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Layonara Server / Layonara 3.21.2 Patch Release« on: April 17, 2009, 08:41:49 pm »
There's still quite a few people who hurt the other community members by carrying so many items. This is even more critical when you yourself crash mid combat with a party, because when you log back in, your party members in combat are suddenly going to spike in lag. I find it interesting that the problem is joked about in some circles and we've increasingly attempt to improve it, but the simplest way is to just ask players to not carry so much. Do you really need seven dragon scales? Do you really need a box of aloe on your player? A bag of something is no improvement just in case you thought it helped. There are plenty of storage options. I'm starting to consider per item surcharges on portals to help promote leaner inventories, any other suggestions are quite welcome. Cheers! The following users thanked this post: jrizz
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Layonara Server / Layonara 3.21.0 Release notes:« on: April 10, 2009, 09:49:01 pm »
[SIZE=18]Version 3.21.0 is online![/SIZE]
Persistent Storage is once again ENABLED It's back, it's faster and it's better than ever! Check out the new features:
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Fixed Bugs / Ambush Spawn« on: April 07, 2009, 06:41:44 pm »
Misplaced spawn/ ambush in Great Forest off Ozlo's. I'll post when I fix it.
In the meantime, watch out folks when heading east from Ozlo's. It is not intended to be that way. The following users thanked this post: jrizz
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Layonara Server / IMPORTANT: Persistent storage is temporarily DISABLED« on: April 06, 2009, 07:47:56 pm »
Hello all,
We're sorry to do this, but we have temporarily disabled persistent storage. This applies to all chests, crates and other containers in player housing and guild halls, as well as bank chests. Do not worry! Your items are not lost. They will simply be inaccessible for a time while we work out the best way to address these issues. At this time, we do not have an ETA on when persistent storage will be available again. We understand that this may be an inconvenience for you, but we assure everyone it will be relatively short-lived. Please bear with us as we seek to improve the situation. The following users thanked this post: jrizz
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Layonara Server / Layonara 3.2 Release Notes« on: April 06, 2009, 12:51:59 am »![]() I know while you wait you really want to see what's in store, and I have comments on this update that I'd rather not have you wait for me to think out. The same goes for the credits, so for now I'll let you read these release notes and follow up a little later with a few more thoughts. [/SIZE] [SIZE=18] New Systems ¶ [/SIZE] AFK System ¶
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Type of Feat: Class Prerequisite: Barbarian. Specifics: The barbarian may rage, gaining a +4 morale bonus to Strength and Constitution and +2 to all Will saving throws, in exchange for a -2 penalty to Armor Class. The barbarian may use this ability once per day at first level, +1 use per day at level 4, and every 4 levels thereafter, extending into epic levels. At 15th level, the rage ability becomes greater rage, giving the barbarian +6 to Strength and Consitution, 1d4 Sonic damage on all attacks and +3 to Will saves (the -2 penalty to Armor Class still applies). Each Rage lasts as long as your Barbarian + Bear Warrior + Battle Rager levels in Rounds. Thundering Rage ¶ Type of Feat: General Prerequisite: Epic Barbarian, Strength 25. Specifics: Any weapon the barbarian wields while in a rage does an additional 2d10 points of sonic damage on a critical hit. There is a 50% chance for a creature hit by one of the barbarian's weapons to be deafened for 3 rounds. Use: Automatic [SIZE=18]Spells ¶[/SIZE] Shield of Faith ¶ Caster Level(s): Cleric 1 Innate Level: 1 School: Abjuration Descriptor(s): Component(s): Verbal, Somatic, Material Range: Touch Area of Effect / Target: Single Duration: 1 turn / level Additional Counter Spells: Save: None Spell Resistance: No Material Component: A Bit of Holy Text The target gains a +1 deflection bonus to their armor class, with an additional +1 bonus for every six levels of the caster. Note: No more cap Ice Dagger ¶ Caster Level(s): Sorcerer / Wizard 1 Innate Level: 1 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Cold Component(s): Verbal, Somatic, Material Range: Short Area of Effect / Target: One creature Duration: Instantaneous Additional Counter Spells: Save: Reflex 1/2 Spell Resistance: Yes Material Component: A Few Drops of Water You create a piece of ice that flies toward the target and deals 1d4 points of cold damage per level for the first 5 levels plus an additional 1d4 points per 4 levels thereafter. Note: Spell continues to scale Negative Energy Ray ¶ Caster Level(s): Cleric 2, Wizard / Sorcerer 1 Innate Level: 1 School: Necromancy Descriptor(s): Negative Component(s): Verbal, Somatic, Material Range: Medium Area of Effect / Target: Single Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Save: Will 1/2 Spell Resistance: Yes Material Component: Small Mirror A ray of negative energy slams into the target creature, doing 1d6 points of damage. After level 1, the spell does an additional 1d6 points of damage for every 2 caster levels, to a maximum of 5d6 at level 9. An additional 1d6 points of damage is gained for every 3 caster levels thereafter. Negative energy spells have a reverse effect on undead, healing instead of harming them. Note: Spell continues to scale Horizikaul's Boom ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 1 Innate Level: 1 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Sonic Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Short Area of Effect / Target: One creature Duration: Instantaneous Additional Counter Spells: Save: Will partial Spell Resistance: Yes You blast the target with loud and high-pitched sounds. The target takes 1d4 points of sonic damage per two caster levels for the first ten levels plus an additional 1d4 per five levels thereafter and must make a Will save or be deafened for 1d4 rounds. Note: Spell continues to scale Burning Hands ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 1 Innate Level: 1 School: Transmutation Descriptor(s): Fire Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: 30 ft Area of Effect / Target: Spell Cone Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Save: Reflex 1/2 Spell Resistance: Yes A cone of fire shoots forth from the caster's hands, burning all those within its area of effect for 1d4 damage per caster level for the first five levels then 1d4 bonus per each four levels thereafter. Note: Spell continues to scale Entropic Shield ¶ Caster Level(s): Cleric 1 Innate Level: 1 School: Abjuration Descriptor(s): Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Medium Area of Effect / Target: Single Duration: 1 turn / level Additional Counter Spells: Save: None Spell Resistance: No A magical field appears around the target, causing any nearby enemies a 20% chance to miss on ranged attacks. Note: Target no longer just caster Acid Arrow ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 2 Innate Level: 2 School: Conjuration Descriptor(s): Acid Component(s): Verbal, Somatic, Material Range: Long Area of Effect / Target: Single Duration: 1 Round + 1 Round / 3 Levels Additional Counter Spells: Save: None Spell Resistance: Yes Material Component: Rhubarb Leaf The caster targets a single creature with an acid bolt. The initial