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 Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 8:57 am
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Holiday Events 2016 Information and Raffle
It's that time of year again--the Holidays are fast approaching and we want to celebrate them with you! For the event this year we'll be using the same general method we used for Halloween. If you missed Halloween, that's okay! All the information can be found in this thread! Even if you're not interested in any of our super cool prizes, we hope a little roleplay might be enough to get everyone involved!
Instead of mini-games, to earn tickets this year you'll need to be involved in some of our holiday themed ORPs and RP prompts! Everyone will be able to participate (even if you don't have a character in the shop yet, you can play a disposable!). More information about earning raffle tickets can be found in the Ticket Opportunities list in the next post!
Roleplay opportunities will only be open from now until ~6pm EST on Thursday, December 22nd. The raffle will be rolled after a ticket list is compiled and winners will have 72 hours to contact the shop mule, The Space Cauldron, with their preference list. Anyone who does not respond within 72 hours will forfeit their slot and new winners will be rolled. This means, winners should be announced on the 25th--or, earlier, if all the winners contact the mule before then!
The majority of these events will be designed specifically for civilians, so players with no characters, and players who only have non-human characters (such as Guardian Cats or Youma), are allowed to play a disposable. Please see our information on disposables a few posts down! |
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 8:58 am
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Ticket Opportunities
Tickets can only be earned through Holiday Event Roleplays or Event Prompts, so you must be active in the shop if you are interested in participating in the raffle! Each roleplay will have specific instructions, so please make sure to read the rules when you are signing up! The shop will be hosting both events/ORPs as well as putting up prompts. Links to all the events will be kept in this post, and all prompts will be listed here as well! To claim a ticket, you will need to fill out the following code and post it in this thread!
[color=red][b]I AM CLAIMING A TICKET[/b][/color]
Link to thread: [link to the thread you are claiming for; if you are responding to a prompt, make sure you indicate which prompt you are responding to either in this form or the thread!]
Events/ORPsWhile each shop run ORP will have its own rules, a few general things are important to keep in mind! While players can include as many of their official characters as they want, you can only earn one raffle ticket per link. This means, regardless of how many characters you play, you being involved in a roleplay will only receive one raffle ticket. All events will be run for civilians only, so there will be no powering up! To earn a raffle ticket, you must write at least 500 words, though if you have multiple characters this can be spread out across them. Open Events:Destiny City Botanical Garden’s Holiday Extravaganza (Ended; players can continue to post, but there will be no more mule posts!)
Destiny City Gingerbread RunPromptsEach Prompt may only be counted towards a raffle ticket once per player. This means that if you respond to the same prompt with multiple characters, only the first one will count for a raffle ticket. We will make a small announcement any time a new prompt is put up, so check back here regularly to see if there's anything new you are interested in writing! All prompt responses must be posted in the Mini-Event subforum and can be solo, regular, or battle (if applicable!). These should be labelled [Holiday-S], [Holiday-R], or [Holiday-B]. If you are roleplay a disposable, these will not count towards any growth requirements, but if you are roleplaying with someone who has a disposable, it can still count for growth for your official character. More information on disposables can be found in the next post! To receive a raffle ticket for a prompt, you must write at least five hundred words and should include the prompt either in your first post or in the code you post in this thread to claim a ticket. Current Prompts:
Quote: You've signed up for a Secret Santa this year, be it in a hobby group, school, work, or just in your circle of friends. You've received a name and a small index card's worth of information about their likes and dislikes, so it's time to go shopping for them! Or, maybe you're receiving your own present? Was this a good idea or just extra holiday stress?
Quote: While the Holiday is all about giving, you've just witnessed someone taking. In the middle of a crowded shopping mall, you just saw someone blatantly pickpocket someone else--or maybe, they tried to pickpocket you? You've got a few options--turn a blind eye, inform the victim, chase the thief--anything you feel is right. But still, you've got to do something.
Quote: Advertised around town on available bulletins, a carolling group has been requesting volunteers to join them. There doesn't seem to be any catches--it's just a fun little opportunity to spread some Holiday cheer while making some new friends! Of course, you don't have to if you don't want to--maybe, instead, you're the sort to chase carollers off your doorstep?
