Summer Festival Planning

[Eldrith]

It's okay, @Aodh Hammerhelm, I actually *prefer* for people to confuse me with @Taethowen as often as possible, as it provides me with an air-tight alibi if I get up to Plaza hijinks.

Not that I would EVER :smiley8:

You are obviously, a delicate flower. Like I am!

[Eldrith]

I think that we should suspend the pub during the festival time or make it a festival pub and use that as the food/ general rp thread.. it can run shorter or longer than the usual ones and consist of fairground food stalls, or anything of that kind.. If we combine it with the Market that might be too much, though it could also work if we set it up as one temporary place.. and put pause on the regular market as well as the pub..

[Aethelu]

@Thalionwen Done. Hope I'm okay to have my shop in it while assisting. Also, just wanted to check if my email to you got through? Had a thought that as I'd never emailed you before it might not have appeared or something :)

[Thalionwen Hunigfolm]

@Aethelu Yes, to having your shop in it, and yes to me getting the email, I'm so sorry I haven't answered yet!!!!!

[Taethowen]

@Eldrith I think that's kind of along the lines of what's being planned. That most of the other things 'free RP' things will kind of 'close up' during the Festival, and we'll have one general RP thread (which at this point was just planned to be the Riddermarket, since no one had chimed in with pub stuff) and then some of the more intense/specialized games (Miss Meduseld, for one) would be in their own threads.

I doubt @Shivased would have a problem with the pub stuff being in with the general/Riddermarket RP stuff, though! It's definitely time to start figuring out all the logistics of everything.

[Aodh Hammerhelm]

Golde ge Eorcanstan and its proprietor are standing by... Form will be submitted when I've come up with a prize...

Gack! Posted in wrong thread :?

[Aodh Hammerhelm]

@Thalionwen Google form galloping its way to you...

[Elarith]

@Thalionwen Done!

*openly covets exciting, highly coveted and super special prize*

[Shivased]

Yeah, I figured we would close down other general RP threads like the Riddermarket and pub, and just have everything combined for now. Otherwise I'm not sure people could keep up with everything!

@Eldrith and @Thalionwen if you want to combine stuff into one big thread (pub, market, etc.) and have the scavenger hunt based out of there (this is how it's working, right? I confused myself and can't remember now :P) that's great. I leave it up to you to decide!

[Thalionwen Hunigfolm]

@Eldrith, what are your thoughts on this? Do you want to run separate pub/fair food and fairground/Riddermarket threads, or combine the two? I'm happy either way It actually might lend clarity if we separated them, though, and keep one thread from getting too backed up or overwhelmed. Let me know what your preference is, and we can sort out how we'll handle it

[Eldrith]

Both models have advantages and disadvantages.. one possibility though is keep two separate threads but make them 'versions' of the regular ones. Pause the riddermarket but have all the shops temporarily put out stalls, so the locations and everything would be the same. We could easily usurp the pub in that.. just make it temporarily one more stall in the Riddermarket. This may work particularly well if i can get my timing right for other things...

On the other hand, separating them will have the threads moving slightly slower and make it easier for people to keep up if there is a LOT of interest. You would have a better idea on that one.. I like both options but yeah we should make a decision so we can work on the set up! What do you personally prefer?

[Thalionwen Hunigfolm]

I'm so torn @Eldrith do you want to shoot me an email (laura(dot)weymouth(at)hotmail(dot)com) and we can hash out pros/cons and if we do decide to combine, work together on the thread's intro post? That way we won't consume this thread with our coordinating efforts

[Aodh Hammerhelm]

@Eldrith @Thalionwen,

The idea of a Riddermarket as fairground, with seperate stalls for the usual shop owners, is a good one. The pub in the same thread (as a beer garden or similar) would also work well.

As numbers aren't great as they were in 2003---2010 the thread should be well visited.

[Eldrith]

@Thalionwen Sent an email and a friend request!
@Aodh Hammerhelm yes, I think so too. Lots of things to puzzle together, but we can do it!

