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Re: Grimkeep: Season 2

Teleporting - make all the rooms monolithed like special quest rooms. Ronai gives us a password to enter, we can just be more vigilant about using it and returning that way when you die. My only issue is, not being able to easily leave. There were several times in the past a few of us would hit up the timequake that popped during our run, finish up the timequake and return. Personally, if that’s going to be something I can’t do easily, I’ll stay in grimkeep. Anomalies aren’t that important to me. Some like to use shrine powers too, you have to run out every time to activate that.

Gate camping - I don’t have an issue with this either. Because if you die, you’re going to have to run through all the mobs in order to get back to the group. If you take out teleporting, that’s going to make it almost impossible when the run hits over a certain time. I understand grimkeep is meant to get harder, but I don’t think it should wipe out an entire group within the first hour or hour and a half. We’ve had a few runs where we weren’t camped out at the gate. We did okay for the most part, but we had a decent size group.

My concern is we just made it for grimkeep to be worth it experience wise. And hopefully we can make aetherhunting great again as well. However, aetherhunting will have the same issue as Grimkeep. Everyone is going to do what they want to do and enjoy. I don’t want this aspect of the game to end or be knocked down so many pegs it’s not even worth getting a group together.

I agree the mobs hurt quite a bit. As for the queen. I have no idea how hard/easy she is. I forget she exists half the time. That’s how much I interact with her.

I always thought (I could be wrong) that the Trench was to be another “endzone”. The trench got two quests, what if Grimkeep had that option as well? And the group can get a honor line? Or some kind of bonus that we can work towards. The reputation was a goal to get for a while, that’s always something to expand on too.

I know a concern is taking people away and not having people interactions. Interacting with my core group isn’t a feat. If I want to set up an RP moment or event and I know scheduling will be hard, I’m not ashamed to ask them when it’s a good time to set this up. I do this all the time for the glowing present parties, I know it’s not RP based but it’s still a time for friends and fun. The game is aging as are the players. Quite a few of us are adults and have other responsibilities, I see nothing wrong with setting up RP dates and times.

Freja

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Announce Post #3403: Ascension of Abraxin

With the Nine Challenges complete, Avechna, the Avenger declared that Ascension begins for Almighty Kethuru could not be held back any longer without the Nine Seals whole. Magnagorans were first to reach the Staff of Ascension, with Warlord Uzriel d'Vanecu, the Sealbearer of Life, to pick it up and pass it on to their chosen contender - Silvanus d'Murani. From there, they raced to the Astrosphere of Scorpio, where the Almighty's power was manifesting and the Staff of Ascension was necessary to hold Him back.

Thus positioned, they waited, for they had none to rely on but themselves this Ascension. And though the forces of Gaudiguch, Glomdoring, Hallifax, and New Celest sought to pry the Staff of Ascension from his hands, Silvanus never relinquished it. Magnagora faced wave after wave of resolute opposition and blood was shed upon every Astrosphere of the Astral Plane, soaking into the Almighty's domain.

While battles raged upon Astral, Serenwilde chose to focus their efforts on protecting the Basin of Life rather than championing a Sealbearer of their own. With the Seals weakened, Kethuru was able to send forth the Daemuru of Cardinals into Oleanvir Valley where it was first found by Huskii Myeras. The invasions continued with the Shogatha of Mutability and the Azoraphant of Fixation ravaging across the Prime Plane, all stopped by Serenwilde who chose to devote these efforts to their own Sealbearer, Madungonga Stormhide.

On Astral, Kethuru continued to manifest His power upon the Astrospheres, forcing those seeking to seal Him away to change tactics and locale frequently. Eventually, Silvanus was triumphant in proving himself to Avechna and became the True Ascendant to recharge the seals. The process both destroyed and remade him, to be reborn under the name Abraxin.

All hail, Abraxin, the True Ascendant of War!