Quote: Strange snow flurries have been blowing through town, frosting entire buildings. Sometimes they come out of nowhere--overnight, or in the timespan of just a few short hours. Snow falls rapidly and ice coats doors and window, sealing them shut. These snow flurries are knocking out power, and worse--trapping people in buildings and cars. If one of these flurries hits, where do you wind up?
Quote: Recently it seems like a strange sort of infestation has overtaken Destiny City: small, white rabbits that are rarely larger than a guinea pig have appeared. They are always pure white, with large eyes and wiggling noses. They are cute and apparently social, however when you least expect it they often bite. It's enough to break skin, but after one bite they run away. The injuries are no big deal--it's the after effects you have to watch out for. These bunnies are too skittish and fast to be kept for pets, but they are considered dangerous--especially for children and small animals! If you see one, what do you do? Call animal control? Attack it? Run away? Just be careful! If you get bitten, the next few days are going to be uncomfortable...
Quote: Speaking of those rabbits! If you get bitten, for roughly two days after the bite, the injury is cold and the victim will feel random, cold, shooting pains. Their core body temperature will drop and they will often be sent into random fits of shivering. Eventually, these symptoms disappear--and so do the bunnies. Perhaps you, or someone you know, have the unfortunate luck of being attacked by one of these strange little bunnies. Good luck! No medicine seems to help, and no amounts of blankets or hot baths can soothe the chill. You're just going to have to deal with it and hope it gets better...
Quote: It was like any other light, winter snow. It was chilly and clouds hung in the sky but if you looked up you could swear you could still see the stars. The snow falls gently and coats the ground in a light layer--but these aren't normal snowflakes. Mixed in with the regular snow, crystalized snowflakes seem to be falling. These are roughly the size of a quarter and are light and hollow. They are fragile, like glass, but glisten like a fine cut gem. No one can explain this anomaly, but these small snowflakes won't melt. And they are all over Destiny City. You can find them gently falling to the ground, or lying in the fresh fallen snow. They don't seem evil--but they do make for some cute keepsakes!
Quote: Destiny City has had a few experiences with snow so far, but no one can argue that this most recent snow is the best for building snowmen. It's on a weekend, and the weather is just perfect. Many have dubbed today the city's unofficial 'Build a Snowman Day'. Snowman, snow sculpture, snow angel--whatever you want to make, have fun with it! Young or old, take some time to appreciate the little things and connect with some good old, basic, winter fun!
Quote: As one year closes and another one lingers on the horizon, now is a good time to sit back and think about everything that's happened in the year before. A local newspaper is running a seasonal section asking for your most memorable moment in Destiny City. This year, last year, fifty years ago--what was your more memorable? It doesn't seem like this is very competitive; they seem to be printing random suggestions. Maybe your contribution will get printed! If you feel like writing, at least. You can always sit around and reminisce--or just read some of what others are sharing.
Quote: Shopping for anything at this time of year can be downright crazy. Stores are filled to the brim and people have broken out into fighting over--what, things? The best deal on jewelry, the newest toy craze. Honestly, no one sane should be out right now.
But, for some reason, here you are. Something out there compelled you to join these crowds--so what is it? Why did you brave this busy time of the year to shop? Are you one of the many looking for that one perfect gift? Or did you just so happen to run out of toilet paper at the same time someone started a major sale? Whatever it is that's got you out--just be careful; those crowds are dangerous!
Quote: All it takes is one bad seed to ruin the bunch. What should have been the highlight of the Destiny City Botanical Garden's Winter Extravaganza turned into a nightmare; their newly unveiled Winter Star Poinsettias had come to life and attacked! While there were no casualties and no severe injuries, many guests of the Botanical Gardens suffered slices from the razor-sharp leaves of the poinsettias and mild to severe bruising. That wasn't even the worst of it, though.
During the final battle, a blinding flash of light that spread across Destiny City left some with temporary blindness or difficulties seeing. Pollen fell like glittery snow across the city, afflicting many people with a strange winter-time 'allergy'. Anyone who inhaled the pollen may find themselves sneezing frequently, especially around a strong smell. They may also find themselves suffering from flu-like symptoms such as fever, coughing, fatigue, and nausea. No medicine relieves these ailments, however all symptoms will gradually disappear over the next week.
