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General Discussion / Dear NWN
« on: June 20, 2010, 11:19:09 am »
Dear Neverwinter Nights,

I never actually finished your official campaign (any of them), and most of even my favorite modules were left off around 95% completion. No more than a handful of areas from the module project I started were ever done, even though building was the only reason I went PW surfing to begin with. I am a poor modeler and have not given you any shiny new toys like other people have over the years, as with my most valiant efforts I am generally just translating the work of others to work for us. I rarely finish stories, and my scripting in any language is akin to the tourist that greets natives with "the cat is black" and says his farewells as "the cheese is stinky".

I only dabbled with your sequel, and even when I poked my head into another PW I didn't speak with another soul. I bought that nice premium module that I heard was very good, but like other very good modules I only got halfway through it, along with that expansion. Expansions. I've found that the things I love most about your sequel are the models that got ripped from it and given to you. Enjoy!

I did not get you a card, because I hate cards, and also I don't care for wrapping paper, bows, and in general anyone bothering me, and also I am officially 2 days late. But I thought I would say it anyway.

Happy 8th Birthday, NWN!

Eight years later you are getting some of the best content since your release. Here are just a few examples of the continued labors of love on your behalf, to cheer you and make up for my own lack of contribution. I did not even count the last patch they labored on for you, and the premium modules that were cancelled but given to the community, or any of the older content that is still in the top ranks!

NWShader (Ignore them when they say adding bloom to NWN is like putting lipstick on a pig - they should have said gilding a lily. The possibilities cannot be measured!)
NWNCQ
NWN Enhanced
sixesthrice's pretty tilesets
CTP Babylon
CEP 2.3 (the new DM tools are crazy!)
Senemenelas' Underdark Tileset
KotoR Heads
SciFi Placeables
Worms Fantasy Interiors
Sen's Seasonal Workshop (remember when we were trying to make the seasons change dynamically with worms, NWN? That was silly. This is easy.)
Community Music Pack

Lastly, while I do not have anything of my own that is anything of note, and have not in general added to your lifespan with so much as a font, you must understand that with your kind I am a fickle creature. Drawn to shiny and ever dissatisfied with its empty reflection, I move on and on and on from "games," leaving a trail of open manuals and dusty boxes behind me, bouncing from latest and greatest back to Betrayal at Krondor, Mario, and King's Quest, and, more recently, Lemmings. Forget all the others. You are the only one I have been (semi-)faithful to, and with you are the only characters (singular) I've made that have lasted any significant length of time, even when we are called silly for still caring about a game nearing a decade-old and wanting to do good things for it. Did I say a decade? No, no, you are closer to 5 than 10. Forget all that.

So thank you for the toolset, and thank you for Acacea, and happy birthday!
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General Discussion / It's done
« on: June 16, 2010, 11:48:07 am »
Switzerland beats Spain 1-0.... for the first time ever.  :)  :D  :)  :D  :)
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Introduce Yourself / Why hello there.
« on: October 19, 2009, 05:30:13 pm »
My name is Ashley, but I'm better known here as Zelda/Ash/Larissa. I'm glad to say I'll be returning to Layo as much as my schedule may let me.

A little about myself.. I was introduced to fantasy at age 7, when the first of the Lord of the Rings movies came out. I'm proud to say my grandma, Serissa, introduced me to it. :) After that, I got into it bit by bit until about November 2005 when I joined the Layo community.

Yes, I'm pretty young at 15, but don't mistake being young for being unintelligent. I know I'm certainly not the wisest or most mature girl, but I do try to understand things to the best of my ability. Also, I've grown up a tremendous bit since I was last a Layo addict, but you can judge that for yourself. ;)

Hmm. Let's see. My hobbies include French club (surprisingly, I'm not very good at French :p ), homework, a little more homework, writing, reading, texting (yes, I'm one of THOSE teenagers), and a little softball from time to time.

I mainly play one character now, Larissa, as Ash perm'd a few years back. I love playing my little halfling, but I doubt she'll ever make it to a high level like everyone else seems to be these days. And I may have another character in the works. We shall see.

Anyways, sorry for the essay here, but it's very nice to be back; I look forward to see all of you in-game. :)
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General Discussion / For My 31st Birthday
« on: August 02, 2009, 01:45:27 pm »
I'm going to cut the cord for helping develop the NWN server further.

So, with a fresh new posting style, I'm going to keep this short and sweet.