damage from the spell is 3d6, then 1d6+1 per three caster levels every round until the spell expires. Note: Spell continues to scale Gedlee's Electric Loop ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 2 Innate Level: 2 School: Evocation Descriptor(s):Electrical Component(s): Verbal, Somatic, Material Range: Short Area of Effect / Target: Small Duration: Instantaneous Additional Counter Spells: Save: Reflex 1/2 (See Below) Spell Resistance: Yes Material Component: Copper Wire You create a small stroke of lightning that cycles through all creatures in the area of effect. The spell deals 1d6 points of damage per 2 caster levels up to level 10 plus an additional 1d6 points per 5 caster levels thereafter. Those who fail their Reflex saves must succeed at a Will save or be stunned for 1 round. Note: Spell continues to scale Soundburst ¶ Caster Level(s): Bard 2, Cleric 2 Innate Level: 2 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Sonic Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Short Area of Effect / Target: Medium Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Save: Will Special Spell Resistance: Yes All creatures within the area of effect take 1d8 points of damage per 5 caster levels and must make a Will save or be stunned for 2 rounds. Note: Spell continues to scale Woodland Sheath ¶ Caster Level(s): Ranger 2 Innate Level: 2 School: Transmutation Descriptor(s): None Component(s): Verbal, Somatic, Material Range: Touch Area of Effect / Target: Single Duration: 1 Hour / Level Additional Counter Spells: Save: Harmless Spell Resistance: No Material Component: A piece of Birch Bark Woodland Sheath hardens the target creature's skin, granting a natural armor bonus to Armor Class based on the caster's level: Level 8-10: +3 Level 11-14: +4 Levels 15-29: +5 Levels 30-34: +6 Levels 35+: +7 Note: Spell continues to scale Barkskin ¶ Caster Level(s): Druid 2 Innate Level: 2 School: Transmutation Descriptor(s): None Component(s): Verbal, Somatic, Material Range: Touch Area of Effect / Target: Single Duration: 1 Hour / Level Additional Counter Spells: Save: Harmless Spell Resistance: No Material Component: A Holy Symbol which must be worn Barkskin hardens the target creature's skin, granting a natural armor bonus to Armor Class based on the caster's level: Level 1-6: +3 Level 7-12: +4 Levels 13-29: +5 Levels 30-34: +6 Levels 35+: +7 Note: Spell continues to scale Flame Weapon ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 2 Innate Level: 2 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Weapon Enchantment Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Touch Area of Effect / Target: Creature, Weapon or Gloves Duration: 1 Turn / Level Additional Counter Spells: Save: None Spell Resistance: No A successful hit will do 1d4 points of damage, +1 per five caster levels ( maximum of +8 ) of fire damage. The caster can either target a specific weapon or gloves in his inventory or a creature to enchant the weapon the creature is wielding or gloves if they are not wielding anything. If a ranged weapon is targeted or the target creature is wielding a ranged weapon all equipped ammunition will have the fire damage property. Note: Now works on ranged and gloves Fireball ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 3 Innate Level: 3 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Fire Component(s): Verbal, Somatic, Material Range: Large Area of Effect / Target: Huge Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Save: Reflex 1/2 Spell Resistance: Yes Material Component: Bat Guano The caster unleashes a fiery projectile that explodes upon all within the area of effect for 1d6 points of fire damage per caster level up to level 10 plus an additional 1d6 points of damage per 2 caster levels thereafter. Note: Spell continues to scale Blade Thirst ¶ Caster Level(s): Ranger 3 Innate Level: 3 School: Transmutation Descriptor(s): Weapon Enchantment Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Touch Area of Effect / Target: Creature or slashing or piercing weapon. Duration: 1 round / level Additional Counter Spells: Save: None Spell Resistance: No You grant a slashing weapon an enhancement bonus and a vampiric effect that will heal you as you deal damage. If targeted on a creature, the spell will enchant the weapon in the primary hand of the target. The enhancement bonus and vampiric effect are +3 up to level 19, +4 up to level 24 and +5 thereafter. Note: Spell continues to scale Glyph of Warding ¶ Caster Level(s): Cleric 3 Innate Level: 3 School: Abjuration Descriptor(s): Sonic Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Short Area of Effect / Target: Large Duration: 1 Turn / 2 Level Additional Counter Spells: Save: Reflex 1/2 Spell Resistance: Yes The caster creates a small, magical zone that can detect the passage of enemy creatures. When the field is activated, it explodes, doing 1d8 points of sonic damage per 2 caster levels to all creatures within the area of effect up to caster level 10 and then an additional 1d8 points of sonic damage per 4 caster levels thereafter. After being triggered, the glyph dissipates. Note: Spell continues to scale Searing Light ¶ Caster Level(s): Cleric 3 Innate Level: 3 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Medium Area of Effect / Target: Single Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Save: None Spell Resistance: Yes The caster directs a beam of white-hot light at a single target. The damage is based on the target's racial type: Undead: 1d8 per caster level up to level 10, an additional 1d8 per 4 caster levels thereafter. Construct: 1d6 for every 2 caster levels up to level 10, an additional 1d6 per 6 caster levels thereafter. Other: 1d8 per 2 caster levels up to level 10, an additional 1d8 per 6 caster levels thereafter. Note: Spell continues to scale Quillfire ¶ Caster Level(s): Druid 3 Innate Level: 3 School: Transmutation Descriptor(s): Poison Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Short Area of Effect / Target: Single Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Save: Fortitude Negates (poison only) Spell Resistance: No The caster throws poisonous quills at a target, doing 1d8 points of damage +1 per 2 caster levels in addition to inflicting Scorpion Venom on the target if they fail a Fortitude save. Note: Spell continues to scale Wounding Whispers ¶ Caster Level(s): Bard 3 Innate Level: 3 School: Abjuration Descriptor(s): Sonic Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Personal Area of Effect / Target: Caster Duration: 1 round / level Additional Counter Spells: Save: None Spell Resistance: No The caster is surrounded with whispers that injure any creature that hits the caster for 1d6 + 1 / level points of sonic damage (maximum 15 points of damage). Note: Max increased back from 10 to 15 Lightning Bolt ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 3 Innate Level: 3 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Electricity Component(s): Verbal, Somatic, Material Range: Medium Area of Effect / Target: Chain of targets in a straight line Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Save: Reflex 1/2 Spell Resistance: Yes Material Component: A Glass Rod The caster fires a bolt of lightning that passes through all creatures in a straight line from the caster. The bolt does 1d6 points of electricity damage per caster level up to level 10 plus an additional 1d6 per 2 caster levels thereafter. Note: Spell continues to scale Acid Breath ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 3 Innate Level: 3 School: Conjuration Descriptor(s): Acid Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Short