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Game Updates - Officials - 01-11-2018
Here you can find all the previous OOC updates and news.
RE: Game Update Archives - Officials - 01-11-2018
November 2, 2017
RESULTS
Hi all,
Based on the poll, we will be implementing the Trait Limits rule, effective immediately. This has been updated in the Guide.
If you currently play a horse with more than 4 spaces of genetic traits or 6 spaces of expressed traits, please post in updates with the changes you would like to make in order to bring your traits down to these requirements.
Please feel free to let us know if you have any questions.
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Currently the rules state "Each trait has a number of spaces associated with it. A horse cannot have more than 4 active trait spaces at one time." This is not been solidly enforced, and we have come to the realization it needs to be modified.
Our proposed solution is to continue to allow four (4) spaces worth of GENETIC traits, but to allow up to six (6) to be expressed (the extra 2-space trait(s) would be non-genetic). Horses with more than 6 spaces worth of traits will be asked to modify their number of traits down to meet the space requirement. This will allow horses who earn additional traits through quests or other methods to fully enjoy them; while still keeping a cap to prevent a horse from accumulating dozens of traits.
Please vote yes or no to let us know how you feel about the solution. If you have a different solution than the one proposed above, please post below and let us know about it.
RE: Game Update Archives - Officials - 01-11-2018
November 1, 2017
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLhVfWuBQRaWqGERxxBfv9TF_utc1euaNTN1vviS_XXjkIkg/closedform
Here's the voting based off the information we collected from the google doc. This will be open until December 1st.
December 27, 2017
Hi all! We have compiled the responses from the voting doc here.
We are currently working on rolling out changes that are largely agreed upon on an ongoing basis and will be posting more targeted polls/questions on ones that aren’t. We are taking every single response into account, but remember that officers and owners do have final say - just because a vote results in one thing does not guarantee a change. Feel free to respond to this thread or PM an owner/officer if you have any questions or comments.
RE: Game Update Archives - Officials - 06-29-2018
January 1, 2018
This is the beginning of the updates from the google doc voting. As always, please let us know if you have any questions.
Officials Account
The majority vote was to keep the account but have owners/officers sign off when replying. We've been doing this, and will keep doing this so you know who's on the other side of the screen.
Battle stats
We will be removing battle stats entirely. Though the google doc voted to make them optional, we think this makes them simply more complicated and doesn't solve their intended purpose (to give you a reason to fight for experience, to account for traits, etc.). We'll be removing them and potentially looking at a new way to revamp the system in the future (we'll solicit more feedback if we do!).
Immortality
Immortality is now a zero space trait. If this affects your genetic code, please feel free to post in updates to have it fixed, or shoot us a PM with any questions you may have.
Champions
You will now see the updated rule in the guide: "The Champion is automatically the General or highest ranking official if no other champion is selected before the challenge".
Kyra will be re-coding the main land boards to include a champion space - the champion must be listed there or the champion will default to the highest ranking official/General. Give her a few days to a week, but keep an eye out for the change.
TEG
The majority vote was to keep TEG as is, so we won't be making any changes to the current system. The TEG trait system will continue to be an optional thing for you to participate in.
NPC Account
We will be adding an NPC account that players can use. The NPC account can be used for the following purposes:
1) To have a random event in a land that is non-magical, such as a flood. These events are entirely optional for players to participate in or not. You may only post events in a land that your character currently lives in.
2) To post back and forth with a non-character (cannot be used as a magical entity). For example, if you want to play out having your character be chased by a bear, you or another player can use the NPC account to play the bear, giving you a more dynamic roleplaying experience.
Public Plot Approval
There is now a sub-forum for public plot approval. You can post on the board or you can PM Officials or an owner/officer for plot/trait approvals using whichever method you prefer.
Magic
We are going to start making magic available now and again. However, we will be revamping all magic to be based on a specific element/item (i.e. Fire Magic, Raven Magic, Blood Magic, etc.). Magic is still a powerful trait, but we are doing this in order to give it some limitations as well to keep traits a little more equal within their space categories.
