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Title: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: Harlas Ravelkione on May 10, 2011, 03:05:21 am
Hi folks,

Please mark the date 2011-05-21 in your calendars. This is the date that we are currently planning as being the day where the finale quests will take off in the Dragonstorm campaign - for good or for worse. ;)

The planning is still being finalized, but at this stage we are planning for 2 quests on 2 different servers (Hilm Castle and Stormcry Hollows). There will be a third quest, but it may be taking place at another date.

More information will be upcoming shortly. In the meantime you better start planning!

Kind regards, the Plot GM Team
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: RollinsCat on May 10, 2011, 07:36:29 am
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

The ONE weekend I made plans to be out of town!  *bangs his head on the keyboard, repeatedly*
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: Alatriel on May 10, 2011, 07:54:15 am
Will the quests be at different times for those of us who have characters in two different locations?
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: Dorganath on May 10, 2011, 08:22:41 am
Quote from: Alatriel
Will the quests be at different times for those of us who have characters in two different locations?
The two on the 21st will most likely be at the same time, as they will represent what are essentially simultaneous efforts.

The third, yet-to-be-scheduled quest will probably take place on an earlier day and will be geared toward low-to-mid levels.
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: Alatriel on May 12, 2011, 10:41:21 pm
Currently the suggested time is listed at 3am for those of us on EST.  

Can I request that time be moved please?
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: xsweetpeaxs on May 12, 2011, 11:46:29 pm
I second that motion please. 3 AM is quite early for me O.o  If it is possible, can it be moved? Then again, other people will have conflict..... :(
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: RollinsCat on May 12, 2011, 11:50:06 pm
Seems most folks who are regulars on that quest haven't had a problem with six or even five am?  I'll do three am if I have to because later isn't good for me (heading out of town) but six am is doable.
Title: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: ystrday on May 13, 2011, 12:13:39 am
It is hard to drag yourself from a nice warm bed at 3am. Luckily we have a wonderful GM like Dezza who throws awesome quests that don't make it so bad. It's going to be hard all around for sure, 3am for east coast, midnight for the west coast and 2am for cdt.
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: Lance Stargazer on May 13, 2011, 12:21:23 am
*mutters something*

yes . Its worth saying good bye to actually good rest on the weekend, but the effort is worth for sure.

But i see where the original request comes from.
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: Harlas Ravelkione on May 13, 2011, 12:37:18 am
So pushing it back 2 hours wont really help people?

Would 2 hours earlier be helpful?

We are currently trying to see if we can offer a slightly different time...
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: Lance Stargazer on May 13, 2011, 02:03:18 am
Is that Midnight CDT 1 am EDT and  10 PM PDT . right?
Title: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: ystrday on May 13, 2011, 03:55:20 am
The PDT would appreciate you guys moving it back 2 hours then forward, we would have the same issue getting up at 3am if you moved it ahead.
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: Aerimor on May 13, 2011, 06:58:40 am
Looks like I'll be sitting this one out.  Two hours earlier and I am at work, as it is now and I am at work, two hours later and I'll be an hour and an half late.

Would really of liked to make the Stormcry, really really, but it's a game.  I'll survive.  Besides Raz might get held up in Sundance anyway.  I'll just entertain myself with PM army moves, if I still have one.

Don't screw it up at the Stormcry!
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: Dezza on May 13, 2011, 07:41:12 am
I can move either way so far it seems the majority would like it moved forward 2-3 hours?
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: Alatriel on May 13, 2011, 07:44:54 am
pushing it back 2 hours makes it at 1am for me, which still isn't really the best option.

What about pushing it forward 15 hours?
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: Harlas Ravelkione on May 13, 2011, 09:52:21 am
If we stick to the 21st of May, which we should (Saturday is the weekday with the best likelyhood of people being able to attend - even at late or early hours), I can move the quest to about 4 hours earlier or perhaps 2 hours later.

I will need A LOT of time for setting the stage, so that puts a limit on things.
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: Dezza on May 13, 2011, 10:39:05 am
This was always going to be the hard part.