Area of Effect / Target: Cone Duration: Instantaneous Additional Counter Spells: Save: Reflex 1/2 Spell Resistance: Yes You breathe forth a cone of acidic droplets. The cone inflicts 1d6 points of acid damage per caster level up to level 10 plus an additional 1d6 points per 2 caster levels thereafter. Note: Spell continues to scale Negative Energy Burst ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 3 Innate Level: 3 School: Necromancy Descriptor(s): Negative Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Medium Area of Effect / Target: Huge Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Negative Energy Protection Save: Will 1/2 Spell Resistance: Yes All creatures caught in the area of effect take 1d8 points of negative energy damage plus 1d8 per 4 caster levels. All creatures caught in the area also lose 1 point of strength per 4 caster levels. Negative energy spells have a reverse effect on undead, healing instead of harming them. Note: Spell continues to scale Scintillating Sphere ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 3 Innate Level: 3 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Electricity Component(s): Verbal, Somatic, Material Range: Medium Area of Effect / Target: Huge Duration: Instantaneous Additional Counter Spells: Save: Reflex 1/2 Spell Resistance: Yes Material Component: A Glass Bead The caster unleashes a crackling electric projectile that explodes upon all within the area of effect for 1d6 points of electric damage per caster level up to level 10 plus an additional 1d6 per 2 caster levels thereafter. Note: Spell continues to scale Call Lightning ¶ Caster Level(s): Druid 3 Innate Level: 3 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Electricity Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Long Area of Effect / Target: Large Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Save: Reflex 1/2 Spell Resistance: Yes All enemies within the area of effect take 1d6 points of electrical damage per caster level up to level 10, an additional 1d6 per 3 caster levels thereafter. Note: Spell continues to scale Magic Vestment ¶ Caster Level(s): Cleric 3 Innate Level: 3 School: Transmutation Descriptor(s): Armor Enchantment Component(s): Verbal, Somatic, Material Range: Touch Area of Effect / Target: Creature, Armor or Shield Duration: 1 Turn / Level Additional Counter Spells: Save: None Spell Resistance: No Material Component: A Holy Symbol which must be worn You empower the touched armor or shield with a +1 AC bonus per 5 caster levels to a maximum of +7. Note: No cap Greater Magic Weapon ¶ Caster Level(s): Bard 3, Cleric 4, Paladin 3, Wizard / Sorcerer 3 Innate Level: 3 School: Transmutation Descriptor(s): Weapon Enchantment Component(s): Verbal, Somatic, Material Range: Short Area of Effect / Target: Creature, Weapon or Gloves Duration: 1 Turn / Level Additional Counter Spells: Save: None Spell Resistance: No Material Component: Powdered Carbon You empower the touched weapon with a +1 enhancement bonus per 5 caster levels (maximum of +5). The caster can either target a specific weapon or gloves in his inventory or a creature to enchant the weapon the creature is wielding or gloves if they are not wielding anything. If a ranged weapon is targeted or the target creature is wielding a ranged weapon all equipped ammunition will have the enhancement. Note: Works on bows and gloves Improved Invisibility ¶ Caster Level(s): Bard 4, Wizard / Sorcerer 4 Innate Level: 4 School: Illusion Descriptor(s): Component(s): Verbal, Somatic, Material Range: Touch Area of Effect / Target: Single Duration: 1 Turn + 1 Round Per Level. Additional Counter Spells: Invisibility Purge Save: Harmless Spell Resistance: No Material Component: Gum Arabic The target creature becomes invisible and impossible to detect using normal vision. After attacking or casting spells the target creature will become partially visible and detectable by enemies, but still retain a concealment bonus equal to 20+1 per caster level to a maximum of 50. The target also gains a bonus +2 to Dodge AC. Note: Change in concealment calculation and +2 Dodge Wall of Fire ¶ Caster Level(s): Druid 5, Wizard / Sorcerer 4 Innate Level: 4 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Fire Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Medium Area of Effect / Target: Wall 30 ft Long Duration: 1 Round / 2 Levels Additional Counter Spells: Save: Reflex 1/2 Spell Resistance: Yes This spell creates a curtain of fire that deals 4d6 plus 1d4 per 3 caster levels fire damage to any creature that attempts to pass through it. Note: Spell continues to scale Hammer of the Gods ¶ Caster Level(s): Cleric 4 Innate Level: 4 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Medium Area of Effect / Target: Huge Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Save: Will Partial Spell Resistance: Yes The caster smites a group of enemies with divine light for 1d8 points of damage for every two caster levels for the first 10 levels plus an additional 1d8 points of damage per every 5 levels thereafter. Enemies that make a Will save take half damage and avoid being dazed for 1 to 6 rounds. Note: Spell continues to scale Flamestrike ¶ Caster Level(s): Cleric 5, Druid 4 Innate Level: 4 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Fire Component(s): Verbal, Somatic, Material Range: Medium Area of Effect / Target: Medium Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Save: Reflex 1/2 Spell Resistance: Yes Material Component: A Holy Symbol which must be worn A pillar of flame engulfs all within the area of effect, inflicting 1d6 points of damage per caster level up to level 15, plus an additional 1d6 points of damage per 3 caster levels thereafter. Half of the damage caused by the spell is divine and the other half is fire-based. Enemies are struck by both damage types, while allies are struck only by the fire damage. Note: Spell continues to scale Stoneskin ¶ Caster Level(s): Druid 4, Ranger 4, Wizard / Sorcerer 4 Innate Level: 4 School: Abjuration Descriptor(s): Component(s): Verbal, Somatic, Material Range: Touch Area of Effect / Target: Single Duration: 1 Hour / Level Additional Counter Spells: Save: Harmless Spell Resistance: No Material Component: Dust of Topaz This spell grants the target creature damage reduction as such: Level 9 or below: DR 5/+1 Level 10 to 14: DR 5/+2 Level 15: DR 5/+3 Level 16 to 19: DR 10/+3 Level 20 to 24: DR 10/+4 Level 25+: DR 10/+5 The spell absorbs 10 points of melee damage per caster level, to a maximum of 150, before collapsing. Note: Max damage increased from 100 to 150 Firebrand ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 5 Innate Level: 5 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Fire Component(s): Verbal, Somatic, Material Range: Medium Area of Effect / Target: Colossal Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Save: Reflex 1/2 Spell Resistance: Yes Material Component: Alchemist's Fire Masses of flame (one per caster level to a maximum of 15) appear and randomly target and hit any hostile creature in the area of effect. If there are more creatures than balls of flame, only the closest targets will be damaged. If there are more balls of flame than creatures, the excess balls of flame disappear. Each ball of flame explodes for 1d6 points of damage per caster level up to level 10 plus an additional 1d6 per 3 caster levels thereafter. Note: Spell continues to scale Ball Lightning ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 5 Innate Level: 5 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Electricity Component(s): Verbal, Somatic, Material Range: Medium Area of Effect / Target: Colossal Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Save: Reflex 1/2 Spell Resistance: Yes Material Component: Small Metal Pellet Balls of lightning (one per caster level to a maximum of 15) appear and randomly target and hit any hostile creature in the area of effect. If there are more creatures than balls of lightning, only the closest targets will be damaged. If there are more balls of lightning than creatures, the excess balls of lightning disappear. Each ball of lightning explodes for 1d6 points of damage per caster level up to level 10 plus an additional 1d6 per 3 levels thereafter. Note: Spell continues to scale Inferno ¶ Caster Level(s): Druid 5 Innate Level: 5 School: Transmutation Descriptor(s): Fire Component(s): Verbal, Somatic, Material Range: Short Area of Effect / Target: Single Duration: 1 round / level Additional Counter Spells: Save: None Spell Resistance: Yes Material Component: Bee's Wax The caster causes a target to ignite into flame. Each round the target will suffer 1d6 +1/level. A reflex save is permitted each round to avoid damage, making the save does not put out the flames, only enables damage to be skipped for that round. Note: Spell continues to scale Cloudkill ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 5 Innate Level: 5 School: Conjuration Descriptor(s): Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Long Area of Effect / Target: Large Duration: 1 Round / 2 Levels Additional Counter Spells: Save: Fortitude Special Spell Resistance: Yes A billowing cloud of noxious vapors settles over the area. Its effects vary according to the Hit Dice of the affected creatures: 1-3 HD: Instant death 4-6 HD: Fortitude save or death Over 6 HD: 1d10 damage/round per 5 caster levels Note: Spell continues to scale Cone of Cold ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 5 Innate Level: 5 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Cold Component(s): Verbal, Somatic, Material Range: Cone, 30ft Area of Effect / Target: Spell Cone Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Save: Reflex 1/2 Spell Resistance: Yes Material Component: A Glass Rod A cone of frost and snow shoots forth from the caster's hands, doing 1d6 points of cold damage per caster level up to level 15 plus an additional 1d6 per 2 caster levels thereafter to all those within the area of effect. Note: Spell continues to scale Dirge ¶ Caster Level(s): Bard 6 Innate Level: 6 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Personal Area of Effect / Target: Large Duration: 1 Turn + 1 Round / level Additional Counter Spells: Save: Will negates Spell Resistance: Yes The caster's song draws the energies of death and destruction. Any enemies in the area of effect suffer 2 points of Strength and Dexterity ability score damage each round. If the enemy leaves the area of effect, their Strength and Dexterity are restored. Note: Duration and change to Will Save Blade Barrier ¶ Caster Level(s): Cleric 6 Innate Level: 6 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Medium Area of Effect / Target: Wall 30 ft Long Duration: 1 Round / Level Additional Counter Spells: Save: Reflex 1/2 Spell Resistance: Yes Blade Barrier brings into being a 30-ft long and 3-ft wide wall of stabbing blades. All those passing through the wall take 1d6 points of damage per caster level up to level 15 plus an additional 1d6 per 4 levels thereafter. Note: Spell continues to scale Acid Fog ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 6 Innate Level: 6 School: Conjuration Descriptor(s): Acid Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Long Area of Effect / Target: Large Duration: 1 Round / 2 Level Additional Counter Spells: Save: Fortitude Spell Resistance: Yes Acid Fog creates a thick, clinging, greenish cloud. Creatures entering the cloud take 4d6 acid damage. Creatures entering the cloud must make a Fortitude save or have their movement reduced by 50%. Every round a creature spends in the cloud, it suffers 2d6+1 point per caster level acid damage. Note: Spell continues to scale Chain Lightning ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 6 Innate Level: 6 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Electricity Component(s): Verbal, Somatic, Material Range: Long Area of Effect / Target: Colossal, 1 Target / Level Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Save: Reflex 1/2 Spell Resistance: Yes Material Component: A Glass Rod A bolt of electricity arcs through the caster's enemies for 1d6 points of electrical damage per caster level up to level 20 plus 1d6 points per 2 caster levels thereafter to the initial target and half that amount to all secondary targets. Note: Spell continues to scale Banishment ¶ Caster Level(s): Cleric 6, Wizard / Sorcerer 7 Innate Level: 6 School: Abjuration Descriptor(s): Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Short Area of Effect / Target: Colossal Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Save: Will negates Spell Resistance: Yes The caster is able to cause all summoned creatures, familiars, animal companions, and Outsiders in the area of effect to be destroyed. A number of creatures equal to four times the caster's level in HD can be banished. Note: Bumped from 2 times to 4 times Crumble ¶ Caster Level(s): Druid 6 Innate Level: 6 School: Transmutation Descriptor(s): Sonic Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Medium Area of Effect / Target: One Construct Duration: Instantaneous Additional Counter Spells: Save: No Spell Resistance: No This spell inflicts 1d6 points of damage per caster level up to level 15 plus an additional 1d6 points for each 3 caster levels thereafter to a selected Construct. This spell does not affect living creatures. Note: Spell continues to scale Greater Stoneskin ¶ Caster Level(s): Druid 6, Wizard / Sorcerer 6 Innate Level: 6 School: Abjuration Descriptor(s): Component(s): Verbal, Somatic, Material Range: Personal Area of Effect / Target: Caster Duration: 1 Hour / Level Additional Counter Spells: Save: Harmless Spell Resistance: No Material Component: Dust of Diamond Grants the caster a damage reduction of 20/+5. The spell absorbs 10 points of melee damage per caster level, to a maximum of 200, before fading. Note: Max damage upped from 150 to 200 Power Word, Stun ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 7 Innate Level: 7 School: Divination Descriptor(s): Component(s): Verbal Range: Medium Area of Effect / Target: Colossal Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Clarity Save: Will Special Spell Resistance: Yes Those in the area of effect take 1d4 per 2 caster levels Sonic damage and must make a Will save or be stunned for 2d4 rounds. A successful Will save stuns the target for 1 round. The maximum creatures affected in the area are 1d4+1 per 5 caster levels. The spell does not affect those immune to Mind spells. Note: Area of Effect now Delayed Blast Fireball ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 7 Innate Level: 7 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Fire Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Medium Area of Effect / Target: Huge Duration: 1 Round / 3 Levels Additional Counter Spells: Save: Reflex 1/2 Spell Resistance: Yes The caster creates a small, magical zone that can detect the passage of enemy creatures. When the field is activated, it explodes, doing 1d6 points of fire damage per caster level to all within the area of effect up to level 20, plus an additional 1d6 points per 2 caster levels thereafter. Note: Spell continues to scale Firestorm ¶ Caster Level(s): Cleric 8, Druid 7 Innate Level: 7 