Each type of magic will be listed out in the database with it's own unique weaknesses. For instance, fire magic would be inherently weak to water magic and other water-based powers. Raven Magic would be inherently weak against predators, storms, and other weakness of ravens in the natural world and therefore those traits that relate to these things (i.e. storm creation).
If you have a character with magic, please post in Updates with what you'd like you version of magic to be and we will update the database with the description and the weaknesses. If you have questions about what that might look like, please PM us.
Update based on the changes to magic The trait Magic Mimicry and Magic Immunity will now be called Trait Mimicry and Trait Immunity. There's no change to what these traits can do, just a name change to make it clear they apply to all traits and not just traits with the name magic in them.
If this affects your character, please post in updates to have the database updated!
RE: Game Update Archives - Officials - 06-29-2018
January 25, 2018
[b]NEW OPTION FOR STEALS
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Brought to you by the amazing Calcifer!!!!
Notes:
This is entirely optional. You may still continue to steal using the riddle format.
If you won an extra block for steals for Christmas, you may either use them as an extra block in the riddle format, or a re-draw for the card format.
Stealer openly reveals which character(s) you are attempting to steal from what land(s).
Stealee must accept within 3 days, otherwise it is a default win to stealer.
Judge will draw two cards using this website for each person, including screenshots of their draw. An Ace card will count as 11.
Whichever person gets closest to 21 without going over wins.
Example:
Princess posts she is stealing Thunder from La La Land.
Thunder responds accepting the steal.
Judge posts:
PRINCESS
Jack + Jack = 20
THUNDER
King + 7 = 17
Princess successfully steals Thunder.
RE: Game Update Archives - Officials - 06-29-2018
February 3, 2018
Updated board headers
Hi all! As you will see, the board headers now include links to each herd's map and a place for you to choose your champion. If I messed something up, which I probably did, please let me know. UPDATE: so I'm aware the headers are too high. I need to know a) what browser you use, b) if you are on a computer, tablet, or mobile. If you have another issue, please include a and b above and also a screenshot so I can see what you see. Thanks!
In addition, we'd like to update the land descriptions. Many of you have commented that the lands don't necessarily feel different enough from one another. Without changing the general description that already exists for each land, we are soliciting input from everyone on what they think the description should be and how each land can be distinct from the other. Please post your input by February 15. After that, the members of each land will be allowed to take the results and update the description Smile
Lastly, leaders, please make sure you declare a champion if you have one in mind. Otherwise, should you be challenged, the champion will default to the General or highest ranking official. In addition, we are going to ask you to type up the "feel" of the land. So for Nerine, this would be a description of how it's an all-female herd, or how Hyaline is a sanctuary. These might just be a sentence, and that's totally fine, we just want to make sure we add these to the descriptions on the board. (Player idea on this one and I'd love to give her credit but technically it's anonymous so just thanks for the awesome idea girl, you know who you are.) Just a note, both the feel and the champion can be updated from leader to leader as well.
As always, let us know if you have any questions.
RE: Game Update Archives - Officials - 06-29-2018
February 12, 2018
Rule Overhaul
Please take a look at the Guide to check over the updated rules. Here is a brief overview on what has changed:
Some general shortening and deletion of outdated rules.
Horses may now be joined as any color, natural or unnatural. If joined with an unnatural color, you must include a natural base color (ex. Navy blue with bay base).
Updated to add new stealing option.
Characters with multiple traits can now use their traits simultaneously.
Quest rules:
- You may now petition a quest from a fairy on the Mountain. These petitioned quests are currently limited to the following: switching out a current trait for a new one (same or fewer spaces than current trait), requesting a zero-space trait, requesting a defect or having a defect removed, ‘create a foal’ pick, and color change. Please tag a fairy or the Officials account to make sure your petition is seen.
- Each individual quest will have its own rules on who can enter (only horses with no traits, no horses who were in the last quest, etc) - these are no longer mandated by us.
- Players who have posted as being away may not request or enter quests.
As usual, feel free to PM an owner or officer with any questions!
RE: Game Update Archives - Officials - 01-17-2019
January 17, 2019
New updates!