I've had a brilliant time with a great number of you, even the ones I've gotten really into it with.  I always thought I'd make a farewell post with the list of everything I built here, because it would feel like some sort of reminder to everyone.  It's a bit silly though, as for years and years I've tried to legitimize my efforts to this community, and overly so.  I think it stems back to my embarrassing beginnings here... but I'm no pyschologist heh.  I enjoyed building most everything I built, and I'm very proud of how V3 turned out.  That's enough for me this time.

I will always support the MMO team's efforts, and I look forward to the new game.

There are a lot of reasons for leaving, and I'd explain them... but the folks I'd really want to understand probably already get it.

So best of luck, I'll still be around now and then, in game and on the forums, and Dorg, I'll try not to troll your posts on balance too much.

And with one last challenge... the toolset is easy to learn.  It just takes time if you're going to make something come out right.  Time learning all of the placeables and tile options so you know the brushes and colors to use.  But it's not technically hard.  I challenge one of you, anyone, to step it up and legitimize all of your scrutinizing comments on the way the server should or could be.  Make 10 areas to a new theme, send them to Dorg.  Someone, anyone, impress Layonara with something new for others to enjoy.  Even if you know it's ending someday, soon or not so soon, who knows... build it because you care for the server today.  Take up the torch, as I know there are some people who have wanted to prove me wrong on some things - and there's no bigger crux to it then this.  Everything else is just forum posts.

Take care all.
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Layonara Server / Congratulations Ycleption
« on: July 27, 2009, 10:48:03 am »
As the world of Layonara continues to change, so to do our needs and methods. Something that has seen many changes over the years is the process of Character Approvals. While the policies, procedures and expectations have evolved, so too have our means of choosing who approves characters to play in this world. At first it was a position held only by GMs and only those who wished to take on the responsibility. At some point, we opened up the position to the greater community, and in that the application process also evolved over time. Having tried several methods thus far, we have decided to try yet another and directly approach a long-time member of the community for the purpose of having this individual join the Character Approver team, rather than open up a potentially lengthy application process to fill a rather immediate need.

Please join us in welcoming ycleption as Layonara's newest Character Approver. We believe ycleption's time, judgment, world experience and positive presence within the community will be an asset to the Character Approval team and, through this, the world as a whole.
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Just for Fun / Just drove my landlady to the hospital!
« on: June 24, 2009, 07:03:54 pm »
And not in the manner that you would expect me to either.

She was outside trimming the hedges, and all of the sudden I hear screaming and hyperventilating.  The very first thing that went though my mind was "oh great, it's that bloody attack cat again".  But no, turns out she wasn't holding the mini-chainsaw hedgeclippers properly and they went wild on her and sawed through half her finger!  It was pretty deep, could see bone fractured and all, so I quickly tossed some hydrogen peroxide on it, wrapped her hand in a towel and hot-footed it to the closest hospital with her and her 10-year-old son.  Got there in record time; the GPS said and ETA of about 25 minutes, arrived there in around 8-9 minutes.  I sped like a demon actually attempting to try and get pulled over so that a cop could give us an escort through traffic, but no such luck.  I assume right now they are trying to sew it back together and fitting her with a cast of some sort.  Poor lady, but at least I figure she'll remember this the next time the post office decides to be late delivering her rent money!

Now I have a blood splattered front porch and a random car in the driveway.  Great for dissuading door to door salesmen and non-seasonal trick-or-treaters.  :D
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Introduce Yourself / Gweetings!
« on: May 28, 2009, 02:29:58 pm »
Hello ev'ryone, I've been a hardcore gamer since I was three, and have been playing NWN since it was first released.

I've been roleplaying on NWN servers like 'Escaped from Underdark', 'City of Arabel' and 'Arelith-Surface' since 2006, and I think I've got a good grip of the Roleplaying game-style.

So, I look forward to meeting new and interesting characters in-game, and I hope I am welcome in your 'close-knit' RP community.

