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News of the Realm! =============oOo============= NEVERWINTER NEWS Issue #4 Week ending October 2, 1993 TAVERN TALES ------------------- Wednesday night, September 29th in the Great Hall Tavern, the answer to the burning question "WHO DUNNIT!?!" was revealed. Back in the beginning of the month, one of Neverwinter's fair maidens, Trena, of the Brotherhood of Pathfinder's Guild was murdered at the Great Hall Tavern - END OF SUMMER GALA! It was a tragedy and the Realm mourned its loss. Trena's ghost visited the Great Hall Tavern regularly, bestowing clues as to Who killed her, What they killed her with, and Why they killed her. Finally, after all the clues had been given, it was revealed that Doombrnger killed Trena, with a dagger because of his lust for her. Congratulations to Talies1n, NightRuner and Dramia for correctly guessing the Who, What and Why! For sending his email first, Talies1n wins 6 free hours of online fun! For sending his email second, NightRuner wins 3 free hours of online fun and for sending in her email third, Dramia wins 1 free hour of online fun! Coming in October..... The Great Hall Tavern's HARVEST FESTIVAL - a month long celebration!!! Come to the Tavern and enjoy "Bobbing For Apples," "Pumpkin Carving," and "Raking Leaves." Come enjoy a moonlit "Hayride" as you sip warmed cider! Later in the month, be sure to attend the Great Hall Tavern's Halloween parties! Come "dressed" as your favorite ghoul or monster during our "Monster Mash!" There will be something new and different to do every Wednesday and Friday night from 10pm until Midnight. And as always, NWT Nasti will be serving up the finest spirits in the Realm! (And maybe a ghost or two as well!) LOOKING DOWN ON THE REALM (Submitted by: KILLUM) ----------------------------------------- C0ld Chill was seen in Neverwinter Square on Thursday, September 23 between 01:52 and 02:00 EDT distributing +2 items and assorted gems to a few of the less experienced adventurers of the realm. C0ld Chill's explanation, amid a rather large and decidedly stupid smile was simply, "I'm a nice guy now!" While the newer citizens present did not realize that something was "a mite peculiar" about this, Fable was heard to mutter, "Steady me, I'm going to faint", while Killum succinctly noted, "He's actually more annoying when he's like this." Killum's Quote of the Week: This week's quote comes from Fable (mentioned above): "I tossed an enlarge at 'im. He can carry an elephant right now if he has the inventory slots." GOOD SAMARITAN ----------------------- I would like to congratulate this weeks Good Samaritan Award winner the noble Fighter Sir Daren! Because of his kindness, help, and knowledge that he passed on to others he was chosen for this award. Once again congrats! -NW Skerrit HELP! HELP! --------------- DUPRE'S TIP OF THE WEEK! :::Hitting large cymbal with mallet:::: GONG!!!! This week we'll be going hunting for Shambling Mounds! These foul critter are like a great mass of rotting vegetation, which has been brought to life by the magic of the Dark God known as "Moander". Found near the swamps of Longsaddle and the Woods, these rotting garbage heaps actually carry some great treasures! Adventurer's have reported finding Cloaks of Displacement, Ioun Stones, +3 Plate Armour, +1 Shields and even magical rings and weapons among its hoard of treasures :) Since Mounds are very immune to most damage spells (especially Lightning Bolts and Fireballs!), tis a good idea to use a bit of strategy when battling them, I'ld suggest trying those Magic Missile spells, and Hold Monster spells too!. Tis also known that there's is a bug with the casting of the Magic User's "Fire Shield" spell while battling Mounds - and I'ld recommend thee read about this topic next time your in the "New Members Area" (There's a ton of great other information in there too!:). ALL THIS AND FREE TIME TOO!? --------------------------------------- Help us to keep the news flowing, in the weekly "News of the Realm"! If you have a news item you think will be of general interest to the realm, send it along to NW News, via e-mail. Each week the person