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Fire Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Personal Area of Effect / Target: Colossal Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Save: Reflex 1/2 Spell Resistance: Yes Spell Component: Holy Symbol must be worn Everyone within this spell's area of effect are inundated with a rain of fire and take 1d6 points of damage per caster level up to level 20 plus an additional 1d6 points of damage per 2 caster levels thereafter. Half of the damage is divine and the other half is fire-based. Allies are not subject to divine damage. Note: Spell continues to scale Nature's Flow ¶ Caster Level(s): Druid 8 Innate Level: 8 School: Conjuration Descriptor(s): Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Personal Area of Effect / Target: Gargantuan Duration: Concentration, 1 Round / Level Spell Resistance: No Spell Component: Holy Symbol must be worn Area Limitation: Natural The druid focuses all his natural will to project an expansive aura around himself. This aura flows from Nature through the druid and out to her or his allies. After the aura blankets the area, and for 1 round per level while the druid maintains her or his meditative focus, all allies regenerate 12 hit points per round. If the druid's concentration is broken, either by his own volition, such as attacking or casting, or by taking damage, the regenerative flow of nature is broken as well. To assist with keeping focus, the caster is also surrounded in a protective layer when the spell is first cast. Note: The protective layer now includes all damage types. Mass Disorientation ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 8 Innate Level: 8 School: Enchantment Descriptor(s): Mind-Affecting Component(s): Verbal Range: Short Area of Effect / Target: Colossal Duration: 1d8 Rounds Additional Counter Spells: Save: Will Negates Spell Resistance: Yes Non allied creatures of most racial types in the area of effect who fail a Will save are clouded with one of the following afflictions:
Bracar's Fascinating Elemental Storm ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 8 Innate Level: 8 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Long Area of Effect / Target: Gargantuan Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Save: None Spell Resistance: Yes Developed after years of study of the ancient Rhun Zharr Tome, this fascinating spell is one of Brac’ar Fireface Kilring’s finest creations. When cast, a storm of elemental missiles shoots forth towards the target, stopping them in their tracks as they stare in fascination at their impending doom. This spell is a testament to the skill and mastery of woven magic of this dwarven wizard, tailor and scribe. A number of elemental missiles (one per caster level to a maximum of 20) appear and randomly target and hit any hostile creature in the area of effect. The missiles will have an even spread among the target(s) as possible, with a maximum of 8 per target. Random elements pour forth from the casters hands into the missiles, giving an unpredictable result in what type of elemental damage the target(s) will take. The possibilities include 2d8+1 per 2 caster levels of fire, lightning, cold, or acid damage. Additionally, each missile in the colorful spectrum has a dazzling effect on the target(s) and the target struck with the blast of elemental energy must make a will save or be dazed for 1d4 rounds. Note: Spell continues to scale Sunbeam ¶ Caster Level(s): Cleric 8, Druid 8 Innate Level: 8 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Medium Area of Effect / Target: Colossal Duration: 3 Rounds Additional Counter Spells: Create Greater Undead Save: Reflex Negates Spell Resistance: Yes Material Component: Holy Symbol The caster summons a globe of divine radiance to blind and burn those within the area of effect. Undead take 1d6 points of divine damage per caster level to a maximum of 25d6. All other monster types take 1d6 points of divine damage per 3 caster levels and are blinded for 3 rounds. A successful Reflex save halves the damage and voids blindness. Any shadows or vampires caught in the area of effect will be instantly slain if they do not make a successful Fortitude save. Note: Spell continues to scale Earthquake ¶ Caster Level(s): Cleric 8, Druid 9 Innate Level: 8 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Component(s): Verbal, Somatic, Material Range: Personal Area of Effect / Target: Colossal Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Save: Reflex 1/2 Spell Resistance: No Material Component: A Holy Symbol which must be worn The caster causes a massive earthquake around himself, causing 1d6 points of damage per caster level up to level 20, plus an additional 1d6 points of damage per 2 levels thereafter to all creatures in the area of effect. The caster is not affected by the earthquake. Note: Spell continues to scale Horrid Wilting ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 8 Innate Level: 8 School: Necromancy Descriptor(s): Death Component(s): Verbal, Somatic, Material Range: Long Area of Effect / Target: Colossal Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Save: Fortitude 1/2 Spell Resistance: Yes Material Component: A Piece of Sponge All creatures within the area of effect take 1d8 points of withering energy damage per caster level up to level 20 plus 1d8 per 2 caster levels thereafter. Note: Spell continues to scale Incendiary Cloud ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 8 Innate Level: 8 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Fire Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Long Area of Effect / Target: Large Duration: 1 Round / Level Additional Counter Spells: Save: Reflex 1/2 Spell Resistance: Yes The caster creates a cloud of smoke and embers that causes 4d6+1 per caster level points of fire damage each round to all creatures within the area of effect. Note: Spell continues to scale Bombardment ¶ Caster Level(s): Druid 8 Innate Level: 8 School: Conjuration Descriptor(s): Component(s): Verbal, Somatic, Material Range: Long Area of Effect / Target: Huge Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Save: Reflex 1/2 Spell Resistance: Yes Material Component: Quartz Crystal Rocks fall from the sky, causing 10d8+1d8 per 3 caster levels above level 10 points of damage to all enemies in the area. Note: Spell continues to scale Sunburst ¶ Caster Level(s): Druid 8, Wizard / Sorcerer 8 Innate Level: 8 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Medium Area of Effect / Target: Huge Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Save: Reflex Spell Resistance: Yes A brilliant explosion occurs where the caster directs causing 1d6 points of damage per caster level (to a maximum of 25d6) to all undead. Non-undead creatures suffer 1d6 damage per 4 caster levels. Vampires are destroyed instantly if they fail a Reflex saving throw. All enemies in the area of effect must also make a successful Reflex saving throw or be blinded permanently (the blindness can only be magically removed). Note: Spell continues to scale Nature's Balance ¶ Caster Level(s): Druid 9 Innate Level: 9 School: Transmutation Descriptor(s): Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Personal Area of Effect / Target: Colossal Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Save: Fortitude Negates Spell Resistance: No Focusing your link with nature, you are able to channel essential life forces to balance yourself and those around you. Performing this great sacrifice will tax your body tremendously, effectively setting your current hit point value to 50% of your maximum. This act of attunement then grants you the ability to tip