It doesn't seem to be contagious, but it's probably a good idea to take your vitamins anyway...
Quote: Following the chaos at the Botanical Gardens, Destiny City Media went scrambling for info for the story. They were quickly met by road blocks from the Garden officials and zero answers from the research lab. That meant they turned to the guest list!
They're looking for interviews, pictures, anything they can get their hands on! Are you interested in sharing your story? Those who were at the Fall Festival as well may question if they don't have a script for events like this now. Your character has been invited to answer a few basic questions--where were they when the plants attacked, what happened, and how do they feel about the safety of Destiny City now after two holiday related events? Your character can give an interview for any media they want. Or, maybe, you are the one conducting the interview! |
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 8:58 am
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Disposables
If you don't have a character in the shop yet, that's okay! Players may use a quest character or a character they create on the spot to participate in event only roleplays and prompts. You can only roleplay your character in the Mini-Event subforum. When setting up a new thread, you must put an asterisk next to your character's name to indicate that they are not officially won. For example, you might write a solo based off of a prompt and it would be titled [Event Solo] Title [Name*]. If you are participating in an ORP, the rules may be different so please read each thread accordingly!
If you are a new member of the shop and do not have a character in the shop and want to respond to a prompt by writing either a solo or roleplay, please fill out the following form and put it in a spoiler in your first post! Even if you have filled it out for other events or threads, you must include this in every new thread you are involved in.
[b]Character’s name:[/b]
[b]Age:[/b]
[b]Appearance:[/B]
[b]Personality Traits[/b]: (list 2-4 virtues and an equal number of flaws; these can be one word descriptions of each trait and do not need explanation)
[quote="The Space Cauldron"][/quote]
Remember, your character must be unawakened and human, and should be a fairly believable character. If you have questions about what might be acceptable, please contact a member of our moderator staff for answers! You can also PM the shop mule The Space Cauldron and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!
If you already have a character in the shop, you should not play a disposable unless all your characters are either unplayable or cannot participate. For example, if you have a character who is currently in the hospital and could not believably be involved in anything, you could play a temporary disposable. If you only have a full-youma and cannot justify them putting on a civilian glamour to participate or the prompts do not in any way relate to them, or if you have a Mauvian who does not have a civilian glamour, you can play a disposable instead--however, you must PM the shop mule to give us a brief explanation as well as provide the character form in your PM. We just want to make sure everything checks out, so this will be a quick approval and is just to make things easier on us!
Playing a disposable in this event does not mean they will die! You can quest for these characters at a later point in time, if you so choose! Any roleplays done with characters that have not been won and arted do not count towards growth, sorry! You are still eligible for prizes or RP related rewards, though! Playing a disposable during this event does not guarantee that you will receive your character, but it's a good opportunity to get your feet wet! |
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 8:59 am
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Raffle InformationSo, what are you playing for?  Left to Right Back:
Blue and White Senshi (WIP, Free Sphere) by Kuropeco
Redheaded Nega by Ravvlet
Swanky Blue and White Boy (Free Sphere) by Ravvlet
Left to Right Middle:
Hat and Scarf Senshi (WIP, Semi-Custom) by Whimsical Blue
Gingerbread Corrupt (WIP, Sphere: Gingerbread) by Kuropeco
Pale Blue (WIP, Free Sphere) by Grymoire
Yeti Youma by Whimsical Blue
Left to Right Front:
Green Senshi (WIP, Semi-Custom, Free Sphere) by Fayth
Festive Order Cat By Fayth and Beejoux
Neon Blue Senshi (Free Sphere) by Fayth
Soft Blue Senshi (WIP, Semi-Custom, Free Sphere) by FaythRavvlet will also be doing one free custom of any human character (no cat/youma/half youma) and WILL do civ+first stage art; other stages must be eanred through growth!Powered characters do not get civilian art and are only guaranteed the first stage of powered art. Second and third stage art are free to grow, but you must hit requirements first! You can win a powered character even if you are on cooldown; these characters are exempt from new character cooldown lists! Crown Tokens, Growth Items, and IC Items will also be available! IC Items are items that can be awarded to any one of your characters, even if they aren't the ones you are participating with. These items are not personal items; they are one time use roleplay items. These items will be found ICly after they are won, and upon first contact with the item the character will have a brief vision of how to activate the magic as well as what the item is capable of doing ( if you like! You are free to play that your character does not experience a vision/does not know what it can do if you choose!). These items can be kept after they are used, but they will not have any more latent magic and would be merely small trinkets. These items will allow your character extra benefits for a brief period of time, so please check out what we are offering:
Quote: Crystal Flower - A small, crystal flower. It can be found growing on homeworlds or wonders, in the cracks of Mirrorspace, or in the remains within the Dark Kingdom. The crystal flowers can look like any flowers found on Earth. The stem of the flower ends in a little point and to activate the magic, the character must p***k themselves with that point. Their blood will flow up the stem and the flower petals will turn a vibrant red color before glowing faintly. The crystal immediately imbues the character with double their normal strength, speed, and hardiness for the next twenty four hours. If the flower is used while powered, the abilities still carry on to the civilian side. Once the magic fades, the flower glow does as well. The flower does not have to be kept on the person for them to feel the magic’s bonus. The flower petals will remain blood red after use and the flower can be kept as a memento.