~VTG
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Just for Fun / That Which Falls Twixt D And F
« on: April 16, 2009, 09:15:27 pm »
On a recent trip to the Deep, Jaelle decided that a fretful Acacea needed distracting, and that she was just the person for the job! She came up with the idea of playing a game with her halfling friend. This was the game they played. (Though the log is heavily edited, cutting out a lot of back chatter and unnecessary emotes)

How would you do at this? *throws down the gauntlet*


Jaelle Thornwood: A task for you, small halfling maid: Can you talk without inclusion of that most common glyph which falls twixt d and f? I say that you cannot! *sticks her tongue out at her* **her tone suddenly enticing** But show this woman that what I thought was wrong and you shall obtain a just bounty for your triumph! So, what say you, maid of winds, music and magic? Shall you and I play at this pursuit a bit? I think I shall most viciously trump you! *waggles her toes at her*

Acacea Thistletounge: *Her eyes flicker again and she straightens a little, looking with interest again at the illusion* What would I win?

And spoil this lark's surprising conclusion? Nay! I shall not say. Play or not ... but it is your only way to know what you could win!

I didn't spot any larks... Too far down... *Her eyes glance up again then*

A lark! A bit of fun ... halfling vocabulary shows its lack! Alright, alright, I shall show good will and good faith by going first, hmm? Mayhaps you would fancy a story?

*Her eyes brighten a little* What kind of story?

*grins, knowing she's hooked* Allow a lady an instant or two to think of a fitting topic for my narration. A drama, mayhaps? A saga of a luminary of our lands? Ah, no, I know ... I shall acquaint you with this distraction's history! Shall I go on? Will that do?

What sort of history?

Why, a history of a match of wits! Did I say that it was this ability that won my husband? His clan in Krashin hosts annual sports of wits. I fought in such sports, amongst many rivals.

And so soon a widow? *She shifts her increasingly illusion-fascinated eyes from the separated spheres to Jaelle*

Ah, it is truth that you say. But this was prior to that. Do not go too far on, or you shall miss the story! Many from south lands did sail to Krashin for this match, including I. Our first trial that annum was a boasting match. All participants in this match said loudly his most amazing and astonishing acts of valor. Such things I caught wind of! Stunning and startling, miraculous, wondrous or ridiculous ... boasts of all kinds.

*Confidingly to Jaelle* Your companions lost quickly.

**grins at Acacea* Again, you try to spoil my story's conclusion! Hush, Lucinda's darling! Nay, not Birdlord nor that indigo warrior was with this wit. But back to boasting! I admit also that it is my suspicion that not all that was said was wholly truthful! Still, it was amusing.

Indigo... a poor switch... boasting *She nods a few times*

I did alright (I usually hold my own with words), though I did not finish in front. But it did gain this lady a spot in round two! Can you fathom what that round was?

But what was round two? Riddling? *She asks hopefully*

Smart bard!*grins* Good work, aala. Round two was full of that which twists minds: labyrinths of words. No doubt all of you hold an amount of familiarity (and mayhaps also utmost facility!) with such cryptic inquiry play? Naturally, such pursuits afford dull minds a lark! You, child of rascality, worship such fun, I know. Anyways, an hour or two did pass by which saw  my rivals and I riddling and puzzling until our poor minds did pound and throb and spasm and twitch and hurt! And it was at this conclusion that I found that I had won my slot for our last round. As I did not think I should attain this last trial of wits, I did know much shock at this. Shall I inform you now of who took part in that last round?

Yoa *She cheats*

Alright. *grins* First among us was that infamous wizard of Lucinda, Storold. Oh! I did not say what my boast for him in that first round was, did I?

Nooo... *Her eyes look shyly up to Jaelle's again at the question*

Poor Storold was in awful want of aid--his boast was dull. *grins* So I said that in that span of chronology during which our sky was dark, an unknown but bright young man did flash his torch onto Storold's bald poll. That is, that shining skull so unusually vacant of hair ... and lo, but its rays did carom and fly off that odd mirror of his and light our world again!

*She covers her mouth, giggling a little*

**she leans in to Acacea, her tone confiding as she wiggles her toes back** That got many laughs ... though not from him! But back to my story, hmm? Anyway, on my right, across from that wizard, was Ahrail'lan (of a most famous Orc Bashing guild, you might know!) And that is all--two only, my rivals!: Gomo, patriarch of my husband's clan, brought forth a man ... this was our third round, naturally. This man, said Gomo, had lost a thing, and first among us to rightly say what it was would win that last round and our witful jousting, that annual match of minds, would find its conclusion.

A spray and salt maid of his own?

No! Try again! Or shall I just say? Gomo's man did start to say what it was that was lacking and my rivals and I hung on his words ... as did my companions .... Awfully soon I was cognizant of what was amiss. Such a small thing, in truth! I shall say that my companions did not catch its lack ... but I, I had found our solution! So ... what was missing? Do you know?