with the most articles deemed "News worthy" will receive 2 free hours of online fun! Transmitted: 93-10-02 15:31:55 EDT News of the Realm =========oOo========= NEVERWINTER NEWS Issue #5 Week ending October 9, 1993 It was a quiet week in the Realm for news with a few exceptions! SHADOW ALLIANCE! ----------------------------- Congratulations to CathJew, Chancellor of Shadows, and the entire SHADOW ALLIANCE Guild! SHADOW ALLIANCE was granted Sanctioned Guild Status by NW Guilds this week after proving their strength and stability. Good luck to all the members of this fine guild! LOVE IN THE AIR! ------------------------------ The real life people behind the characters of Elanor and Annael, have become engaged. Elanor and Annael met here in Neverwinter, and the other night Annael popped the question, to which Elanor responded with a yes. Please join in congratulating them, as they continue their relationship together, both online and offline. HELP! HELP! --------------- --==* Dupre's Tips of the Week *==-- Questions, questions, questions! At times its hard to know where to look for the answers too! Thus, here's a few tips on where to start: The Neverwinter Nights "Players Journal" and "Rules Book" are available for downloading inside the area titled "NWN Upgrades & Documentation" (its a menu selection, located on the main "AD&D Neverwinter" menu). Inside the "New Members Area" you can view files regarding "Known Bugs", "Dual Class Requirements", "Listing of PvP regions", and much much more. There's also a message base in this area which contains such folders as "Tips for New Players" too! Have you always wanted to send AOL's customer relations department a memo, or had some questions regarding billing, screen names, logon passwords? Aye! Try out the nifty keyword HELP - its leads to a "Free" online area which contains all sorts of helpful information. ALL THIS AND FREE TIME TOO!? --------------------------------------- Help us to keep the news flowing, in the weekly "News of the Realm"! If you have a news item you think will be of general interest to the realm, send it along to NW News, via e-mail. Each week the person with the most articles deemed "News worthy" will receive 2 free hours of online fun! =============oOo============= Transmitted: 93-10-10 19:10:31 EDT News of the Realm! =============oOo============= NEVERWINTER NEWS Issue #6 Week ending October 17, 1993 SUPER BASH III BREAKS RECORDS ------------------------------------------ Super Bash III was off to a great start by breaking the in-game record with a peak of 196 in the game! The skies where alight with fireballs and feebs when Super Bash III got under way. Intense battles raged in the areas of WC woods, Berun and Longsaddle shortly after the Bash began. The on the spot reporter made his first stop in the dungeons of Longsaddle. To find what appeared to be a track meet. It seemed that Natasha666 held one of the GOC flags and was running circles in the dungeon with packs of persuers hot on her trail. Remarks from "Who the heck hasted her?!" to "Jeez I shouldn't have eaten such a big breakfast!" and "Hey next time she flies through here trip her will ya?!" could be heard ringing throughout the halls. In another dungeon of Longsaddle Dark Anjel and Dark Extasy were protecting the second flag belonging to GOC. In efforts to confuse the pursuers the two repeatedly traded the flag amongst themselves. This conversation was recorded from the two: Dark Anjel: I don't have it I handed it to you! Dark Extasy: No way! I gave it to you check your inventory! Dark Extasy: Maybe we gave it to Blooddrnkr? Dark Anjel: Ack! I do have it! Cold Chill was reported as saying: DINGBATS!!!! In other areas of the realms intense battles for the flags belonging to the ITB and OGS guilds raged. The ITB's successfully repelled the attacks for nearly the entire event before eventually losing them to a tide of oncoming attackers, while the OGS managed to retain one of its flags. The MCA with a very small contingent managed to hold on to both its flags while snatching up a third. Azagthoth was reported as saying "Hey, If I kill myself and I have the flag I can keep it right?". Unofficial results of the Super Bash are as follows: 1st place tie going to GOC and the Grey Knight/Shadow alliance with four flags each. 2nd place MCA with three flags. 