Pearlescent Bead - A seemingly normal looking pearl that is always cool to the touch. It can be found discarded on Homeworlds, Wonders, Mirrorspace, and the Dark Kingdom. To use this item, a character must throw it hard at the ground. The pearl will not break, but upon impact will explode into a painless, odorless, pearly white smoke at the character's feet. This smoke has the ability to restore all energy immediately. It can fully restore all senshi magic, all knight magic, of all Negaverse abilities, except for fourth stage magic. It can be used to revive all drained energy and is even strong enough to revive someone from death through magical defibrillation. While it won’t heal injuries, it will give someone enough energy to stay alive for a bit longer. The effects will only work on the one person the smoke surrounds and touches. The smoke cannot be blow away from the person it surrounds. After the smoke clears, the bead can be kept as a memento.
Golden Vial - A vial, roughly the size of a finger, filled with slow moving golden liquid. The vial will always be in an unmarked pouch of any color or fabric and can be found discarded or hidden on Homeworlds or Wonders, within the depths of Mirrorspace, or within the Dark Kingdom. To use this item, you must uncork the top and drink the full dose at once. Splitting the dose will yield no effects. The golden liquid tastes sweet, but has no identifiable flavor. Once emptied, the vial will heat up and the glass will appear covered with a dozen cosmetic golden hairline fracture; the vial is not damaged in this process. Drinking this liquid guarantees that you will have some memory of a past life, regardless of your affiliation or faction. Even civilian characters will have a short memory of their past life. Only one memory may be recovered clearly, but that night you may also have vague dreams of up to three other partial memories. Mauvians can also use this but should not have memories on Mau; youma can use this item but the memories they receive should be them as a human in their most recent life. The vial can be kept as a memento.
Foggy Gem - A gem, half the size of your palm or smaller, and capable of appearing in many colors or shapes. A strange mist seems to swirl inside of it. It can be found discarded on Homeworlds, Wonders, Mirrorspace, and the Dark Kingdom. To use this item, you must press it over your heart. The fog will crystalize into a golden lightning shape mark within the gem. Once it has crystallized, the you will find yourself in a dream like haze, facing an ancestor of their bloodline. This person can either have been powered or unpowered, and can be an ancestor from this life or a past life. Any ancestor can appear, though their starseed must be currently in the Cauldron. The ancestor will appear for a short, personal conversation. No canon information or anything about the war or the Cauldron may be discussed. After ten minutes have passed, the haze will lift and you will feel as though you have just awakened from a dream. Once used, the gem may be kept as a memento.
Cracked Bone - A small piece of bone from some creature you think isn’t human. The bone looks like a miniature human femur and is roughly the size of a finger. It is faded yellow and has a crack down the middle. It can be found discarded on Homeworlds, Wonders, Mirrorspace, and the Dark Kingdom. To use this item, you must snap the bone completely in two. The bone will immediately emit a faint purple, odorless gas, glow and then bind itself back together - whole. This gas, if inhaled, has the ability to heal any and all physical injuries, including life threatening ones. It can replace missing limbs, restore lost blood, mend bones, and regrow organs. The effects cannot be divided. Only one character must inhale the majority of the smoke to feel the full power. It is not a painless action but comes with a magical painkiller to alleviate some of the pain. Depending on the injuries, the magic can take upwards of five minutes to completely heal, but can work quicker depending on how extreme the injury is. Once the magic has faded, the bone may be kept as a memento.
