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« on: December 06, 2015, 12:34:37 pm »
Hello all,I wish I was posting better news but there has been an issue as you know recently with the system acting quirky and some characters going missing and I've finally figured out why and the consequences.The servers file system was filling up dramatically with some rogue logs that would get exponentially bigger and then it would get filled to capacity. This caused the server to not save characters properly as there was no more room on the drive. I've corrected this issue but the issue is going to be a headache for some.The following characters are corrupted and there are no reasonable backups for them, the backup system overwrote both their daily backup and weekly backups with the corrupt file and I have no other known backups. It's a shame the weekly backup ran just a few hours before I realized there was a serious filesystem problem. - Charm2009/Raven
- Anthony Moore/Sam Night
- xsweetpeax/Esme Minniwyn
- Lord Cove/Maran
- Lord Cove/Kagen
- MateoEll/Garadel Kamek (weekly backup never even got this one)
The following characters are corrupted but I do have a weekly backup: - Charm2009/Kenzie
- Marlon55/Leon
We have been discussing the best way to restore the characters, we know how much XP they last had due to the db. We know some of the partial equipment by being able to somewhat disassemble the corrupted files but we have been trying to figure out the simplest means to restore your character exactly to how they have been. I have also been trying to find another backup from a month ago on my personal computer but it looks like I deleted it.Some of the options we're considering is:a) Just restore the character exactly to how they were by giving you the XP and the items and working on the honour system for items/gold on person.b) Give you the opportunity to create a new character (must be approved) with same XP as lost character but no equipment.c) Restore your character with the proper XP but give no equipment but a certain number of Fortune for you to decide whether to try to buy new stuff or use it for XP at your own discretion as you see fit.We are open to any suggestions you wish to make. We feel extremely bad about this and want you to have faith in the systems and we'll be happy to correct them as soon as we can. We will probably handle each of these on a case by case basis, but please feel free to discuss any other ideas you may have.The two characters whom I have weekly backups will be a lot easier to restore, especially if they haven't done a whole lot since last weekend.-orthP.S. All other things like housing/bank/storage/fortune are still on the DB and have not been lost in any capacity. It's just the physical bic file that's gone all messy.
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« on: September 09, 2015, 08:40:17 pm »
Rumors circulate through some circles that disturbances in the Al'Noth have begun to appear and disappear randomly. Those "in the know" have been advised to keep their eyes open for them as they can be unpredictable and dangerous...
//If a player finds AND repairs one of the anomalies; let me know via an IC post to this thread describing the harrowing event. It will be worth 1 fortune point.
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« on: August 29, 2015, 11:24:16 pm »
Greetings everyone!We hope everyone has enjoyed their summer.For the month of September, we will be running a bonus event, with extra XP, GP and Fortune for the duration.The event will start sometime on September 1st, most likely evening CDT sometime.Enjoy!
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« on: March 01, 2015, 04:42:46 pm »
Version 3.51 is online!This was a quick fix I updated with yesterday (and a hotfix on Friday) that I didn't get the chance to summarize the small details out.Fixes: Fixed a bug that had CNR loading really slow. Fixed a bug with messages through the web site to characters not functioning Fixed a critical bug with inserting containers into crates/chests Allow for the new adventuring kits to be stored in banks or furniture A couple RNQ (Random NPC Quest) tweaks and performance improvements
Additions: [li]Consecrate symbol no longer destroys the old amulet and creates a copy of the properties on the ugly yellow thing. It simply updates the tag properly and changes the name to include (Consecrated)[/li][/list] [li]Created a new journal book called A Book of Fixes and moved some of the actions to there.[/li][li] Introduced a fix to the ultravision, true seeing and darkness bug where after it wears off you couldn't see any players any more. This was only corrected with a relog before but now you can just use =c fixuvbug[/li][li] The old emote wand used to be used to save a ton of variables related to spell casting but those vars were moved to the gem of rememberance. A new function replaces the wand with a clean one if they have one.[/li][/list] Other updates: -orth
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« on: November 29, 2013, 10:50:38 am »
The bonus event for this weekend is now in effect.Please enjoy double Fortune, double Quest/RP XP, double AutoXP (as applicable) plus a 50% increase in combat XP and GP drops.Have fun!
