We have seven seasonal events per year, five of which involve forum activities, i.e. games, contests, auctions, raffles, etc. The other two -- St. Patrick's and St. Valentine's Day -- are Towns parties that are usually hosted in conjunction with one or more user-run organizations. Twelve months in a year, minus five months during which we have in-forum seasonal events, leaves seven months where the guild can become rather quiet, and we want it to be vibrant year-round.
That's why, since February 2018, we have hosted a monthly activity, such as a contest or game, in which all NSTGers will be invited to take part.
SEE NEXT POST FOR LINK TO NEW CONTEST!
Table of Contents
Post 1: Introduction and Table of Contents Post 2: This Month's Merriment Post 3: February 2019 Records Post 4: March 2019 Records Post 5: May 2019 Records Post 6: June 2019 Records Post 7: August 2019 Records Post 8: September 2019 Records Post 9: November 2019 Records Post 10: Reserved
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Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 5:57 pm
NSTG Monthly Merriment RNG Game for November (starting on page 48 and updated to here)
It's November! Let's celebrate with some special numbers!
To play, make a post in this thread by choosing the Post Action that says Randomly Generate Number. Select from 1 to 2019.
The goal is to roll one of the six highest scores, which will be listed on the leader-board. For example, if you're #16 on the leader-board below after getting 1869 but someone else gets 1870, you get bumped off of the leader-board.
If your score beats one of those on the leader-board, please quote me or I might not see it. Copy the following code, edit your post, and paste this into it before pressing Submit: [quote="JoyRose"][/quote]
You may only occupy a single spot on the leader-board. You can try to beat your existing high score so that you're higher up on the leader-board, but you can't occupy multiple spots on it. Please do not use multiple avatars to circumvent this rule.
You may play as many times as you would like until 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday, November 30th.
Each NSTGer on the leader-board at the end of the month will win a choice between 2,000 platinum or a surprise item worth approximately that much.
Many thanks to Vincent VonRichthofen who funded the leaders #6-16!
BONUS: Avatar Contest: The theme is Harvest Moon!
To enter, you must dress up in your entry avatar and either give JoyRose a chance to Favorite it or post an image of it here.
Please quote JoyRose when you enter so she doesn't miss it.
One entry per PERSON (please use only one avatar).
Entries will be accepted until November 30.
Entries:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Prizes:
Top 11 entries, judged by JoyRose and/or Vincent VonRichthofen and/or picked randomly, will win a choice between 2,000 platinum or a surprise item worth approximately that much. Many thanks to Vincent VonRichthofen who funded the avatars #6-11
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Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 5:58 pm
February 2019 Records
How to Enter the Love Haiku Contest
Compose an original haiku about something or someone you love.
You may enter a total of three haikus before 11:59 PM CST on Thursday, Feb. 28th. Good luck!
Entries
Updated DATE @ TIME CST.
The(Sic)nessWithin
Precious little boy. My heart swells with love for you. Oh what a blessing.
Almost seven years. Time has flown by, loving you. What fun it has been.
Nestled in your nest, Cooing softly to your mate. Spring is almost here.
Emalthya
Freyja:
My friend, soft and solid Your cross face hides your warm heart Sorry, I've no food
Draco Dormiens:
You're always sleeping Unless we're on a journey Inside our own minds
Surf:
My devoted friend You'd carry me anywhere I hope I am light
FayeKittie
Some people forget To stop and smell the roses You never forgot
All my memories Are of the good times we had I'll always be there
Complicated love Compromises to be made Keeps us together
choosend
crunching, spewing crumbs I profess my love to you by eating you up
Prizes
First Place Haiku: 3,000p
"Surf" My devoted friend You'd carry me anywhere I hope I am light -- Emalthya
Second Place Haiku: 2,000p
Nestled in your nest, Cooing softly to your mate. Spring is almost here. -- The(Sic)NessWithin
Third Place Haiku: 1,000p each (tie)
crunching, spewing crumbs I profess my love to you by eating you up -- choosend
Complicated love Compromises to be made Keeps us together -- FayeKittie
Participation Prizes: 4,000p divided among all competitors who did not place
There weren't enough participants to have participation prizes! I'll use the leftover moneys for March's prizes.