If we go with four hours earlier how does that fit for people?
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: cbnicholson on May 13, 2011, 10:46:21 am
That's 10 pm cdt..Doable, but the missus won't be happy.;)
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: Alatriel on May 13, 2011, 10:47:33 am
I know Aerimor will be at work then, but I think he expects that unfortunately.
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: RollinsCat on May 13, 2011, 10:51:00 am
Four hours earlier, two hours later...both work.  I'll get up at three if I have to, ain't missing it!
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: mixafix on May 13, 2011, 11:34:56 am
4 hours earlier becomes middle of the night gmt...so difficult there too for that time zone.
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: Alatriel on May 13, 2011, 11:46:42 am
well, if we move it forward 15 hours from the listed time that would put it as (correct me if I'm wrong):

PDT: 2pm Saturday
EDT:  5pm Saturday
GMT: 9pm Saturday
AEDT: 8am Sunday
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: RollinsCat on May 13, 2011, 12:00:59 pm
Five edt Sat would be absolutely undoable for me - maybe Dezza/Harlas can put a poll up for the times they're willing to run and we can vote?
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: davidhoff on May 13, 2011, 04:03:17 pm
My thoughts *cringe*.  I'm sure the Team has a reason for running the two Plot quests on May 21 at the exact same time...but that unfortunately means those with alternate PC's involved in the plot can't do both and will have to pick a PC to partake in the action.  So, not sure, but maybe do those at different times?

On the time issue for May 21, I'm pretty flexible luckily.  Seems like Aerimor and Rollins have some set plans/work...and would be nice for both of them to show.  Maybe you two (aerimor and Rollins) can get together and figure a time, and see if we all could work on that?  Just an idea....Peace, Love and Happiness!
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: Alatriel on May 13, 2011, 04:17:42 pm
I think the reason for having them at the same time is that the outcome of one may in fact affect the outcome of the other.  If we know the outcome of one ahead of time, it might change the way we play the other.  I also have to make this choice, but it's just something that is what it is.  It's the chance we take when we get more than one character involved in plot events *winks at Dorg*
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: Filatus on May 13, 2011, 04:24:44 pm
4 hours earlier would be good for me, I don't mind sacrificing some sleep for a plot finale. During the day I already have obligations that sadly are more important. But then, other people have a bigger stake in this than I do, so I'll happily await the decided hour and see if I can make it.
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: Dorganath on May 13, 2011, 04:51:03 pm
Quote from: davidhoff
My thoughts *cringe*.  I'm sure the Team has a reason for running the two Plot quests on May 21 at the exact same time...but that unfortunately means those with alternate PC's involved in the plot can't do both and will have to pick a PC to partake in the action.  So, not sure, but maybe do those at different times?

Quote from: Alatriel
I think the reason for having them at the same time is that the outcome of one may in fact affect the outcome of the other.  If we know the outcome of one ahead of time, it might change the way we play the other.  I also have to make this choice, but it's just something that is what it is.  It's the chance we take when we get more than one character involved in plot events *winks at Dorg*

Yep, what Alatriel said...or something close to that anyway.

At the end of the last campaign, there were three simultaneous plot finale quests (we had more servers, so it worked out OK).  While there may not have been too many people who had multiple characters involved in different aspects of the plot, there were several characters who had to choose between which finale in which they would participate.

So yep, it's a choice you have to make, for better or worse.  I know that might sound harsh, but it's not meant to be.
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: Dezza on May 13, 2011, 07:48:36 pm
At this point I am also planning to do a second PLot quest on the sunday so for those who missed saturday's simultaneous one the sunday one might be an option for your second character.

More details to follow on the second one but will most likely deal with any elements left over from the saturday ones.
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: Lance Stargazer on May 13, 2011, 07:52:06 pm
Quote from: Dezza
At this point I am also planning to do a second PLot quest on the sunday so for those who missed saturday's simultaneous one the sunday one might be an option for your second character.

More details to follow on the second one but will most likely deal with any elements left over from the saturday ones.


ha!! And you wonder why you are popular?

Thanks for that thougt mate, A wonderful news indeed .
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: jadewillow on May 13, 2011, 08:00:19 pm
Mountain evenings work best for me 7pm onward, but then again I am not as crucial.

I remember the last plot quest (Bloodstone), we had three concurrent quests. We had a way to pass messages if I recall (birds perhaps). It was great to get the updates from the other quests.

I will make it if I can.
Title: Re: Plot Finale --- May 21
Post by: Teo on May 13, 2011, 11:56:11 pm
I think I have no say in this, I could play from 12-4 mountain time on Saturday.

Really, really want to make it!