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« on: December 17, 2012, 11:34:38 pm »
Do I have your attention? *grins* It's time again for one of our famous bonus XP events. Here's the details: - Begins on Saturday, December 22, 2012 *
- 50% more XP from combat
- 100% more XP from GM-led quests/events, RP rewards and Auto XP
- Ends on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 *
[SIZE=10]* Start and end times will depend on when I get to it[/SIZE] Bear in mind it is the holidays, and GM availability will be subject to other obligations first, but I've gotten assurances from at least some of our GMs for scheduled and impromptu events and the like. Rewards for RP are rated higher than combat, so remember to make time for it. There have been several new characters lately from new and old players alike, so hopefully there will be some good opportunities for all. Old faces are always good as well, of course. Make something happen!
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« on: June 12, 2012, 09:43:03 pm »
[SIZE=24] Version 3.30.9 is online![/SIZE] Hello all, this one has been a little long in coming, but better late than never. As mentioned a few weeks ago, there are updated HAK and TLK file required for this update. Fixes:- Fixed damage calculation for Darkfire/Flame Weapon where arcane PrCs come into play.
- Fixed the drop for the Lord of Le'tennodin to be more in line with server balance.
- Tileset fix to battlements on Bydell Castle and other locations that use that same tileset.
- Fixed Alexei Petrovickiy's deity and subrace
- Tileset edge fix in “+City/Rural Builder Base” tileset, specifically for Windjammer Bay
- Tileset edge fix in “Rural” tileset, specifically for Hlint Outskirts East
- Tileset edge fix in “Mirkwood Swamps” tileset, specifically for Battlehelm Moors
- Fixed missing PrC constant
New stuff:- Ni'Haer's WLDQ reward (!)
Not much new this time that most people will notice, but stay tuned. There's likely to be some new in the next one. Thanks this time to Script Wrecked (who did most of it) as well as everyone who made suggestions or bug reports. Enjoy!
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« on: February 01, 2012, 09:01:04 pm »
[SIZE=32]Version 3.30.8 is online![/SIZE] Hello all, it's been a while and there are some things that needed some attention, so here goes... Please note there are no downloads required for this update. Changes:- Dogma and deity relations information added to Shrine to Prunilla in Center
- Fort of Last Hope has been rebuilt
- Forest Giant cave terrain adjusted to lessen the exploitable pinch point
- House remodel for 150 Krandor
- 150 Krandor moved to Port Hempstead
- House remodel for 151 Port Hempstead Fields
- Completely remove the last dependence on the old Talus Listener (voice commands) (1)
Fixes:- Restore missing transition to Shadison Viper temple exterior
- Fix the number of uses for Stuffed Rice Cakes (2)
- Fix infinitely repeating encounter in the Great Forest
- Fix blueprint resref for the Black Pony creature, which prevented it from properly spawning
- Fix damage on Flame Strike
- Fix exit from North Point Craft Hall
- Fix missing auto-close scripts in North Point areas
New stuff:- New go-between area to connect the Fort of Last Hope, its Outskirts and the Shadison Viper exteriors
Notes:[LIST=1] - [SIZE=10]The Talus Listener system was what we used to process voice commands before NWN version 1.69. Since then, we have been using NWN's built-in chat handling events in parallel. Using NWN to handle chat is both faster and works with more characters. Though primary processing has gone through NWN's handlers for some time, we still relied on the Talus system to manage a list of command verbs that were stored in a configuration file on the server. This update removes the need for this and brings that function to be fully internal to NWNScript. As of this update, the /o syntax for voice commands will no longer be functional.[/SIZE]
- [SIZE=10]Existing Stuffed Rice Cake items will not be automatically affected. This fix only applies to newly-crafted Stuffed Rice Cakes.[/SIZE]
Thanks this time go also to Alatriel, Eorendil and Script Wrecked for their contributions as well as everyone who made suggestions or bug reports. Enjoy!
