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MOON MARCH MADNESS | 2018
The Moon embraces the dark in mysterious ways, and not so much from an evil perspective as from the rise of ancient voices directing our attention to that which we should know. Some explorers discover changes, while others connect to the silence in meditation, often receiving inner core vibrations. There is peace and tranquility in the spirit of the Moon, if only to enlighten those who are receptive.
One such person in a moment of musing tapped into some level of telepathic communication so surreal that he wondered whether he had gone mad. @SachemUrsa learned that the twin hills connected by a bridge at the DSEC Forensics location are actually called the "Twin Mountains of Madness" and that we should stop calling the one Massacre Hill. That was my doing because we've had several massacres at that hill, and especially during our St Patrick's Day events.
This is incredibly curious to me, because it appears that a page out of Cthulhu lore as written by H.P. Lovecraft in his 1936 offering of "At the Mountains of Madness" has been somewhat adapted to serve the Moon in some respect. While there's no similarity to Anarctica and its frozen tundra, the principles seem to apply, and that is certainly something worth investigating. I wonder if @SachemUrsa might receive further messages.
This could only mean one thing ... it's a warning and we should not take it lightly.
KEEP IN MIND | WE MOVED CLOCKS AHEAD FOR DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
(this applies to US players for the purpose of this event and space travel Friday and Monday)
(this applies to US players for the purpose of this event and space travel Friday and Monday)
ST PATRICK'S DAY EVENT GUIDELINES
- meet at DSEC Forensics -- Date | Sat, Mar 17th and Sun, Mar 18th -- Time | 10:00 game time
- Reminder -- turn in your "St Patrick's Surprise" mission to Trip Kaminsky
- --- you should pick up the mission as soon as possible to collect your 3000 points
- Monria Staff and Monria Volunteer Support Team (MVSTs) will be present for specific interaction
- there will be spontaneous activities and random giveaways prior to each day's events
- during the course of this 2-day event, spot prizes may be randomly given out
- there will also be random global giveaways -- always Expect the Unexpected
- wear your most Irish-related fashion
- --- that means --> green -- green & white -- green & orange -- orange & white -- green, white & orange
- --- be creative --> there will be Irish-related fashion prizes
- Twitch Streamers are encouraged to stream during the event
- --- list yourself as a Monria Twitch Streamer at the Monria forum here
- --- let us know when you will be active with your stream so that it can be shared on social media
- throughout the event --> watch the Monria chat channel for instructions and announcements
- press the ENTER key and type --> /join #monria
- right mouse click on MAIN TAB in the chat box
- click NEW TAB and name it Monria
- right mouse click on MONRIA TAB
- select #MONRIA and enjoy the company of the Monria community
FREE TRAVEL DETAILS
- we are offering free space travel to the Moon and back for this event
- if you are not a member of the Yamato guest list, please sign up here
- follow the instructions and post your full in-game name
- also list whether you are Monrian Born or otherwise eligible for our free travel program
- if not eligible for our free travel program, then all future flights will be considered paid
- --- please indicate if your future status will be as a paying customer after the event
- --- the fee will be 7 PED during our regular Friday and Sunday travel schedules
- ST PATRICK'S DAY EVENT TRAVEL SCHEDULE
- Dates | Friday, March 16th -- and -- Monday, March 19th
- the usual Sunday travel schedule has been moved to Monday due to event activities
- Heads Up -- we are also in DST time for those who move their clocks ahead in the Spring
- --- 19:45 game time --> 1st summons at Monria
- --- 19:55 game time --> final summons at Monria
- --- 20:00 game time --> Yamato leaves Monria for Arkadia
- --- 20:15 game time --> 1st summons at Arkadia
- --- 20:25 game time --> final summons at Arkadia
- --- 20:30 game time --> Yamato leaves Arkadia for Calypso
- --- 20:45 game time --> 1st summons at Calypso
- --- 20:55 game time --> final summons at Calypso
- --- 21:00 game time --> Yamato leaves Calypso for Rocktropia
- --- 21:15 game time --> 1st summons at Rocktropia
- --- 21:25 game time --> final summons at Rocktropia
- --- 21:30 game time --> Yamato leaves Rocktropia for Cyrene