I don't! Mind? Balls? Oft lacking parts, I know...

**snickers at Acacea's guesses** Nay, my darling rascal! 'Twas not balls, nor wits! Why, 'twas just that which I avoid now--common's most ubiquitous symbol or glyph!

*She covers a laugh with both hands at that*

Anyway, I said without thought that which was on my mind, and to much clapping and acclaim I found I had won! And my trophy, you ask? Why nothing short of that clan's patriarch's only son! Momo (son of Gomo) and I took vows that day. Or ... so it would go in any dissimilar land In Krashin, Gomo only took a band of wood and slid it onto my wrist and said his words and it was through! Fathom my shock, if you can!

Fathoming! *She eyes their feet suspiciously*

**She tilts her head to Abiorn in a "Come play with us" gesture** Join us, gnomish illusionist!

Abiorn Rukrym:  *steps forward twice* I b... will *squints, clearly in concentration on her words*

Know you what my halfling companion and I now shun? Say it not, or you shall not win!

*She looks to Abiorn when Jaelle addresses him, eyes alight with laughter at the question*

Abiorn Rukrym:  *smiles a bit,* I shall not

I find it most difficult! I am fond of it *She nods several times*

What of you, mask man? Birdlord? Gold dragon's most faithful knight? Will you play with us?

Plenarius Ashaley: I think I'm rather late to the game

Jennara Creekskipper: [Whisper] I do not know that I am most faithful.

Steel: **leans on the makeshift oven** Is it a game I can win?

You lost...

**laughs** Oh, warrior of navy skin ... If your sword was as dull as your wit, I should worry for you in a fight, for you would lack a tool that could cut all but your most trivial rivals and antagonists! **her eyes sparkle at Steel as she teases him*

Navy! A switch most apropos, naturally in comparison to indigo

Plenarius Ashaley: That didn't sound like a compliment Steel

Steel:  If it were compliments I sought after, Plenarious, I would have long since withered from despair.

**turning back to Acacea** Anyway ...  Our visitors did fancy clan hospitality, though, and took joy in much food and drink until stomachs did groan in outcry and complaint. And that is my story of how I was knit to Gomo's clan and found a husband from Krashin's north. *grins* I think it is your turn now, halfling ...

And as for widowing??

That is a story too ... but not for today. I will put forward a proposal: during this sport, I call upon you to accomplish an additional stunt of wits. I hold in my pack a commodity of curious worth—a doodad, a thingamajig, a whatchamacallit ... say only its alias and it shall pass to you! But mind, say not that which you and I vow to shun, or I shall maintain my hold on your bounty! What say you, hmm? Will you play?


The "game" went on for nearly an hour, progressing into a guessing game where the participants had to guess an item that Jaelle held in her pack. Acacea eventually won ... though I won't say what the "bounty" was! If you wish to know, guess for yourself

... but do not fail to shun that which falls twixt d and f!
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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:
  • Migrated from     the Bioware DB to MySQL
  • Storage     placeables can now hold either bags/boxes or loose items, but not     both types
  • Storage     capacity is 36 items (a full box of 1x1s or 5 boxes of 6 nuggets for     example) for all storage, including bank chests
  • Contents of furniture containers     are displayed in that object's description
  • Transaction log of additions and     removals from the containers are displayed on the object's     description
  • Players can now name and describe     the crates
  • Bank chest security more solid
  • West and Central merged into full world bank chest holding 36 items like all other containers
  • Logging is much more detailed
  • Extra protection from loss during     server crashes
  • Failsafe mechanism to not mess up     even if the crates get stuck, the container is still saved and     changes are logged and changed on the db
  • LORE ready if hobby work desired     later
Various Bug Fixes
  • Changed Carpenter's Tools to be     flagged as identified in the palette.  Updated craft vendors to sell     the correct version.
  • Attempted fix on Acacea's WLDQ     “Knock” power
  • Fix Driggle to show updated store     with correct healing goods
  • Fix unintentional ambush spawn in     The Great Forest
  • Unlock interior doors in Ozlo's     tower
  • Various area fixes on West
  • Various area fixes on Central
  • Updated/rebalanced a few creatures
  • Adjust XP code so that the     creature CR is always the minimum XP given rather than only when the     XP would be 1 or less
  • Add missing conversation for NPC     in Krellin's Tents.
  • Make Skald Wail respect Death     immunity
  • Restore Creedo interiors (craft     halls, merchant hall and bank)
  • Update loot drop lists with new     heal kits and potions. Also update for missile shaft CNR quantity
  • Adjust Greater Sanctuary to     hopefully reduce problems with PCs being detected and problems     casting spells even after the Greater Sanctuary effect is removed
  • Fixes to GM voice function
Other enhancements
  • Added weapons to Shapechange Balor     and Fire Giant forms
  • Make the differential in prices at     the high, medium and low town temple vendors to not be so drastic
  • Sand and Clay deposits should     return at least one unit of CNR before the shovel breaks
  • Housing furniture placeables can     be named with the quill system
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General Discussion / Happy birthday Leanthar!
« on: April 10, 2009, 01:59:58 pm »
Hoe you have a good one!
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General Discussion / That's Sergeant Party Leader To You!
« on: April 07, 2009, 02:39:39 am »
I've been playing around with bits of the graphics for a while just for the heck of it.  There's been some stuff that's awful and a lot of things that are so-so, but I made one a few days ago that I think is actually pretty cool and worth sharing.  I replaced the crown symbol used for the party leader with a set of sergeant's stripes.  You can see Steel as our party leader below, and the .tga file is attached if you'd like to use it.  Just toss it into your override folder (and backup the original just in case).
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Layonara Server / Layonara 3.2 Release Notes
« on: April 06, 2009, 12:51:59 am »