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« on: December 25, 2011, 01:57:11 am »
... and to all, a good night! *falls asleep*
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.
And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.
When what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer.
With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be Saint Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!
"Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, on Donner and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too.
And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St Nicholas came with a bound.
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.
A bundle of toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack.
His eyes-how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly!
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself!
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk.
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose!
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, 'ere he drove out of sight,
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!"
-- Clement Clarke Moore
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« on: December 22, 2011, 10:56:24 am »
Hello Layonara Community! Between now and some time on January 2nd, 2012, everyone will receive bonus adventuring, quest and RP XP as well as bonus GP drops. XP will be awarded at twice (2x) the normal rate and GP will drop in 50% larger quantities (1.5x) than usual. This is our "gift" to you for the holidays (whichever you may or may not observe) as a thanks for helping make Layonara what it is and what it will continue to be. Please enjoy the bonus, but also remember the value of RP here.
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« on: August 15, 2011, 07:23:01 pm »
FLOWERS! OMG, I LOVE Flowers! 
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« on: May 31, 2011, 04:40:17 am »
It is time for me to hand my GM batch to another. The plot is nearing its end and the remaining parts are in very capable hands.  So, after more years than I care to count I am resigning from my position as GM in Layonara's amazing Team of GMs. Before I move on to being 'just' a player I have one thing I would like to ask all you players out there: At times on quests where you feel wronged or feel that the outcome was not fair, please try to remember why the GMs are here. They are here to make this world around your characters a living and breathing entity that provides you with entertainment and fun. That is the basic idea.
So, instead of taking the fight to the GM and/or the Team, try to consider whether the incident in question is one that your character might deal with in an IC fashion - perhaps that was the intent of the GM in the first place.
Like you, GMs are people and people will walk away if you rattle them enough. After all, they are not acting GMs for their own sake, but for the sake of others.
This was not based on a recent episode or a current situation in game. Please consider this a plea that you might consider in the future. I have seen it happen too many times over the years and it simply burns people out, which ends up making this place less colourful and alive.Finally, I wish you all the very best of luck and hope that many of you will continue to contribute to this magical place that is Layonara. For me the time has come to move on, although I will probably be around with Kobal now and then. Kind regards, Harlas
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« on: May 28, 2011, 02:11:24 pm »
Anyone who did not participate in one of the plot finale quests just got a reward of their own in the form of an XP boost when next you log in. Yes, this is for real. Yes, it was also done at the end of the previous campaign. No, it's not a bug. Yes, you get to keep it, even if your character didn't participate much or at all with the Dragon Storm campaign. Enjoy!
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« on: May 27, 2011, 12:42:26 pm »
Is it possible to make it so that when you barter with a merchant, you can purchase in large quantity? For example, when I try to purchase the enchanting oil from the crafting merchant, it is painful right-clicking and purchasing one at a time. Is it possible where we can select and enter the quantity we wish to purchase instead of single purchase?
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« on: April 28, 2011, 02:19:24 pm »
As some may know Alabama was hit with serious storms and tornados. Our town was hit by 3 tornado's. We are without all utilities for the next 3-5 days. No power, cable , phone or cell. I had to drive over an hour into TN for gas and cell service. We have had several deaths and they are still searching. Please keep these families as well as others in your thoughts and prayers. Mooneyes/Angela
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« on: April 26, 2011, 02:47:31 pm »
I know when the plot quest concludes that we will all stand up a applaud Dezza for his works. I want to stand up in the middle of the chaos and say that the job he is currently doing is nothing short of amazing. He seems tireless in this effort. Dezza not only creates engaging write ups but he incorporates the endless stream of PC actions into every write up, which tells me he is also reading and replying to what must be a mountain of PMs. One of the great things that Dezza is doing with these write up is in how he portrays each PC so true to how they are played. My deepest thanks go out to you Dezza for your work, creativity, and the energy you are putting into this effort.