Trick Coin - A small, gold coin no bigger than a silver dollar. It can be found growing on Homeworlds or Wonders, in the cracks of Mirrorspace, or in the remains within the Dark Kingdom. Both sides of the coin bare the same silhouetted face, though no facial features are present. To use this item, the character must flip the coin into the air. The coin will land in their outstretched hand and will begin a glowing softly. The coin will continue to glow for the next twenty four hours. During that time, the character will find their luck has increased drastically! Only good things will happen to them for the next 24 hours, both as a civilian and powered. During this lucky day, the odds are perpetually stacked in their favor. In battle, they will find it easier to dodge and land hits, and in their civilian life the odds for what they are capable of are nearly limitless. You might not win the full lottery, but you might win big on a few scratch offs! After twenty four hours, the glow will fade and the coin may be kept as a memento.
Timeless Apple - Appears like a normal apple, though its surface seems to glitter. There is no telling how old it is, but it is still fresh. It can be found growing on a small vine on Homeworlds, Wonders, Mirrorspace and the Dark Kingdom. To use this item, the character must take a single bite of any size. Immediately after they chew and swallow, the uneaten apple will glow gold for a few seconds and then become petrified. It will be heavier now than before and would make a good paperweight. The character will feel twice as heavy and as if they are trying to move through tar. At the same time the apple gains weight, the character will feel as though they have been slightly weighted down as well. They will find that their body is more resistance to all forms of attacks. Physical blows lose half their power, and magic is extremely dampened. Attacks with weapons won't even break the skin. The effects last twenty four hours and will remain if the character is in civilian form or powered. The apple does not have to be kept on the person for them to feel the magic’s bonus. Once the magic fades, the apple's glow does as well. The petrified apple will retain its beautiful luster and weight, and can be kept as a memento.
Tigerstriped Feather - A feather roughly the size of an adult human hand, it seems to be from some unidentifiable avian creature. It can be found forgotten on Homeworlds, Wonders, in the depths of Mirrorspace and the Dark Kingdom. To use this item, the feather must be held over the user’s eyes. Once in place, the feather will flash a golden yellow then return to normal. When the feather is removed, the holder will find they have been transported to the location related to them (Senshi to their Homeworld, Knights to their Wonder, Dark Mirror Senshi to Mirrorspace, Corrupts and Negaverse Agents to the Dark Kingdom). The feather gives the user one additional trip to the location without draining them of the energy needed to get there or get back. It also allows first stage chaos players the ability to travel once without assistance. Mauvians can be teleported to their bonded Senshi's homeworld or the Mauvian Headquarters in Destiny City, and youma can teleport directly to any location in the Rift. The feather provides round trip transportation, and once the character is back in Destiny City it loses all magical ability. It can be kept as a memento.
While these items are not intended for meta or event use, they are available for personal RP use (and if you would like to use them during an event, you should PM either the player running the event or the shop mule if it is a shop event!). To use the item you will need to quote The Space Cauldron and in the post that the item is being used in and let us in the quote just so we can keep a record of it!
More prizes may be added as the month progresses!
Winning Procedures
After the tickets have been compiled into a list, rolling will begin on sometime Thursday, the 22nd! This will be done publicly, in this thread, and winners will have 72 hours to send a preference list to the shop mule, The Space Cauldron. If a winner does not contact the mule by that time, the they will forfeit their slot and another winner will be rolled! Despite how many tickets you win during this event, you can only be rolled once! If you are rolled, you may give your slot to a friend only if they are not already on the winners list.
If you have questions about claiming tickets or other Raffle procedures, please PM the shop mule and we will get back to you as soon as possible! |
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 8:59 am
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 9:11 am
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 4:09 pm
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 5:45 pm
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 9:23 pm
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 10:22 pm
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Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2016 11:11 am
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Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2016 5:20 pm
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