamer). However, I also have a vague unsolidified acceptance that if someone really wants to listen in, using the mechanics of thir spells and available "tools" they spent their Wishes to earn, then that's alright too. That's their choice, and right, and it's only fair, in the larger sense. I mean, I didn't ask for a clown to come smacking at me with a hammer, in StoryMode, but he did. Our choice is how to react, knowing it will happen when it happens again (if it happens again). Truly private conversations and inspirations regarding a Dream can still be handled via PMs, or forum conversations, or even email, if Secrecy is required to be absolute. Everything else, is details and flavour, and subject to the larger picture, in my mind. I do understand the desire to keep them private though, in a general sense. I just agree with both sides of the argument, for different reasons.

I have a drawing that's at the pencil-scribble stage due to recent weather interruptions, but I still hope to get it submitted SOON, if it's not too late.

[spoiler][quote name='Seigheart' timestamp='1352305761' post='125183'] It's the countdown to Christmas, is it not? [/quote][/spoiler] Fixed.

Oops, I totally forgot the extra silver you TK folks sponsored, for that one, since I had my own list. Thanks for keeping up on things!

I liked this quest a LOT, though never quite finished it. Good work, and congrats all!

Happy birthday!!

Thanks all! This made my day, as the past week's been hectic and I've missed MD.

Ahh, sorry, Vurtu. the monthly quests are tied to moon phases in the "real world", so they automatically turn off. Here's the contents for those wishing to follow the story: [log='Vital Lights - Start'] [img]http://everthor.ipower.com/magicduel/quests_img/Knight0.png[/img] You see a strange knight, kneeling with his sword, quietly sobbing. He looks up at you suddenly and sighs. [i]"Ahh, thank you for coming to visit! It's been so long since I had real company here. "At the [b]Clash of Ages[/b], my fallen friends spirits glow like small flickering flames. If you could go there and whisper '[b]Vital Lights[/b]' to the book, it will remember those spirits." "Take this small crystal, and gather the Light from those spirit flames. It should hold at least three charges.[/i] The knight pauses for a moment, then warns you: [i]"However, not all of the spirits are friendly. Our enemies fell in battle there too, so there is a chance some may drain your Vital Light. Luckily, there [u]is[/u] a pattern to which flames contain which types of energy." "Come back when the Crystal has been fully charged!" [/i] [i][/log][/i] [log='Vital Lights - uncharged crystal'] If ant any time, your crystal is not charged fully: The knight looks up hopefully, then frowns again with a deep sigh. [i]"The Crystal I gave you can hold a single charge of Vital Light, but it is not full yet."[/i] [i]"At the _PLACE_, my fallen friends spirits glow like small flickering flames. If you could go there and whisper '[b]Vital Lights[/b]' to the _clickie_, it will remember those spirits." "Come back when the Crystal has been fully charged!"[/i] [/log] [log='Step 2'][img]http://everthor.ipower.com/magicduel/quests_img/Knight1.png[/img] The knight smiles and touches the crystal, which flashes so brightly you are blinded for a moment. When your vision returns, you notice the knight's features have faded as if by a blank mask. While you can't see him smile or talk, you hear his voice in your mind. [i]"Thank you my friend. I have begun to fade across death's veil. The Light from my friends draws me onward... but it is not quite enough yet."[/i] With a wave of his hand, the crystal darkens, but grows slightly, and he gives it back to you. [i]Continue as you have, at [b]Marinds Roundabout[/b], and whisper '[b]Vital Lights[/b]' to the fish atop the fountain, but this time you will need to gather at least three charges, before the crystal is full. I wish you luck and speed!"[/i] [i][/log][/i] [log='Part 3'] [img]http://everthor.ipower.com/magicduel/quests_img/Knight2.png[/img] The knight smiles and touches the crystal, which flashes again as the knight's face becomes a skull-like visage. Once more, the crystal darkens, and grows, and the voice in your head speaks, quieter this time, as if from a distance: [i]"Continue as you have, at the [b]Gazebo of Equalibrium[/b], and whisper '[b]Vital Lights[/b]' to the rocks there, but this time you will need to gather at least five charges, before the crystal is full. I wish you luck and speed!"[/i] [i][/log][/i] [log='Part 4'] [img]http://everthor.ipower.com/magicduel/quests_img/Knight3.png[/img] The knight smiles and touches the crystal, which flashes again, and his features have now become almost transparent, with the very bones visible within his figure. Once more, the crystal darkens, and grows, and the voice in your head speaks, even quieter from a great distance: [i]"Continue as you have, at the [b]Clash of Ages[/b] once more, and whisper '[b]Vital Lights[/b]' to the book, but this time you will need to gather at least nine charges, before the crystal is full. I wish you luck and speed!"[/i] [i][/log][/i] [log='Part 5'][img]http://everthor.ipower.com/magicduel/quests_img/Knight4.png[/img] With a flash brighter than any before it, the knight's body fades to mere bones, and you sense his life-force fading away.<br> The crystal cracks into splinters, and the knight's voice calls out, one last time as it fades to silence: <i>"Return to the Clash of Ages, and the flames now hold your reward....."<br> " By stealing the life of those flames, I have died. Thank you for fading me away...."</i> [/log] [log='final'] [img]http://everthor.ipower.com/magicduel/quests_img/Knight5.png[/img] The crystal is cracked, and the ghostly knight's voice calls out, one last time as it fades to silence: [i]"Return to the Clash of Ages, and the flames now hold your reward....."[/i] [i]" By stealing the life of those flames, I have died. Thank you for fading me away...."[/i] Then at the Clash of Ages again: [center][img]http://everthor.ipower.com/magicduel/quests_img/Knight5.png[/img][img]http://everthor.ipower.com/magicduel/quests_img/clash_flame.gif[/img] Within the flickering flames, you can faintly make out a series of letters and numbers.[img]http://everthor.ipower.com/magicduel/quests_img/clash_flame.gif[/img][img]http://everthor.ipower.com/magicduel/quests_img/Knight5.png[/img] It seems the spirit of the knight has granted you a small bit of his Vitality and Light as reward for your help. [/center] [center] - [b][i]REWARD CODE HERE[/i][/b] -[/center] [center] <p>I hope you enjoyed your task!<br> -Maebius[/center] [/log] Most rewards were varied creature codes, particularly Tormented Souls, 280+ aged Barren Souls, or a few ITC of Enchanted Spell Stones. (chaoticBoost usually)