the scales to those who surround you. The primal equilibrium reached within will then allow you redistribute life energies to both friend and foe in a similar balance. The spell will set all your allies to 75% of their maximum hit point value and enemy creatures surrounding you to 25% of their maximum hit point value if they fail the fortitude save. Note: Size change Power Word, Kill ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 9 Innate Level: 9 School: Divination Descriptor(s): Death, Mind Component(s): Verbal Range: Short Area of Effect / Target: Colossal Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Death Ward Save: Will Spell Resistance: Yes 1d4+1 per 5 caster level creatures in the area of effect must make a Will save or die. A successful Will save will cause 1d6 Sonic damage per 2 caster levels. Note: Area of Effect spell with damage Howling Hurricane ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 9 Innate Level: 9 School: Conjuration Descriptor(s): Cold, Sonic Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Long Area of Effect / Target: Large Duration: Round / 5 Levels Save: Fortitude Special Spell Resistance: Yes On entrance, targets are stricken with a blast of Cold air dealing 1d6 points of damage per 5 caster levels. Every round in the hurricane will then continue to deal 3d6 Sonic damage and render the target Deaf. In addition if the target fails a Fortitude save, they will take 5d6 points of Cold damage and be blinded for 1 Round. Mass Flesh to Stone ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 9 Innate Level: 9 School: Transmutation Descriptor(s): Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Medium Area of Effect / Target: Colossal Duration: Special Save: Fortitude Immunity: Freedom Special Spell Resistance: Yes Those in the area of effect are petrified, encased in stone forever. Targets failing a Fortitude save but have Freedom of Movement are encased in rock for 1d4 rounds. The caster can petrify 1d4+1 per 10 levels of creatures. PCs who fail the save and do not have Freedom of Movement are petrified for 3 Rounds. Meteor Swarm ¶ Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 9 Innate Level: 9 School: Evocation Descriptor(s):Fire Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Personal Area of Effect / Target: Colossal Duration: Instant Additional Counter Spells: Save: Reflex 1/2 Spell Resistance: Yes The spell causes everything within the area of effect to be pummeled by incoming meteors. All those caught in the destruction take 20d6 points of damage plus 1d6 per 2 caster levels thereafter and then are set on fire which deals 1d6 fire damage for 5 rounds or until a reflex save is made. All creatures within 7 feet of the caster are protected from the spell's effect. Note: Spell continues to scale Implosion ¶ Caster Level(s): Cleric 9 Innate Level: 9 School: Evocation Descriptor(s): Component(s): Verbal, Somatic Range: Short Area of Effect / Target: Up to 4 Targets Duration: Special Additional Counter Spells: Save: Fortitude Negates Spell Resistance: Yes The caster creates a vortex of destruction that tears asunder the first creature found within its area of effect, killing them instantly unless they make their saving throw. It then targets another creature for the next round for up to 4 rounds. The caster may not perform any other actions while focusing on Implosion. Note: Redone FIN The following users thanked this post: jrizz
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Rumour Has It / An outstanding discovery out of the Wolfswood...« on: April 03, 2009, 12:13:11 pm »
A group of priests and priestesses of Folian S'pae were thrilled to discover a way to imbue restorative properties into pipeweed!
Many months were spent trying to add alchemical and holy reagants to the pipeweed itself with no success. Essa Valenti came up with the brilliant idea of imbuing the flint with some aloe and a praise to The Longstrider and lo, revitalization coursed through their veins! They also discovered some pipeweeds were stronger then others and each seeming to have a special blend that heightened their senses. Mass production of the Herbal Flint and Steel kits immediately spread and are beginning to be commonly seen in General Stores at reasonable prices. //OOC Details will be in the update announcement The following users thanked this post: jrizz
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General Discussion / Layonara 3.2 Is Coming Soon!« on: April 01, 2009, 01:38:13 pm »[SIZE=18]No Fooling! [/SIZE] You folks won't believe the load of changes we've packed into this update. Many suggestions were implemented, many annoyances corrected and a boat load of new functionality was tossed in. Combine that with the sweet new areas built by Chongo and you're all in for a big treat! Our scheduled release is pending some playtesting but we're targeting the weekend. Maybe as early as the quiet hours of Saturday morning, but no guarantees. ![]() More then your game experience, your community experience is going through a bit of an overhaul as well. I eluded to this in an earlier post but we felt most of the policy, procedure and rule changes are now all intertwined, so to release partial changes would have been confusing without the full picture. [SIZE=18]Stay tuned for a few teasers and added details![/SIZE]
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Roleplaying / Please don't make an Ox of it« on: March 30, 2009, 04:15:05 am »
We have natty costume changes, personalised weapons, flags, banners, cloaks of distinction. We all love these and we readily sign up to all these aspects of RP and immersive features.
So can we show some restraint and keep the oxen out of the houses, Inns, banks, and crafting buildings. It makes the rest of the things above worth a little more. Thanks for your consideration. The following users thanked this post: jrizz
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Layonara Server / Rules, Policies and Procedure Review« on: March 16, 2009, 03:06:24 pm »
Over the past few weeks the teams have been spending time analyzing all of our rules and procedures.
Some have needlessly languished as archaic solutions to problems that we experienced as a very active community. Some have always been difficult situations where making everyone happy was not possible. Some were even probably mistakes on our part to institute, harming the majority of the innocent players for minimal actions of the guilty. Some bog down time for GMs to police and thus hurt their ability to create meaningful moments for the players. Some bog down our teams with administrative overhead that could be better spent on making the world more fun. To this end, as we reach definitive conclusions on our reviews, we will be announcing and rolling out these changes. This may take some time yet still, but there are some that we have quickly agreed can be adjusted and there's no reason we should not implement them right away. As always, we will listen to your feedback. I can tell you right now that threads and posts on these forums by community members are continually referenced in our discussions. As a final note, our focus on these adjustments have tried to aim particularly at having the existing community enjoy Layonara more and welcoming new members to have as much fun as they can. The following users thanked this post: jrizz
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General Discussion / Hey all« on: March 11, 2009, 12:38:28 pm »
I want to apologize to everyone for suddenly disappearing, to the players, the GM team and Harlas especially, who put more faith in me than I probably deserved.