- --- 21:45 game time --> 1st summons at Cyrene
- --- 21:55 game time --> final summons at Cyrene
- --- 22:00 game time --> Yamato leaves Cyrene for Monria
- we recently added Cyrene permanently to our Friday and Sunday travel schedules
- if you are traveling with us, please make sure that you are ready because we leave on time
- and for new players -- please make sure you have all planets and space downloaded
- the route of the schedule may be altered as determined by the travel program management
- --- that would be @Eric Shade Avenged and/or @Lamilla Lami Masterson
HUNTING EVENT RULES & GUIDELINES
- Time Begins | Sat, Mar 17th | 00:00 game time -- Time Ends | Sun, Mar 18th | 23:59 game time
- 48 Hr Mob Spawn Increases -- all 4 mobs will have a spawn increase -- including named
- GENERAL INFO
- here is a PDF file with all of the -- Increased Mob Spawns | Mob Levels | Mob HPs
- you do not have to register for this weekend event at Entropia Life
- any globals on potential shared loot mobs will not count toward the competitions
- in case of a draw -- the first recorded time will win
- as in the past, Anhithe will receive extracted data from Entropia Life to determine the winners
- prizes will be distributed by DME after winners have been determined and posted
- winners and data will be shared at the Monria forum on Monday, March 19th
- DME will be giving out Random Global/HoF Prizes throughout the weekend
- TEAMING
- teaming is allowed but teams must have the name Monria in the team name to be eligible for prizes
- please register your Team Name and Leader in this thread
- --- any prizes won will be given to the Team Leader for distribution
- if you hire a healer and don't team, your Globals/HoFs will count as Solo entries
- if you team with a healer, or anyone else, your Globals/HoFs will count as Team entries
- see specific rules and prizes below for both Solo and Team Globals/HoFs
- you can only win one Highest Global/HoF prize across all 4 mob categories
- you can only win one First and one Last Lowest Global prize across all 4 mob categories
- you can also win one Team prize across all 4 mob categories
- if you get the Lowest and Highest Global/HoF ... you win the Highest
- if you win the Highest, you are not eligible for either the First or Last Lowest global prize
- the person who wins the First lowest global can also win the Last lowest global
- if you get the First lowest global, you can continue hunting toward getting the highest
- Example ... you get a 10 PED Yog Global and have the first recorded time
- --- this means you win the First lowest global prize
- --- but there's an incentive to continue hunting to see if you can get the highest Global/HoF
- --- if you do, then the person who had the lowest Yog Global with the time right after yours ...
- ---------- would win the First lowest Global prize
- Anhithe will extract the data from Entropia Life after the event and determine the winners
- the results will be added to the first post in this event thread sometime on Monday, March 19th
EVENT ACTIVITIES | PRIZES
SOLO HUNTING
- Single Highest Global/HoF -- Shoggoth -- Prize --> 300 PED
- First Single Lowest Global -- Shoggoth -- Prize --> 150 PED
- Last Single Lowest Global -- Shoggoth -- Prize --> 150 PED
- Single Highest Global/HoF -- Yog -- Prize --> 300 PED
- First Single Lowest Global -- Yog -- Prize --> 150 PED
- Last Single Lowest Global -- Yog -- Prize --> 150 PED
- Single Highest Global/HoF -- Cultist -- Prize --> 300 PED
- First Single Lowest Global -- Cultist -- Prize --> 150 PED
- Last Single Lowest Global -- Cultist -- Prize --> 150 PED
- Single Highest Global/HoF -- Shub -- Prize --> 300 PED
- First Single Lowest Global -- Shub -- Prize --> 150 PED
- Last Single Lowest Global -- Shub -- Prize --> 150 PED
- Highest Team Global/HoF -- Shoggoth -- Prize --> 300 PED
- First Team Lowest Global -- Shoggoth -- Prize --> 150 PED
- Last Team Lowest Global -- Shoggoth -- Prize --> 150 PED
- Highest Team Global/HoF -- Yog -- Prize --> 300 PED
- First Team Lowest Global -- Yog -- Prize --> 150 PED
- Last Team Lowest Global -- Yog -- Prize --> 150 PED
- Highest Team Global/HoF -- Cultist -- Prize --> 300 PED
- First Team Lowest Global -- Cultist -- Prize --> 150 PED
- Last Team Lowest Global -- Cultist -- Prize --> 150 PED
- Highest Team Global/HoF -- Shub -- Prize --> 300 PED
- First Team Lowest Global -- Shub -- Prize --> 150 PED
- Last Team Lowest Global -- Shub -- Prize --> 150 PED
MINING EVENT -- (A) -- any ORE or ENMATTER
- Time Begins | Sat, Mar 17th | 00:00 game time --> Time Ends | Sun, Mar 18th | 23:59 game time