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 5:58 pm
March 2019 Records
Luck of the Gaians RNG
This set-up was a hit last year, so let's bring it back for our first RNG Monthly Merriment of 2019!
To play, make a post in this thread by choosing the Post Action that says Random Number and select a number between 1 and 999.
The goal is to draw one of the six highest scores, which will be listed on the leader-board. For example, if you're #5 on the leader-board below after drawing 869 but someone else draws 870, you get bumped off of the leader-board.
If your score beats one of those on the leader-board, you must quote me or I might not see it. Copy the following code, edit your post, and paste this into it before pressing Submit: [quote="Ebania"][/quote]
You may only occupy a single spot on the leader-board. You can try to beat your existing high score so that you're higher up on the leader-board, but you can't occupy multiple spots on it.
You may play as many times as you would like until 11:59 PM CST on Sunday, March 31st. May the luck of the Gaians be with you!
Leader-board
Final list of winners:
1. Severus Eragon Kane -- 999 2. Morrigan Skylar -- 996 3. Vincent Von Richthofen -- 994 4. Tyrus Cassius McQueen -- 975 5. Falcona Stark -- 930 6. Darkerdemons -- 917 7. Talitha Macer -- 901
Prizes
Each NSTGer on the leader-board at the end of the month will win a choice between 2,000 platinum or a surprise green / gold item worth approximately that much.
(Added a seventh winner on March 11th!)
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Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 5:59 pm
May 2019 Records
May Haiku Contest
What better inspiration for the writers among us than the warmth and joy of mid-spring? Or, uh, the terrible allergies, if I'm being honest.
Write an original haiku about springtime activities, climate, scenery, or experiences. Do not use the word "spring" in your poem!
Post your entry in this thread. You may enter a total of two poems. No mule accounts! The winners will be chosen by an impartial judge who does not have a Gaian account.
You have until 11:59 PM CST on Monday, June 3rd to compete.
Prizes
1st Place: 3,000p
Brightening gardens With a long blooming period Annuals, Perennials -- Young Vaylin
2nd Place: 2,500p
Longer, warmer days Snows melts, creates waterfalls Sunny and scenic -- Tyrus Cassius McQueen
Ride a bike or hike, Visit a National Park, Have a Barbecue.
2) Bountiful Fruit Harvest Eat ripe Apricots, Strawberries, Avocadoes, Cherries and Kiwis.
Tyrus Cassius McQueen
1. Outdoor adventures Scenic hikes and kayaking Magical season
2. Longer, warmer days Snows melts, creates waterfalls Sunny and scenic
Young Vaylin
#1: Marigolds, Pansies Petunias, Hyacinths, Tulips And Rhododendrons
#2: Brightening gardens With a long blooming period Annuals, Perennials
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 5:59 pm
July 2019 Records
July Celebration Dice Game!
It's July! Let's celebrate with explosions of fireworks - uh, dice!
To play, make a post in this thread by choosing the Post Action that says Roll dice. Select 100-sided dice, and roll 20 of them.
The goal is to roll one of the six highest scores, which will be listed on the leader-board. For example, if you're #6 on the leader-board below after rolling 1869 but someone else rolls 1870, you get bumped off of the leader-board.
If your score beats one of those on the leader-board, please quote me or I might not see it. Copy the following code, edit your post, and paste this into it before pressing Submit: [quote="JoyRose"][/quote]
You may only occupy a single spot on the leader-board. You can try to beat your existing high score so that you're higher up on the leader-board, but you can't occupy multiple spots on it. Please do not use multiple avatars to circumvent this rule.
You may play as many times as you would like until 11:59 PM CST on Wednesday, July 31st.
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