![]() I don't want to get into details, but I went through a rough period and I felt it would be easier to handle it without Layo, instead of feeling stretched in life by obligations, if that makes any sense. It wasn't planned, or I would have let you all know that I'd be gone for a while, it just happened. Anyway, apart from a little recent skiing injury (last day injury of course..) I'm quite all right now. And thanks to the people who missed me, I missed you too! I don't know if I'm still going to be very active here. Hardragh and Daeron might show their face occasionally at any rate. I do so very much miss the insane schemes of the first. So I'll see what happens. Anyway, good to be back-ish and maybe see you all ingame at some point. The following users thanked this post: jrizz
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Layonara Server / LORE Character Updates« on: January 29, 2009, 04:23:16 am »
While working on some web server backup maintenance, with the help of orth we made some changes to LORE. The two most notable differences are:
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Rumour Has It / Last flash of the duellist« on: November 16, 2008, 07:20:03 am »
Sad rumors start to spread quickly from Dalanthar to northern parts of Dregar and further, as a pitch black heared man wearing a blue fullplate enters the town carrying lifeless body on his arms. He walks with determined steps through the town as the towns folks around looking at the sad scene, whispering to each other. Strong arms carrying a lifeless body of older, silvery heared man through the city. They can been seen leaving the city, heading north, towards Willows Weep.
//Last Journey of Duellist Pyyran Rahth the Fencer// The following users thanked this post: jrizz
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General Discussion / Happy Veteran's Day!!!« on: November 11, 2008, 07:58:35 pm »
I have been in meetings all day but I wanted to make this post all day. I wanted to thank all of our members who have served in the armed forces here in layo for their time and duty to our country in the US.
A shout goes out to the wives and husbands of Veterans as well. You do a lot in the back ground for us during our time away from home. We love you and thank you, even if we don't say it enough. CTR2 Hall USN (1995-1999) The following users thanked this post: jrizz
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General Discussion / long time and update« on: November 11, 2008, 02:50:29 pm »
Hi guys,
Just thoughti would let you all know im still alive and kicking and im lurking around abit again. I lost my home internet awhile ago, but now i have a small laptop with a wireless connection so i can check things out and maybe try and at least post some misadventures in the forums once andawhile. I finally got my license a coupleof months ago so now im a full fledged acupuncturist/ massage therapist and am trying to get my business going. Its taking alot of my time right now, but thats a good thing. It keeps me out of trouble...well sortof, butthatsanotherstory. :p Miss you all and all the trouble grenna was causing. Cheers The following users thanked this post: jrizz
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Character Development Quests (CDQ's) / twidget658 - Sea Dog - [CLOSED]« on: November 10, 2008, 05:49:19 pm »
Hello there!
You should expect a fair amount of NPC interaction on my quests. Sometimes, things are not as they initially appear...or are they? I stress RP over combat, but I do like to have challenges and test the character (and player, but mostly tactically). Not every battle needs to be fought. Failure of the CDQ is not necessarily a 'failure'. Everything has consequences. It may not be exactly what you wanted, it may be better, it may be worse. Available times: PST (Washingston State) 8pm - 11pm (M-F) 10am - 10pm (Sat) 1pm -11pm (Sun) CDQs in Progess: [LIST=1]
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Rumour Has It / Journey's End« on: October 25, 2008, 10:11:01 am »
*Two forlorn figures lead a small cart to Folian's Temple in the depths of the Forst of Fog. Wordlessly, the older of the two figures, a lean man of middle years, takes from the cart the linen-wrapped body of his fallen friend and companion. Nearby, at the shoulder of the second figure, she a lithe younger woman who watches the scene through reddened eyes, a white-faced Belinaran monkey chitters and fidgets, distress and confusion written large in all-too-human expressions.
Moving slowly under the weight of his lifeless burden, the man approaches the High Priest of the Temple of the Longstrider. Carefully, gently, he lays the corpse to the sward at his feet.* A fallen son of the Prince of Wolves. *whispered* Rest well nephew. *With a nod towards his lady companion, the man quickly and quietly departs the temple to find the fallen's father and mother and tell them of life's greatest curse .. to outlive one's child.* [size=-3]// The end of Trouble Tempest //[/size] The following users thanked this post: jrizz
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Rumour Has It / Goldwin Blacknight - Life of a Hero« on: October 16, 2008, 01:43:46 pm »
It is with the greatest of sadness that I write this letter to inform all those who knew Goldwin Blacknight, of his passing. He died as he lived protecting the innocent and less fortunate. He died saving the life of a child. There can be no greater sacrifice given, than a life given to save another.