- any Ore or Enmatter will count
- Single Highest Global/HoF -- Prize --> 400 PED
- Single Lowest Global/HoF -- Prize --> 300 PED
- in case of a draw -- the first recorded time wins
- you cannot win both the highest and lowest prize -- first recorded entry applies
- heads up -- we permanently added Mining Strongboxes as "Something Out Of The Ordinary" loot
- as in the past, Anhithe will receive extracted data from Entropia Life to determine the winners
- prizes will be distributed by DME after winners have been determined and posted
- winners and data will be shared on Monday, March 19th at the Monria forum
- Time Begins | Sat, Mar 17th | 00:00 game time --> Time Ends | Sun, Mar 18th | 23:59 game time
- Single Highest Global/HoF on Maladrite wins --> L30 Finder (L), plus D-Class Amp, full TT
- Single Lowest Global/HoF on Maladrite wins --> Level 5 Amp (L), full TT
- in case of a draw -- the first recorded time wins
- you cannot win both highest and lowest prize -- first recorded entry applies
- heads up -- we permanently added Mining Strongboxes as "Something Out Of The Ordinary" loot
- as in the past, Anhithe will receive extracted data from Entropia Life to determine winners
- prizes will be distributed by DME after winners have been determined and posted
- winners and data will be shared on Monday, March 19th at the Monria forum
- Time Begins | Sat, Mar 17th | 00:00 game time --> Time Ends | Sun, Mar 18th | 23:59 game time
- Single Highest Global/HoF on Zoldenite wins --> L30 Finder (L), plus D-Class Amp, full TT
- Single Lowest Global/HoF on Zoldenite wins --> Level 5 Amp (L), full TT
- in case of a draw -- the first recorded time wins
- you cannot win both highest and lowest prize -- first recorded entry applies
- heads up -- we permanently added Mining Strongboxes as "Something Out Of The Ordinary" loot
- as in the past, Anhithe will receive extracted data from Entropia Life to determine the winners
- prizes will be distributed by DME after winners have been determined and posted
- winners and data will be shared on Monday, March 19th at the Monria forum
SATURDAY EVENTS | MARCH 17TH
DSEC FORENSICS -- ST PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
- those walking in the parade should be at DSEC Forensics at --> 12:30 game time
- Moon Manager/Owner (Anhithe) will organize the line-up for the Parade March
- let's see if we can assemble an even larger parade participation than the last 2 years
- --- here's a reminder of how cool the event and parade were last year
- --- Monria's St Patrick's Day Parade & Event 2017
- Anhithe will lead the parade into the DSEC Forensics crater to walk a specific path
- the parade will begin at --> 13:00 <-- please be on time
- set yourself to WALK instead of run
- wave as you pass DME and Anny Thundergirl because the video camera will be rolling
- --- please do not step in front of them as it blocks the camera view -- thank you
- bring along a pet to add more festivity to the parade walk
- carry handhelds and shoot off fireworks intermittently
14:30 - 17:00 game time --- to be announced --- or not --- :devil
ST PATRICK'S DAY FASHION CONTEST
Do your best to assemble the most creative-looking Irish-related fashion you can and get ready to parade yourself in the DSEC Military Camp Monria Boxing Ring in an effort to win one of three PED prizes. Leave your ego outside of the ring because during the fashion viewing by the judges, those who are not in contention for winning a prize will be eliminated -- I think you know what this means. :devil
RULES
- Time | 18:30 game time -- Location | DSEC Military Camp -- Monria Boxing Ring
- go North of the TP around the rock wall, and past Wang's pet stable to the boxing ring
- register with the Event Organizer at the boxing ring prior to the event
- --- this is only for those who are participating in the SPD Fashion Contest
- be sure to register prior to the start of the event, or you won't gain access to the boxing ring
- at 18:15 game time, all participants should enter the boxing ring --- please be on time
- --- stand around the outer edge of the ring at the ropes and not in the center
- --- the Monria Team Staff will be in the center of the ring reviewing your fashion
- --- DME or Anny Thundergirl will be capturing photos and video footage
- your look has to be a complete ensemble and not just a hat if you want to win --- go all out
- be your most creative self because this parade of fashion will be published in photos and video
- if you are not in the running for winning a prize, you will be eliminated from the ring :devil
- --- and you can't fight back