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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]
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New Systems
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 AFK System
  • /o C afk /o C back now create/cancel a custom fx around the player indicating so
  • If the player performs any actions or moves it gets cancelled
Generic Donation Tracking
  • Characters can now donate gold and items directly to specific, non-deity causes in-game at general donation centers without GM intervention
  • Generic donations still utilize the Temple Donation Box containers
  • Donation centers are located in Port Hempstead, Spellgard, Katherian, North Point, Dalanthar, Lor and Huangjin
Titling Your Weapon
  • Paladins/Weapon Masters/Duelists/Fighters can name their blades with the quill and the ~~title command
  • If a weapon is titled there's a small chance that you will get a special kill message and bonus XP
  • You can name weapons for others, but they will only get an XP bonus if they are one of the classes listed above.
Unlimited Ammunition Training
  • Instead of shooting arrows, if you train 10,000 of the same type of arrows/bolts/bullets, you will receive Unlimited Ammo for the weapon you train with
  • Training is done by typing /o C train or
  • You must be wielding the ranged weapon you wish to train and the ammunition that you are training for in the proper slot
  • Each training attempts requires an Enchanting Oil, so it's better to save up to 500 then train (since you can now stack up to 500 ammunition)
  • Only Hickory and Mahogany Bolts and Arrows or Light and Serious Bullets can be used.
  • Players must be near a ranged target (the bullseye archery target) to train
  • Your ranged weapon's description gets updated with a count of how many times you have trained a particular ammo
  • Darkfire and Flame Weapon will not work on Unlimited Ammunition ranged weapons
  • It is okay to accidentally train with the wrong ammo, it won't reset your attempts. But basically the first ammo type to get 10,000 training run throughs will give the item property
[SIZE=18]Updated Systems[/SIZE]