[Shivased]

Oooh, I really like the idea of a pub as a beer garden! (Also can we have mead? I've been craving Mead lately and Shiva agrees!)

[Eléowyn]

@Thalionwen submitted

Sounds like fun!

[Thalionwen Hunigfolm]

Yay! Thanks @Eléowyn!!!

[Taethowen]

Has it been 'officially' decided that the set-up for the summer festival will be fairgrounds-style? Gonna try to whip up the opening post for Miss Meduseld tomorrow and wanted to know for description purposes! :smiley8:

[Aodh Hammerhelm]

@Taethowen
Fairground style - yes, think we'd reached that consensus.

I've seen your Shire Banner invite, it looks super and should draw some Shirelings into the Festival.

@Elarith
Work has got in top of me: have Tub Race stuff ready to send you. FB message me your email addy.

[Allacan ob Burzum]

When are we going to be beginning the summer festival, so I can make sure I have an OP and banner ready. I've run the Tourney to become Champion rules by my very experienced role-player boyfriend who has suggested some tweaks, but if anyone else wants to give it a read over I'm happy to email/message the draft.

[Taethowen]

@Allafyrefleorhtlig June 20 is the start date. We'll be putting up Miss Meduseld a couple days early for ease of sign-ups.

[Elarith]

@Aodh Hammerhelm If you send it to [email protected] it should get to me! Set up a new account to deal with all the cool new plaza stuff.

[Aodh Hammerhelm]

@Elarith,
Ace, will do so tomorrow. Some of the info is in html as old thread posts. I might have look-see if I can create a mini-web page for everything. Will beep you when done.

[Shivased]

@Allafyrefleorhtlig Yup, starts on the 20th, so feel free to put sign-ups out in the next couple days. I'm putting the Badger Chase up on the 18th.

[Allacan ob Burzum]

@Taethowen @Shivased Thanksies ladies, I will get the sign-ups posted shortly.

[Aodh Hammerhelm]

@Elarith,
Several Emails galloping your way. Hope they don't overload your mail server!
I'll post a Tub Race announcement across the Kingdoms tomorrow...

[Elarith]

@Aodh Hammerhelm Got them, thanks! Announce away! *drowns in attachments*

[Aodh Hammerhelm]

@Elarith,
Cry your pardon, me hearty, had hoped to pare things down. I agree with bringing team numbers down. Pairs of competitors is also good: great opp for interaction.

[Aodh Hammerhelm]

@Elarith et al,

Tub Race Sign Up Thread opened

viewtopic.php?f=12&t=309

Will post link in other Kingdoms today

[Elvheimdros]

@Aodh Hammerhelm can we get some rules or something? I'm planning to sign up but I'm not sure whether you want IC signups or just a list of participants first.

[Aodh Hammerhelm]

@Elvheimdros , @Elarith is knocking the rules and game play into shape.

Folk can take part IC or with NPCs. We hope to have enough folk signed up to draw up ten teams.

We'll update you here as soon as we've finalised things.

[Elarith]

Working on it @Elvheimdros, just awaiting @Aodh Hammerhelm approval!

[Aodh Hammerhelm]

@Elarith,
You do know of course that's not necessary, if I can't trust a former Marshal and Ruler, who's left?

[Elarith]

Quite a long list I'd think, @Aodh Hammerhelm! Went ahead and posted but if you want any tweaks let me know and I can make edits.

[Aodh Hammerhelm]

@Elarith Looks great as it is. I'm on night shifts Fri-Sun so will be pretty sporadic post wise until Mon afternoon :oops:

[Eldrith]

@Thalionwen Thank you so much! It's perfect. And I will keep my eyes on it. Things should be slowing down a bit now. Hopefully. LOL I am awaiting further instructions from the museum. Uniform is ready to get back on! (I lost weight! Yay!)

Quick question, do we want to put a pause post in the Pub for now? Just keep the RP frozen so most of similar interaction can go to the Festival threads and then unfreeze after in the same time? Or should they run concurrent?