... if you do, you will be disqualified from any random prizes - if you are eliminated, please respect the method of elimination, as well as your fellow contestants
- once eliminated, you may not re-enter the ring
- the eliminations will continue until there are 3 people standing --- they will be the winners
- once you are disqualified, don't leave the area -- you could be eligible for a random prize
- 1st Place Prize --- 400 PEDS
- 2nd Place Prize --- 300 PEDS
- 3rd Place Prize --- 200 PEDS
- prizes will be given out by DME after the winners are announced
SUNDAY EVENTS | MARCH 18TH
MONRIA'S BEST IN SHOW -- PET / OWNER PERFORMANCE CONTEST
- Event Begins | 12:30 game time --> Location | DSEC Military Camp
- --- go North of the TP around the corner and gather at Wang's Pet Stable
- --- use the services of the Pet Stable if you are so inclined
- you do not need to register with the Event Organizer
- --- the inside of the ring is being used as a stage for each individual contestant
- --- when a contestant is called to enter the ring for their performance, no one else must enter
- you can only use one pet of your choice for the contest
- when we are ready for the event, we will move over to the Monria Boxing Ring
- when your name is called, please step into the ring where you will have the stage to yourself
- the more creative you interact with your pet the better -- your fashion statement could be key too
- judging criteria --> most creative pet/owner interaction with tricks and performance
- the judges for this event will be the Monria Team Staff
- other participants and observers must stand outside the ring until your name is called
- PRIZES
- 1st Place Prize --> 400 PED --> + 1 Golden Leprechaun
- 2nd Place Prize --> 300 PED --> + 1 White Leprechaun
- 3rd Place Prize --> 200 PED --> + 1 Blue Leprechaun
- Consolation Prize --> 100 PED
- Moon Manager/Owner (Anhithe) may also give out spot prizes if something catches his fancy
SCAVENGER HUNT -- Sat, Mar 17th & Sun, Mar 18th
- EVENT DETAILS
- Event Begins | 12:00 game time -- Event Ends | 21:00 game time
- 10 items will be hidden across Monria
- tier #'s will be recorded in a screen shot and published in the 2nd post prior to the start of event
- each item will be assigned a coordinating ticket number between 0-9
- if you find an item, you must contact DME for verification in person
- once the item has been verified, DME will assign the coordinating number from 0-9 to that person
- each person will receive a reward of 20 PED and allowed to keep the item
- you can find more than one of the items and receive more than one reward
- at the After Party @ 22:00 game time -- we will perform a Monria Chat countdown 3, 2, 1 ...
- the next Monria Global/HoF that pops up will determine the overall Scavenger Hunt winner
- Example -- if the Monria Global/HoF is 379 PED, the person holding ticket # 9 is the winner
- --- if the Monria Global/HoF is 54 PED, the person holding ticket # 4 is the winner
- the overall Scavenger Hunt winner will receive a prize of --> 100 PED
18:00 - 19:59 game time --- to be announced --- or not --- :devil
ST PATRICK'S DAY | AFTER EVENT PARTY
- Time Begins | Sun, March 18th | 22:00 game time -- Time Ends | when the last person goes home
- the After Party will take place in the Monria Hub at center stage on the first floor
- I think the community knows that we are a random sorta team, so -- Expect the Unexpected
- this means --> strange things happen at these after parties
- also, there may be random prizes given for whatever floats our boat
- I strongly suggest that you take advantage while this Moon Madness lasts
- the Monria Chat Countdown will take place to determine the overall Scavenger Hunt winner
- you can count on other random craziness happening because that's just how we roll
PRIZE DISTRIBUTION
- prizes for the winners of the Hunting and Mining events will be determined on Mon, Mar 19th
- Ant will extract data from Entropia Life and create a spread sheet
- --- this will include separate columns for Solo and Team Global/HoF totals for both
- prizes will be given out after the winners have been confirmed by Anhithe
- prizes for the Hunting and Mining events will be distributed by DME at DSEC Forensics
- other event prizes will be given out at the end of each event -- specifically -->
- --- St Patrick's Day Fashion Contest - Monria's Best in Show - Scavenger Hunt
- winners for all of the St Patrick's Day events will be posted at the Monria forum on Mon, March 19th
HAVE FUN & EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
FOR BIG TIME REALLY REAL THIS TIME 2.0
FOR BIG TIME REALLY REAL THIS TIME 2.0