 Merchants
  • Players can now use Appraise, Bluff, Persuade or Intimidate at merchants
  • Players roll d100 + Skill Ranks vs Vendor's d100
  • For every 7 point difference between your roll and the vendor's roll, you will get a mark up or mark down depending on if you beat the merchant or not
  • The markup/discount will be in effect with that merchant for 1 hour
  • At Temple Vendors if you have donated to that church, you will get a percentage discount based upon how much you have donated
Hunger and Thirst
  • Canteens now store 20 drinks, please don't feel the need to carry 12 canteens with you
  • All liquids are more quenching
  • Hunger and thirst timers have been upped a bit so usually a good meal and a couple drinks will set you for 6 hours
  • Food now gives you HP based upon their food score, except for the items bought at the Inn
Pipeweed Smoking
  • Placed a few more plants here and there
  • Tobacco is now 0.1lbs
  • Pipeweed smoking now gives small regenerative properties and skill bonuses if you use the Herbal Flint and Stone to dry your leaf.
    • The rarer the pipeweed, the stronger it is
    • Skill bonuses will have to be discovered ;)
    • The regenerative process will be broken if entering combat, it's an after combat/social bonus
    • The effect lasts 1 Turn for Hickory, 2 for Oak, 3 for Mahogany, 4 for Yew
    • Pipeweed smoking causes your thirst to drop a little bit faster
    Healing Supplies
    • All potions and healkits except the top crafted ones can be bought at Temple Vendors
    • Convenient stacks of 10 & 50 for faster purchasing
    • Weights for kits and potions have been dropped to 0.1 and 0 respectively
    • Potions and healkits are much more powerful
      • Cure Light = 4d4
      • Cure Moderate = 8d8
      • Cure Serious = 12d12
      • Cure Critical = 16d16
      • Heal Potion = 20d20
      • Healkits now give you more of a modifier on your Heal skill, DC on poison/disease have not changed
        • Cure Light Healkit = 4d4 + (Heal Skill * 1.25)
        • Cure Moderate Healkit = 8d8 + (Heal Skill * 1.5)
        • Cure Serious Healkit = 12d12 + (Heal Skill * 1.75)
        • Cure Critical Healkit = 16d16 + (Heal Skill * 2)
        [/LIST]Death
        • Change required reflections to 5 RL minutes per character level for respawning
        • Cap required reflections at one RL hour
        • Reflection time is now based off of time stamps and not a count of reflection cycles, so reflection time passes equally whether the character is online or offline
        • Reflection countdown messages report time remaining in minutes, not reflections
        • Pale, ghostly glow will fade away completely after 2 minutes
        Persistent Storage
        • Crates autosave when contents are disturbed
        • Crates will not get stuck open
        • Updated the capacities of all the container furnitures to 25
        • Updated the capacity of the large crate to 35
        • Bank chest holds 20 items instead of 10
        • Two players may not look in the same storage container at the same time, was necessary for security and system logic
        Ranged Weaponry
        • Elemental enchantments can now be used 10 times on ammunition, once you use it on ammunition once, its only good for ammunition after that
        • Ammunition stacks to 500
        • You can't use elemental enchantments on unlimited ammo
        • Added bullets on par with arrows and bolts, requires enchanted metals, enchanted gems and mushrooms, done through Infusing
        • Intermediate crafting products for making arrows and bolts now produce quantities of 100 (up from 20, applies to shafts and arrowheads)
        • Arrow/bolt/bullet recipes produce a stack of 100 of their respective object (up from 20)
        [SIZE=18]Lore Related[/SIZE]
        • Fix some references to Fort Velensk instead of Fort Vehl
        • Fix some references to Point Harbor instead of Mariner's Hold
        • Fix some references to Karthy instead of Katherian
        • Fix some references to Sielwood instead of Silkwood
        • Update all the deity relationships on the statues at temples
        • Updated Jukebox songs to fit new places/names
        • Change some references of Weave to Al'Noth
        [SIZE=18]Bugs Fixed[/SIZE]
        • Items may not be removed while customizing to prevent an exploit, if this causes you problems, please report it
        • Metamagic was improperly affecting item use spell casts if the items were used directly after a Metamagic cast spell
        • Fix Weird Immunity to Fear issue
        • Fixed broken custom animations, *urge* *poise* *cross arms* etc..
        • Speech processing should not happen on // messages
        • Remove Draconic as the default language for reptilian humanoids. Use Goblin as the default language instead.
        • Fix some backwards chairs in the Hlint courthouse
        • Fixed some duplicate area tags
        • Disable default Bioware horse mount/dismount functions in favor of our system
        • Many more here and there
        [SIZE=18]Enhancements[/SIZE]