[Thalionwen Hunigfolm]

@Eldrith Yesterday Shivased she was going to check about pausing the pub with you, so I think if you want to bring it to a halt for now you're good to go :)

[Allacan ob Burzum]

I finally got the Tournament thread up - only five, six, seven days late??!!! :oops:

But my photobucket glitched so I couldn't put the banner up that I wanted. Sad times. Here's hoping I can fix it soon.

Apologies to EVERYONE (and their horse) for my tardiness.

[Elarith]

@Allafyrefleorhtlig Ah, cool! No worries about the lateness. Not sure I have enough spare time to join in but might spectate! Did you mean to put sign ups until 28th July though?

[Dimcairien Luiniel]

@Lirimaer Hey, so the tub race has also turned into a parody contest. If interested, is there any song you want to try and do? Feel free to ping me here or on the discord to discuss.

[Lirimaer]

@Dimcairien Luiniel Just got up, finding it hard to think of anything past, 'drink tea, brush teeth' - I'll think about it at work and catch you later on discord, maybe.

[Allacan ob Burzum]

@Elarith wait it’s still June? What day is it? Where am I? (Thanks for pointing that out)

Edited and gave sign-ups a couple more days. Hopefully a few people will have time to play, and if not then I’ll just pause the game for another time - this festival is pretty busy already and I know I’m already struggling to keep up with things, so as long as I can convince my anxiety it’s people’s time limit and not the idea.

[Elvheimdros]

@Elarith and/or @Aodh Hammerhelm, a couple questions about the Tub Race:

• How many stages rest camps are there?
• I noticed this round everybody's at the first rest camp, but in terms of total moves there's a range from 22-29, how is this represented in the contest? Do Drowned in the Rapids get yellow jerseys for the next stage?
• Is each stage (a) about equally long and (b) about equally dangerous?

[Aodh Hammerhelm]

@Elvheimdros

Thanks for the questies (some of which we've been asking ourselves :smiley10: )

• The Race is planned to have Three Rounds with 3 to 4 Rolls. There will be a Rest and Repair camp at the end of Stage 1 and 2. Each team gets 5 repair points added to their HIT total if they reach an R & R Camp.

• We have a game board (poorly drawn) for each Stage to throw up scenarios for the Teams as they move along. The final throw of a Stage will take everyone (unless they've sunk) to the Rest Camp or Finish Line. So, yeah, moves are physical, but for the final roll the MOVE points indicate TIME, and are used to represent the crossing of the line/speed of each team.

• The Race Leader will carry a yellow article of some kind in Round 2 and 3

• (a) Stage 2 and 3 will be similar in length to Round 1. (b) Hazards aplenty along the Entwash, but look out for the chance to grab EXTRA REPAIR points.

Silæs will post a Leader Board at the start of each new stage. And a map if he can find one.

FYA ---> Rædbeard@Elarith , Rustbucket & Silæs

[Elvheimdros]

Thanks for the info!

[Elarith]

@Elvheimdros @Aodh Hammerhelm

We’ve just been having a chat and decided to leave it at 2 stages. So we’re effectively at the half way mark now. This is the one and only rest camp.

[Aodh Hammerhelm]

@Elvheimdros @Aodh Hammerhelm

We’ve just been having a chat and decided to leave it at 2 stages. So we’re effectively at the half way mark now. This is the one and only rest camp.

Aye-aye, Cap'n Ræd, it's a good plan. 5 throws or so and we'll be placing the s on the victors' soggy bonces.

[Aodh Hammerhelm]

@Thalionwen
I have a rather vicious orc at my stall. I'm meant to hand him a scavenger item; can't remember if I provided you with a list or whether I hand him any old item

[Thalionwen Hunigfolm]

@Aodh Hammerhelm

This is the item you listed on your sign up form: Gold & emerald horse brooch crafted in Erebor

[Aodh Hammerhelm]

Thanks, freond-min, age creeping up on me @Thalionwen