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« on: April 03, 2011, 11:13:14 pm »
Hello Layonara Community, As has been commented recently (and before that really) it's far past time for a sweep of player housing. I'm going to do this in stages, and depending on how the early ones go, we may not need to do the later one(s). Anyway, for this first phase, I am making a request to the community: If you are an old but inactive player and have a character that you either no longer or rarely play and are willing to return your house to the market so that more active characters may benefit, please consider doing so. In a similar vein, if you are a current/active player and have multiple houses owned by the same character, or you have a character with a house that sees little to no use, please also consider releasing these houses. If you choose to go this route, there are two options. You can get in-game and sell the house back to the real estate vendor using the conversation on your house's door. If you are not able or do not wish to get in-game to do this, you may post below with the house number, the name of the character who owns it and your Bioware player name. I will administratively release properties that are surrendered in this way. Please note, I am not including guild halls in the counting of how many houses may be owned by a single character. However, I am aware of at least one defunct guild with a hall that remains unused, and if you are a guild owner and might consider using the guild hall as your character's primary residence, this would also help. I am going to give this phase approximately one week, though I may extend that depending on how things go. ----------------------------------------------------- For those curious, the next phase will involve seeking suggestions from the community on houses that may be idle based on the owners of these houses. In some cases the original owner may be long gone but the house is still used actively by other characters, and in these cases, we will look at consolidation/transfers of such properties just so that there is no question as to the active/inactive state of the owner and property. Following that phase, I will do a more detailed and lengthy review of database logs and the active state of property owners. I will use this analysis to produce a list of candidate properties that can released to the market. I will give the owners and/or residents of these properties time to respond, but if I get no response, these houses will be returned to the market. ----------------------------------------------------- A special note for players and characters in search of housing: Just as I am asking the current, inactive owners of properties to be considerate to the more active players and characters that are looking for housing, so too do I ask those seeking housing to not get greedy. If possible and/or if it makes RP/IC sense, I strongly request that you consider buying a house to share with other characters. If everyone who is looking for housing right now were to buy the houses that come back on the market individually, we may still be in a situation where there is a shortage of housing. Please do not buy a house just to have a house. Please do not buy a house to have a convenient portal somewhere. Please do not buy a house simply to have a warehouse with no RP value. ----------------------------------------------------- If anyone has any questions about this process or my intent, please ask.
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« on: March 17, 2011, 07:27:21 pm »
"You know Nonac, is good to be the green. Blend in with woods, look festive when covered with blood of enemy and nobody knows when you is about to puke. Get it all over! hee hee! Anyhow, as shaman of tribe, mese feel abundance of green energies on this day. Naturey awesome double-rainbow powers, where we hunt lotta stuff with powers of oak and fill pots with gold?" "What we calls this day, Grovel shaman?" "We calls it... Awesome Greenskin Hunty go Smash stuffs and celebrate day!" "Hmmm, Greenie Meany Day?" "Teeny Weeny Greenie Meany ultra-blasto go whoop stuffs up day!" "Is good! we start now. Go to Dalanthar, its hills is very green. Leave note with allies if they want come party! Know Mangle you and me is gonna be theres!" *with that the little green goobers did their happy gobbo booga Dance and headed to Dalanthar to hunt and celebrate the pride of greeniness* //Starting 10 minutes around 7pm EST Grovel, Nonac and Mangle will be hunting around Dalanthar and the swamps. COme join us in the drunken, booger-eating, ogrillon kicking awesome gobbo festivities! Winner gets... a share of the stuff.
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