Clarification on plots vs. backstories: When it comes to plots, backstories, and requesting traits, we wanted to provide clarification on what we are looking for in terms of a 'plot'. A backstory is the history or story behind your character. Where they came from, why they are who they are. Maybe they're an alien from Mars, maybe they are a mermaid from Atlantis. A plot is reasoning behind why they need to keep or gain the trait you are requesting. Why must they continue to be a mermaid rather than losing their tail? Why must they continue to have alien brain wave powers allowing them to read minds? How will keeping these traits affect them and Beqanna as a whole? The reasoning: “because they possessed these traits in their backstory” is not a plot, it's simply part of the backstory. The bigger the trait, the more the plot needs to have an interesting/compelling effect on Beqanna. If you just want a 0-space, your plot doesn’t need to add to Beqanna’s greater history, but if you want a 3+ space, it should come with a very well thought out plot. If you need further clarification on this please contact the Officials, because if you're confused, it's quite probable others are too! Since we now have questing available on the mountain for traits without backstory or plot, we do plan on limiting the overall amount of traits approved via plot going forward.
Update to mountain questing: While most quests must be rolled to determine if the attempt with be successful or not, sometimes players can ask permission for “auto-quests” meaning that their attempt to quest will automatically be successful. This does not, however, mean the quest itself is automatically successful, as it still must be completed like any other.
Additionally, there is currently a 50/50 chance of getting a successful quest when petitioned. This will be adjusted in the following way based on the current amount of traits the petitioner has:
- 75% chance of success if character has no traits or only 0-space traits
- 66ish% chance of success if character has 2 or fewer spaces of traits
- 50% (3/6) chance of success if character has 3 spaces of expressed traits
- 33% (2/6) chance of success if character has four spaces of expressed traits
- 16ish% (1/6) chance of success if character has six spaces of expressed traits
Adjustment to breeding restrictions: Players must have posted at least 5 times since the previous breeding season in order to breed more than once. For example, if you want to breed in February, you would have had to post with any of your characters a combined total of 5 times since December.
If you have any questions, please feel free to PM any officer/owner or the officials account.
RE: Game Update Archives - Officials - 03-25-2019
June 13, 2018
Birthday Traits
You may now get any type of wings, any type of horns, immorality, or any zero space trait for your birthday for a horse that has traits.
User Groups by Land
We are going to have user groups for each land now so that your profile displays where you live. You have to complete this when you join/leave lands in order to be considered part of the land.
1. Go to the User CP
2. Click on Group Memberships
3. Click "Join Group" - a request to join that land will be sent to it's leader
4. Once your request has been approved (it doesn't notify you, you just have to check), return to the Group Memberships page. Under "Groups you are a member of", click "Set as Display Group" next to the land.
5. If you leave a land, return to the Group Memberships section and choose "Leave Group"
Too confusing? You can also post on Updates and we will update for you. If you do this, you must provide the thread that proves you are joining the land.
Leaders
You can moderate the groups. You will receive notifications when someone requests to join a land, and you will also be able to remove users once they have left.
OOC Accounts
There's also a user group for OOC Accounts now. This is admin controlled. Please post in updates to have your account changed!
Other Stuff
The good news is that we are going to add little icons next to your account name that indicates what herd you are in (yay!) and we are going to let you pick those icons. Leaders should let us know what you want by July 9th, 2018. If you don't let us know, we'll pick one for you. These will not change with each leader, so make a group decision.
please read here for update on icons
The bad news is I killed your custom user titles for the moment. Sorry friends. I will give you another way to have those, but for a little while you will not have them.
Equus Traits (ADDED!)
We are going to revamp the Equus traits, as they really are not worthy of their current 3 spaces. Excluding Equus traits which already have magical powers associated with them, we are opening up the others to have small traits related to the animal the horse is melded with added to the definition. Please suggestion what you would like below by July 9th, and we'll finalize the new definitions based on suggestions. If you aren't sure if your version of an Equus trait is open to this change, just ask!
RE: Game Update Archives - Officials - 06-05-2019
June 5, 2019
Random updates
Challenges to territory or herd leaders no longer need permission from officers/owners.
Avian shifting no longer includes shifting into a phoenix.