I write to tell you of his courageous spririt, of his giving heart. Of a friend who will be missed and never forgotten. He always offered to help where he could, and protect those he loved with a understanding that his life was lived for more than just the trivial possesions, but to help those who needed him to become better people. I am one of those who became better for knowing him and I will never forget my treasured friend. Goldwin Blacknight will be sorely missed, walk always in the light Goldwin Blacknight. With a deep respect and fond friendship, ~Elohanna Dawnstar The following users thanked this post: jrizz
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General Discussion / Naughty naughty dwarf« on: October 05, 2008, 12:23:14 pm »
dear Sniverous or guild owners of chests at 223 Prantz,
my apologies but whilst innocently waiting to use the portal from Prantz ter wayfare I, Rockhead Howling Wolf, had an overwhelming desire ter sneak a look in a large storage chest. I think it was the result if some mind altering attacks from the mushrooms close ter Prantz! Anyway the bloomin thing wouldnt close so I has moved all the objects into the adjacent chest ( overseen by the gods! (dm)). please accept my apologies fer the fingerprints all over yer goods, all of which are still there! and fer the spittle on the adamantium as I was just checking ter see if it were real by tasting it. please leave a note if'n yer want ter get the judges involved in the matter and I will gladly pay yer some compensation, maybe a few flagons of dwarf ale, fer being rude and nosey whilst in your abode.I promise I did not try any of yer clothes but that purple shirt hanging up in the corner is nice. I never touched it! Alternatively yer may want ter call the militia out in which case please give advance warning by bird and I will be away ter the dessert fer a few months ter perfect me disguise. Yours Humbly, Rockhead Howling Wolf. (ps. thanks ter Atlas, Vincent and Salleron fer the advice. Hope the close circuit tv shows me being honest!) The following users thanked this post: jrizz
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Layonara Server / Donations & The Future of NWN« on: October 01, 2008, 11:36:47 pm »
Hello again,
I've received a couple queries to the status of donations which I wanted to address with the upcoming changes to the servers. Essentially what we've always hoped for in terms of donations was enough to offset the costs to host NWN. That was five servers and their bandwidth. At its peak, Leanthar was paying over $500 a month for these servers. Over the summer it was closer to $300, but the charges were going to be over $1000 a month with the new billing structure. An impossible price. The donations always helped and each of us was always afraid of the potential of Leanthar just really not being able to cut it any more. I lost sleep when he told me of the new pricing and the inevitability of the downtime. In the end Leanthar and I both had many reasons for finding every way possible to keep NWN going. Despite the financial weight which could be better spent, the occasional stress, the time lost better spent on future development, we really want NWN to keep serving our world. There are a lot of people who help right now, the developers, the gamemasters, the character approvers, the lore team, the writers, the mmo team who have all helped us in the direction we seek and to continue to serve Layonara as a magnificent world realized in the form of a video game. To not bridge the time from now until the release of the mmo with a video game entity of Layonara would in our minds have been a disservice to everyone who helps out. Then there's the rest of the community, those who have been here for long times and those of you who have just fallen in love with Layonara. Despite the very limited amount of rotten apples in the orchard, we really enjoy hearing about the great times you've had. Your creative outlets both in game and in the forums. Your community spirit and support. It is also no secret, we are hoping each of you will see NWN to the other side, and give us a chance in our future generation. Having even a fairly small starting community will be a boon to attracting more folks. Especially those very well versed in roleplay and its potential for enjoyment. And I certainly know the benefits in terms of seeking beta testers with technical aptitude. I truly hope we can carry this weight that NWN can sometimes be across the bridge. There are still concerns beyond the financial strain. The most important being time dealing with the inevitable issues that serving the world brings up. Finally on a personal note, where would I be without having some Plenarius time? I'm not ready to just write him off in a story, I want to play it out where it all started. So we have taken quite a downsize, we've lost 7 servers, 5 for NWN which will be combined into 2 in Montreal. 1 for DB and fileshare, and 1 to run West and Central. We'll probably have to do without a Quest server unless we can run a third module on the one server, which Dorganath and I doubt. We also lost 2 of our development servers. All of our hosting, 5 servers, is now in Montreal. 4 of these are paid by OneST8, one of them is piggy backed with some of our (him and I) other personal pages. The 5th one we're getting tomorrow/Friday will be paid by me. The tasks the 2 development servers from San Jose handled are now squeezed into the 3 remaining servers in Montreal. We have assurances from EdTheKet, Dorganath and Thak that they can help the financial strain if necessary. So here's the deal, if you want to keep helping out to say thanks for fronting the cost of the bandwidth and server for NWN, keep donating. With that said, the truth is that we will continue to eat the costs ourselves regardless if you donate or not as the servers will be used for our future whether they host NWN or not. NWN Layonara is in good hands for now, but be willing to accept its inevitable departure, hopefully with fair warning. If you want to say thanks to Leanthar for all he's paid in the past until now then donate. (Expenses incurred are over $20,000, that is minus all past donations.) If you want to help OneST8 and I foot the bill, hey thanks... donate. (Average monthly bill for the two NWN servers will be $200) If you're excited about our future and wish to help us in that regard, donations are welcome. To recap, you owe us nothing but continuing to enjoy the world, or if you have the time, continuing to volunteer as you can and hopefully you will give us a chance with the future generation of Layonara. If for whatever reason you just can't donate. It's cool, don't feel bad, we'll do our best to stay alive. Alas, all good things eventually come to an end, but we're pretty confident we'll have a phoenix rising from the ashes. Hope to see you there to witness it! -James The following users thanked this post: jrizz
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General Discussion / (Small version by request)« on: September 30, 2008, 09:50:53 pm »[SIZE=16]" As we descended we came upon the last dwarven tunnel, a hallway that led to a large natural cavern. The hall was rough as though the cutters broke through into the cavern and left their duties of perfecting the path for another time, one that never came. Thus began a descent deeper and deeper, tunnels not dug by hands but burrowed or even eaten from the solid core of the mountain high above us lead from cavern to cavern. No more level rooms were to be found as we went down, further and further into Layonara. The simple clans and beasts from above grew scarce as deeper and fouler beasts, some that have never seen the sun, turned common and our group now trekked slowly and carefully."[/SIZE] [SIZE=16] [/SIZE] [SIZE=16]---Harolgar, Frostblade of the White Fox Clan---[/SIZE] ![]() [SIZE=16] About a month or so ago I tendered my resignation to Layonara team. I used to be able to crank out hours upon hours of building on top of playing the game for hours on end. These days I can't really find committed time to fulfill my duties as a full time quest GM on top of growing our little garden of NWN Layonara. I thought about clinging onto the GM seat, I really did. But all I'd end up doing is passing judgement or chiming in my steady opinion from afar without an inkling or grasp of our community. So it's time to call it quits.[/SIZE] [SIZE=16] [/SIZE] [SIZE=16] [/SIZE] [SIZE=16]When I started off with the relic based entry theme/ system, I built a good chunk of new material. It was closed and locked off waiting for completion both in building and the scripting needed to successfully implement it. Also, older material that had been converted was locked off. Since Dorg finalized 1.69 several weeks ago, I picked up the modules for one last swing and wrapped everything up that I was capable of handling on my own, with a little help on puzzle scripting from ScriptWrecked (thanks script).[/SIZE] ![]() [SIZE=16]The major new addition to the server is the region of the Great Spikes of the Blinding Lands, implemented as closely to Ed's team's new writings on it as I could muster knowing all the potentials of the toolset... of course with ample spins and twists on it to appropriately get an amused growl from Ed. The adventure of these northern realms is pretty neat. It's an older and perhaps simpler vibe, one that I had a lot of fun working on. And the GM who first picks up on the nature of the region and the number of quests to be had here is lucky. All in all around 70 areas that were either locked off or didn't yet exist are now in game and waiting for you. There are also a couple of new quest areas to get things kicking on quests. Beyond that it's the normal fixes here and there, trying to wrap the monster that was too hard here, and the area that needed a bit of love there.[/SIZE] ![]() [SIZE=16]I've had a great time working on this module, and hope you guys liked what came of v3. I'll support fixes for the next couple of weeks to make sure nothing is quirky, and after that I'll still be around playing.[/SIZE] [SIZE=16] [/SIZE] [SIZE=16]So, I suppose I'll see you in there, and remember - when you find a book, take the time to read it and talk about it. It may save your life.[/SIZE] ![]() The following users thanked this post: jrizz
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