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Re: Mudlet Packages by Ashira

Hey everyone, it's been awhile! I heard there were changes to the alliances, so I did an update to the Timequake package. The only actual change is to the NOMS SHL/IHC. It's now NOMS ORGS and looks like this.

Image: https://forums.lusternia.com/uploads/editor/35/0natxfmsqrno.png

If any of the packages need updating, please let me know. You can always reach me on Discord (a_she_ra) if I don't respond here.

Ashira

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Re: QUOTES 8: THE QUOTING

You say, "Several Shelterfolk joined the debate tournament for the Trial of Justice! Huskii proceeded in the winners bracket, defeating Lendren at the end. But! It was double-elimination style, and Lendren made a comeback for a dramatic rematch!"

Jolanthe puts her hands on her hips and goes "Hmmm!"
Jolanthe Myeras says, "That's the thing with Justice - you think you know who might win, but it always ends up being up for debate."

Xiran wails, "Jolanthe!"

Xiran

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Re: Lusternian Divine AMA

Esei said:

Kalikai said:

Muhahahaha!

Players, who would you play in the Havens if given a chance, and why?

There's a few that come to mind, but let's shelve all the possible Glomdoring gods...

Maybe Mysrai, or Isune? I was also told I'd make a good Fain once, which I'm not sure how to feel about haha.

Admittedly in all likelihood I think I'd prefer to bring back another Elder role that hasn't been explored, like Rahm or Olm or some such. But I'd probably make Them non-binary which would make it kind of obvious...

Alternatively: Soulless. With an order. (Kidding)

Why is that kidding?! Soulless with an order sounds pretty badass and fun!

Zvoltz

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Announce Post #3396: Challenge of Justice 2024

In a riveting clash of eloquence and intellect, the mortals of the Basin of Life engaged in a fierce contest of egos, vying for supremacy and the title of Sealbearer. Each participant, driven by the unyielding desire to prove their mettle, stood before their peers with words as their weapons and minds as their shields.

The first to take their places at the podiums were Romaan D'Varden of New Celest and Iazin Stormcrow of the Glomdoring Commune, both warriors of wit, ready to set the tone for the day's trial. The air crackled with anticipation as the duel of rhetoric commenced. Romaan, with a deftness of speech and clarity of thought, quickly outmaneuvered his opponent, delivering a series of verbal strikes that left Iazin reeling.

As the challenge unfolded, the participants relentlessly championed their causes, each seeking to stake their claim upon the coveted Seal of Justice. Hours turned to a blur of impassioned discourse, as the day wore on and the sharpness of thought began to dull with fatigue. Yet, amidst the waning light, two formidable minds from the Serenwilde Commune remained standing - Lendren Starfall and Huskii Myeras, poised for a final confrontation.

With the dawning sun casting its golden rays upon Mount Avechna, the time for reckoning arrived. In a display of unwavering resolve and brilliance, it was Lendren Starfall who ascended with the sun, securing both the Seal of Justice and their rightful place among the greatest minds of the Basin of Life.

Second Place (700 credits): Huskii Myeras of Serenwilde

Third Place (500 credits): Afrit Dahyu of Gaudiguch

Fourth Place (250 credits): Xiran Stormcrow of Serenwilde

Fifth Place (100 credits): Romaan D'Varden of Celest and Galaphyrae Talnara of Serenwilde

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Re: Chance, Luck, Fate - A Collection

Thank you for posting these!

Everiine

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Re: Lusternian Divine AMA

Of the gods already released, I'd say Charune. Almost a centaur, so close enough.

Everiine

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Re: Lusternian Divine AMA

In no real order:

Pachidrui is always going to be a favorite, but as someone who helped work on Naesan, he's at the top of my list.

Fellowship barely beats out Academy, the latter of which comes across as just a bit too rigid and Hallifaxian to me but has more common sense.

It's hard to pick a favorite part of the storyline! Probably my arrival

, but also watching players decode messages and theorycrafting. Some of you are pretty adept at ciphers.