[quote name='Nimrodel' timestamp='1351589930' post='124815'] winter >> [/quote] North Winds

Seconded! Happy Birthday

Congrats to everyone who helped the Knight! Quest has now closed. [log='The Winners were:'][list=1] [*]Ackshan Bemunah. [*]Aelis. [*]AmberRune. [*]Dante Lionheart. [*]DARK DEMON. [*]darkraptor. [*]Deleo. [*]dst. [*]Eagle Eye. [*]Eara Meraia. [*]Esmaralda. [*]Ivorak. [*]Jaime. [*]Jolla. [*]laylah. [*]Lintara. [*]Magistra. [*]Menhir. [*]Merowinger. [*]Myron. [*]Neige. [*]Nimrodel. [*]Pipstickz. [*]Plix Plox. [*]samon. [*]Tal. [*]The Witch Doctor. [*]Time Patrol. [*]Valldore Nal. [*]VonUngernSternberg. [*]Zyrxae. [/list] [/log]

Is person A one of the 'special' people? (Molquert, Confused Santa, etc?) I've noticed there are just certain people that cant' be located, like Mur.

Happy Birthday indeed.

Seconded, tor fifthed, and sundry. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

TK had something similar at the "Hidden Orb" plant at GoE (no password needed there)... to ask for quest sponsorship. It works very nicely. and I wonder if that's sort of what BFH was thinking of? (forgot to mention that in my prior post).