         Areas
        • Add Tinker's Furnace to the Hlint, Xin Smithy
        • Remove gate to farming area in Hlint
        • Give one of the cows in Krandor a name
        • Fix a broken AT in Blackford Castle
        • Add some fish in Fort Wayfare
        • Fix description of beetle and boar in the ox pen in hempstead
        • Fix Temple to Grannoch fundraiser
        • Silkwood Spider Cave:
          • Adjusted from feedback
          • Other adjustments for those brave enough to test them.
          • Layonara Quest Areas revamped.
          • Dragonstorm Campaign Quest Areas Introduced.
          • New Areas in the north.  Lots.  We're not saying where!
          • The Deep revamped.  CNR overhauls in addition to new regions.
          • New areas on west.  Go find them!
          • Camp Zones introduced in key areas.
          • Crafthall adjustments. Lighting, ambiance, and finally... jukeboxes.
          • New Regions on Belinara.  Go find them!
          • Area plotlines progressed accordingly.  I'm not saying where.
          • Remapped areas with 'invisible' zones.
          • Other areas added for general travel and plot specific quests.  As ever, have fun finding them.
          • Lots of things that will blow your hair back. Find them!
          General
          • The minimum XP gained is now the CR level of the kill, not just 1xp if the creature killed is of a lower level
          • Deer, white stags and wild chickens won't attack on sight
          • Birchbark is stackable
          • Up the DC on the Horn of Sounding's spell
          • Player chat parsing is much faster when using normal channels (not the self tell /o)
          • Carpenters tools on branches of wood can make tinder
          • Add Shiff Dragonheart to Tomb of Lost Heroes
          • Add Axodeth Stonecutter to Tomb of Lost Heroes
          • The darkness that happens at rest may be causing the UV bug, took it out anyway as it was only 12 seconds and once you get in higher levels, you rest a lot longer then that
          • Don't load Lor when coming into Central, just load a quick area for redirection
          • Trash cans don't destroy items until the trash is closed
          • Tower shields are a little lighter
          • Allow for wands and a few missed weapon types to be customized
          • Gradual change from dusk to dawn and back
          • Give the player a message at each dawn telling them what day it is
          • Emptying Bags of Sand produce all the bits in one usage
          • Added pecans somewhere on West
          • Remove some of default Bioware loading screen hints that don't make sense for Layonara
          • Familiars/Companions can die in the Arena without time limitations for recall
          • The breakage rate for crafting and harvesting tools is now much closer to their designed specifications, making them effectively more durable than they have been but about as durable as they should have been
          • When a harvesting tool breaks from use, the tree or deposit will yield at least one bit of CNR before the tool breaks
          [SIZE=18]Class Specific Changes
          [/SIZE]
           Barbarian
          • Feat updates
          Bard
          • Bards can choose Epic Spells
          • Bards get 6 skill points not 4 (no relevelling, sorry)
          • Spell updates
          Cleric
          • Holy Word visual effects now have the deity symbol centered in the middle
          • Spell updates
          Duelist
          • Acrobatic Attack no longer loses DEX
          • Acrobatic Attack cancels invis
          • Acrobatic Attack no longer does crazy criticals
          • Acrobatic Attack can't target party member
          • Precise Strike does not overwrite weapon enhancement bonuses
          • Precise Strike shows violet simple glow on the rapier
          • Weapon Titling
          Fighter
          • Weapon Titling
          Monk
          • Monks can slow their movement speed down with /o C slow <0-99> (or ) -- 0 cancels it, 99 is the slowest
          Paladin
          • Holy Word visual effects now have the deity symbol centered in the middle
          • Spell updates
          • Weapon Titling
          Palemaster
          • Add 1 caster level for every 2 levels in Palemaster.
          Ranger
          • HiPS in Wilderness free at 21, requires a a couple relevels or bic edits
          • Rangers can cast any spells with Eschew 1
          • Spell updates
          Rogue
          • Bonus Feat selection is more varied
          Shifter
          • Give the medusa wild shape a bow with unlimited ammo, oak platinum raven for 1d4 bludge, 2d4 vs Magical Beasts
          Sorceror
          • Spell updates
          • Added Persuade as a class skill
          Spellsword
          • Update the duration and give two usages a day for imbue
          • Imbue III DC is 22 at Level 20-29, 24 at Level 30-39 and 26 at Level 40.
          Weaponmaster
          • Weapon Titling
          Wizard
          • Spell updates
          Feats
          • Planar Turning now requires 20 Cha and 20 Wisdom dropped from 25 for both
          • Blinding speed now lasts your Dex score (not modifier) in rounds.
          Greater Rage

           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:
          • Charm
          • Slow
          • Stun
          • Sleep
          • Confusion
          • Dazed
          • Paralyzed
          Note: Replaces Mass Charm

           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
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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.
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          Layonara Server / Thank you for your continued support.
          « on: March 04, 2009, 05:04:28 pm »
          I just wanted to take the time out to thank everyone for their help with the server fees.  When I set up the donation tracker I was honestly not sure how well it was going to fare but every month the support is continually met, and typically within the first week of the month.