3rd place Grey Co. / Society Of Stone with two flags. 4th place tie Crusaders Of the Realm/White Mages and Order of the Golden Staff with one flag each. Thank you all who participated for making this the best Super Bash yet!! TAVERN TALES ------------------- Ah Autumn! The seeds that were lovingly planted with great expectations in Spring and nurtured by the warmth of the Summer sun, have matured and ripened into the Bounty of Autumn. Autumn, when God uses His brightest palette as He splashes the countryside with romantic reds, outrageous oranges, yardfulls of yellow and every hue in between. Autumn, when the smell from burning leaves and fallow fields waft though the subconscious invoking memories of years gone by. Autumn, when the tanginess of apple cider clings to the breath and spice cookies crumble on the tongue. Autumn. Visit the Great Hall Tavern as we pay homage to Autumn with our HARVEST FESTIVAL. All month long special events are planned that are sure to please all the senses. This past Wednesday, October 13th, the Great Hall Tavern celebrated and christened the new "hot tub" that has been installed next to the hearth by hosting a BOBBING FOR APPLES contest! A full score bushels of apples were dumped into the hot tub and guests took turns "bobbing" for them by rolling 10 six-sided die. Each roll of a 6 was considered one apple. Congratulations to RELLIKK who managed to grab 25 apples and wins 6 Free Hours of Online fun! Tarshara grabbed 17 apples and wins 3 Free Hours of Online fun! And Rome grabbed 15 apples and wins 1 Free Hour of Online fun! COMING.... Wednesday, October 20th from 10pm until Midnight (Eastern) the Great Hall Tavern presents - OCTOBERFEST '93!! Guests in the Tavern will be able to sample the best imported Dwarven ale available in the Realm. Each round and roll of a 20 sided die will determine how inebriated the Guest becomes. The three Guests left standing at the end of the evening will win FREE HOURS OF ONLINE TIME!!! See the additional rules to be posted in the Neverwinter Nights Messaging area under the EVENTS section in the Great Hall Tavern folder. COMING..... Friday, October 29th from 10pm until Midnight (Eastern) the Great Hall Tavern presents a MASQUERADE BALL!!! Be outrageous! Be courageous! Be mysterious! Be mischievous! Come "dressed" in a costume and be prepared for fun and surprises! More details to come! HELP! HELP! --------------- --==>> Dupre's Tip of the Week <<==-- Ever wondered where some adventurers have been getting that -9AC, -10AC or even -11AC?? Been jealous of your neighbors +3 Long Sword or +3 Flail, and wondered where you could get one also? Well, these players have earned these "Special Items" during past quests or festivals :) Special Items you say? Yes! For those that excel during the 'official Neverwinter quests or festivals, the rewards can sometimes be +3 shields, +3 rings, AC2 bracers, +3 weapons, Girdles, Necklaces, Scrolls ...... Tis items any adventurer would treasure having :) Quests and Festivals?? Yes! Usually once a month, the Neverwinter Nights players are offered a very special quest, event or festival. There's complete info about these events within following two areas: 1) The "Neverwinter Nights Events" area (its a main selection contained on the main "AD&D Online - Neverwinter" menu), and also inside the 2) The "Neverwinter Message Center", within the area titled "Event Announcements and Discussion". And while I've got your attention - There's a Halloween festival coming this October 30th! :) ALL THIS AND FREE TIME TOO!? --------------------------------------- Help us to keep the news flowing, in the weekly "News of the Realm"! If you have a news item you think will be of general interest to the realm, send it along to NW News, via e-mail. Each week the person with the most articles deemed "News worthy" will receive 2 free hours of online fun! =============oOo============= Transmitted: 93-10-18 00:44:15 EDT News of the Realm! =============oOo============= NEVERWINTER NEWS