          I said at the time of setting up the donation tracker that the server was staying up regardless of financial support from the community, but any and all help is always welcome.  It was asked to provide some assurance to the lifespan of the NWN world as a respectful thank you for the donations provided and while I can't foresee the future I just wanted to reassure everyone we have no plans of putting the brakes on NWN.

          As a matter of fact there are quite a few things in the works with the major plot and side quests which will be realized through NWN. Chongo, with some help from Script Wrecked has been continually trying to expand and freshen up the modules to add some spice for our existing community and new opportunities for our new users.

          There's not a day that goes by where members of the Layonara Studios board don't talk about something NWN related.  While yes, our central focus is on the next generation, we cherish our roots and love that there are still the remaining users who hold Layonara's fantasy close to their hearts.

          NWN Layonara is certainly not perfect.  I appreciate everyone's acceptance of the limitation of the teams and your ability to shrug off some of the issues that arise.  We are trying to spread ourselves as best as we can to secure an entertaining and lasting future and still have an enjoyable break from some of the grinds of the present.

          Take care and have fun!
          -orth
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          Introduce Yourself / I honor the Spirit in you which is also in me.
          « on: March 02, 2009, 08:55:16 pm »
          Hello everyone!

          I heard this was a fun roleplaying persistent world in NWN.
          I have come to see for myself.

          So let me in already and approve my character! ;P
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          General Discussion / baby
          « on: February 20, 2009, 09:28:59 am »
          greetings layo,
          long time no play, for those of you that remember seteece or gravas hello from the sunny south, i havent' been on in some time,
          feb 17th at 17:23 had a 9.1 lb. 22 inch long baby boy, both mom and son are doing well,  *chuckles* not to bad for a silver haired old man *winks*
          see ya in game
          gravas
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          General Discussion / Insanity or Dedication?
          « on: February 16, 2009, 12:45:11 am »
          Insanity or dedication?

          You tell me.




          I got this tattoo yesterday (Valentine's Day) at the same time as my fiancée got the following one:



          Sharing the experience of getting tattoos; how's that for a Valentine's gift?
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          Introduce Yourself / Hi from a complete newbie to Layonara...
          « on: January 14, 2009, 01:38:41 am »
          Hi everyone,

          My name is Steve Maurer, as you might have already noticed by my account, unimaginatively named "Steve Maurer".  I am a compete newbie to Layonara, and a nearly complete newbie to Neverwinter Nights, having missed the PC game while off having a life(*).

          (*) Which among other things means having a smart and beautiful wife, who I love dearly, but is not intensely enamored with RPGs.

          My story:

          A long time ago, I was very much into role playing games.   When I was a teen, the California Bay Area was a Mecca of Roleplaying game companies. Combining my natural pushiness and writing skills, I became involved with a number of them.   I playtested Gloronthan Runequest with Greg Stafford, Call of Cthulhu with Sandy Peterson (before he made his money with Doom), convinced George MacDonald to put some new powers into Champions (which became the Hero System) and wrote scenarios for Hero Games, played Cyberpunk with Mike Pondsmith in Berkley, and wrote up some Secret Societies that got into Paranoia (I met the West End games staff at a Con).   Tiring of the Chaosium never delivering HeroQuest, I went and wrote my own and published it on the usenet; you can still find it out there.

          The only D&D stuff I ever did was generic.  I wrote a single article, called "Pitfalls of GMing", that got published in the Dragon.  But that was about it.   (And a long time ago - I don't expect anybody is going to recognize any of these old games or gaming companies.)

          I already told you the end.  I got married, became a dad, moved away to clean, rainy, wild, Oregon.  What little gaming I did was not pen and paper, but by myself on console systems.   I'm probably older than a lot of you, but if you don't hold that against me, I promise I'm a pretty good gamer, all in all, and a lot of fun to play with.   I'm hoping to just be a player here.   At least in the real world, I always ended up being roped into being the GM for some reason.

          Some time in a week or so, I'll submit a character with a long background.  (Warning: I do like to write.)

          Anyway, thanks for your time and attention.    :)
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          Introduce Yourself / Hello Layonara Lontime no see
          « on: January 09, 2009, 11:39:57 am »
          Well I headed off to the world of NWN2 for a time but found that Layonara is
          sill the best RPG NWN place on the web so Im thinking of comming back
          would be good to get Rosa Lumines, Milly Mooneyes and Spugly Fuglet the kind harted half gaint out again.

          I hope you are all well and Oz is still telling storys

          TTFN

          Nexus
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