Issue #7 Week ending October 23, 1993 TAVERN TALES ------------------- The slight chill of Autumn crackled through the air as the group from the Great Hall Tavern set out for an moonlit hayride last Friday evening, October 15th. NWT Nasti loaded the wagon with several kegs of ale and plenty of tasty fare. The night promised to be clear as the silvery moon smiled down upon the group, lighting their way for laughter and adventure. They progressed rolling along at a slow pace, only stopping to pickup new arrivals. When most had begin feeling the pull of the ale on their senses, Gladior began an impromptu game of "Taboo." During the more playful intervals poor Nystramo was turned into everything from a gnoll to a troll. Twas surely a wonderful time had by all as most were reluctant to let the evening end. --o-- Wednesday night, October 20th, the Great Hall Tavern hosted "Oktoberfest '93" which has fondly been nicknamed, "Drinkfest '93." After only one drink, both Premol and Tar Ritan passed out cold and fell to the floor. JHARYD followed soon after and Darin Arc tried to use mind over ale in order to intimidate the fine Dwarven brew, yet he too fell victim to its sweet oblivion. Congratulations to N1ghtRuner who was able to remain standing after consuming the most ale. N1ghtRuner wins FOUR FREE HOURS OF ONLINE FUN for his amazing temperance. SkyDiver 1 was also able to hang onto consciousness after consuming the second most ale and wins TWO FREE HOURS OF ONLINE FUN. Tarshara, representing the Ladies of the Realm, put most of the men present to shame by consuming the third most ale. Tarshara wins ONE FREE HOUR OF ONLINE FUN for her feat. I wonder if the guests who participated will cringe next time they hear the toast, "BOTTOM'S UP!" --o-- COMING....Wednesday, October 27th from 10pm until Midnight (Eastern) the Great Hall Tavern will host a PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST!!! Go forth in the Realm and seek out a fine pumpkin suitable for carving and bring it to the Great Hall Tavern Wednesday night. Using rolls of the dice, Pumpkin "Artists" will try and carve two eyes (two 6's).....a nose (a 1 and a 3)....and a mouth (two 4's) via turns, using the chat command: //ROLL. Be the first to carve your pumpkin and win FOUR FREE HOURS OF ONLINE FUN!!! Be the second to carve your pumpkin and win TWO FREE HOURS OF ONLINE FUN!!! And be the third person to carve your pumpkin and win ONE FREE HOUR OF ONLINE FUN!!! --o-- COMING..... Friday, October 29th from 10pm until Midnight (Eastern) the Great Hall Tavern presents a MASQUERADE BALL!!! Be outrageous! Be courageous! Be mysterious! Be mischievous! Come "dressed" in a costume and be prepared for fun and surprises! More details to come! HELP! HELP! --------------- --==* Dupre's Tip of the Week *==-- Q: Been looking for the Documentation for the Neverwinter Nights Game? Q: Can't squeeze thru the "gate" facing east in The Wharves at 15,7? I'ld recommend that you take a peek inside the area titled "NWN Upgrades and Documentation" (its a menu selection contained on the main "AD&D Online - Neverwinter" menu). Inside this area you'll find the complete set of Neverwinter Nights documentation (including the "Adventurers Journal" and the "Rules Book"), and this area also contains the new "upgrade" software needed to access the area east from The Whaves too! :D Its all there, just waiting to be donwloaded .... NWN TOURS ---------------- New to the realms? Need some help getting started? Each month the NW/NWA's will be hosting tours in the realm. The next tour is Scheduled for October 28th and will be hosted by NWA Cyric at 8:30pm Eastern time. If you would like to participate in this tour meet NWA Cyric in front of Lord Nasher's Palace at 8:30pm Eastern. ALL THIS AND FREE TIME TOO!? --------------------------------------- Help us to keep the news flowing, in the weekly "News of the Realm"! If you have a news item you think will be of general interest to the realm, send it along to NW News, via e-mail. Each week the person with the most articles deemed "News worthy" will receive 2 free hours of online fun! =============oOo============= Transmitted: 93-10-23 15:16:25 EDT