Enki
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Final Round!!!
And so the Inaugural Rollercoaster Derby draws to a close. We had a blast today and we had good participation.
I discovered some new things that would help with future events, but as well as this went, there were some abysmal failures as well. Unfortunately some of the active dynamic track changes had to be left out for now and I will be filing a bug report with Pomona on the problems that have come up in the mission ruler system.
The trophy and award names should read "Enki's Cadence Rollercoaster Derby of 1120" There was a big problem when I somehow killed myself and the names became messed up. So anyone needing the names corrected, please contact us and let us know. I have already fixed most of them.
Also, some of the codes given with the prizes were acting strange, if any of the winners has trouble with it, we will help you get it taken care of.
As a final reminder, the unique items will not decay, but they will take damage if you try to use them! They are intended as collectibles only.
This was fun guys, I was thrilled to pull this off in the limited amount of time I had, and I hope to be given the opportunity to do more events, more long term quests, and many more fun and interesting missions.
I will be modifying the Cadence Rollercoaster Derby for public use so that you may make your own races or just enjoy it or maintain it. I plan on hosting more races there as part of an eventual circuit of different kinds of races.
Thank you all for attending and making this a success, and thanks to Ferocity and Ariahhhh for streaming the event.
/Enki
Oh, and our pile of used animals!
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Round 3 Results!
And the pile of dead donkeys continues to grow
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Second Round completed!
The crocodile crawl really was a crawl, but it was getting setup that was the challenge. I learned a lot about it and should be able to avoid so many deaths next time.
And here is the state of current used animal pile.
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3 hours ago, HawkHawk said:Hope someone plans on streaming or recording some of the action.
It is being streamed on Discord
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We have winners!!!!!
Congratulations!
And our current pile of dead donkeys after the first races.
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I will not be able to port people to the event.
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Added timers to help figure out when when is.
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6 hours ago, Thorinoakshield said:August 32nd?
I guess people have to wait a very long time for that 2nd racing day to happen.........Thorin
Na... September 1sts are not obligatory unless it happens to be your birthday.
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Cadence Rollercoaster Derby
On August 31st and 32nd I will be hosting 8 races on the newly constructed Rollercoaster Derby track at Sonata on Cadence. Anyone on NFI can easily participate, and anyone on SFI may participate, but yes you will need an account on NFI as I am not going to port or portal people across clusters. But fear not! The prizes may be bestowed upon any account of the winners choice!
We will have a Donkey Dash, a Horse Hop, a Bovine Boogie, and yes, possibly, a Crocodile Crawl!
All animals will be provided! You do not need to bring your own! Do not try to bring gear or other speed boosters, or caffeinated hay.
The schedule is for 8 races, 4 for anyone, and 4 for those with the skill to lead and ride a horse.
Estimated Times in GMT+0 24 hour / 12 hour format
Race #1 13:00 / 01:00 PM - Donkey Dash
Race #2 14:00 / 02:00 PM - Horse Hop
Race #3 17:00 / 05:00 PM - Donkey Dash
Race #4 18:00 / 06:00 PM - Crocodile Crawl (Horse Hop if not enough Dundee's in attendance)
Race #5 21:00 / 09:00 PM - Bovine Boogie
Race #6 22:00 / 10:00 PM - Crocodile Crawl (Horse Hop if not enough Dundee's in attendance)
Race #7 24:00 / 00:00 AM - Donkey Dash
Race #8 01:00 / 01:00 AM - Horse Hop
Prizes for each race:
1st place = Gold Trophy + 1 month premium + 10 silvers
2nd place = Silver Trophy + 3 weeks premium + 5 silvers
3rd place = Bronze Trophy + 2 weeks premium + 3 silvers
All participants will receive a participation "ribbon"
Food and Drink will be provided.
note: The timetable above is an estimate as delays may be encountered! I will try my best to stick to the schedule. I will post any updates here.
/Enki
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Okay, Horses and Donkeys tested. both survived... until they were of no further use to me.
each lap will take ~15 minutes.
So taking into account race preparations 2 races per hour?
I'll get an average time table up here tomorrow of the GMT times for the races.
BTW! The mission system I use is not the same as the valrei missions and the only rewards to my event missions are the ones I script in. So don't be getting your hopes up for some kind of usual rewards like you get from the valrei missions.
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Today I finally completed the race track circuits and will begin adding details and the missions tomorrow.
So far so good!
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Alright I have a major update!
To give as much advanced notice as possible I will hold the inaugural race day on August 31st. I'll get a precise time available posted soon.
My plan at this time is to provide basic horses donkeys and whatever we race. Anyone may come and participate.
Prizes for each race:
1st place = Gold Trophy + 1 month premium + 10 silvers
2nd place = Silver Trophy + 3 weeks premium + 5 silvers
3rd place = Bronze Trophy + 2 weeks premium + 3 silvers
All participants will receive a participation "ribbon"
I am planning on food and drinks, perhaps some quizzes and stuff between races.
Planning on 8 races and they shall be spaced out throughout the day to cover a wide range of time zones.
All winners may choose which avatar they wish their prizes bestowed upon.
Will previous race winners be allowed to participate in more than one race? maybe... I have a few tricks up my sleeve regarding them, but I will discuss it with Pomona beforea final decision is made.
/Enki
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Just by sheer coincidence, I have created a base jumping platform. I am treating those who have helped me to a nice long relaxing jump off a cliff before I have to close it off with the rest of the track laying. Maybe someday I will figure out a way to add it to an event!
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19 hours ago, HuhWhat said:I think a wild animal unknown track seems fantastic, no one has any advantage, no gear, not knowing the the landscape
To some extent the landscape will dynamically change to further reduce any advantages anyone might have.
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Yes we did have a race on GV a while back, and while fun from people's perspective, the logistics on our end were nightmarish. I am working to eliminate that nightmare to make the event something we can host every half year or even quarterly across multiple venues spread across the servers on all clusters, but horse races are not all that's planned!
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13 hours ago, Thorinoakshield said:I remember you did something similar about 7-8 years ago at SFI (Horse race with "wild" horses at Exodus, I think it was) and all participants getting high ql Bronze horse shoes as "participation" reward.
I don't know if you've planned something similar, but giving players some sort of "reward" for even participating in the event would leave a positive vibe, considering they got the "proof" they've been there.Thorin
PS: I'm still grateful for that vein-removal in Ageless Lake Tunnel you did that day.
a participation ribbon of some sort. that I have been considering. It would make sense.
You are welcome.
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16 hours ago, Finnn said:I'm on full pass on all this.. racing in wurm is really weird, traits turn on/off, player weight affects the speed, hunger etc also affect the mount... there's too much rng to consider fighting the fairness of the race to enjoy it knowing it's just terrible to balance.
hmm player weights affect the speed.... thats right... thanks for that advice. lets see, how many colossus bricks should I drop in their inventories.... oh and besides, if I am not careful a person on foot might win before a horse does! So not sure rng can overcome my plans.
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16 hours ago, Emoo said:Is there not the option to host these events on the Test server? This would remove cluster exclusion from events, travel time issues and also allow future events to even incorporate at scale testing mechanics for upcoming releases in a low stakes environment.
Anyways, look forward to seeing how this progresses!Pomona and the devs don't like it when I make a mess on the test server.
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17 hours ago, Lisimba said:If you have dev backing, see if you can arrange a way for people to port to the event. Cutting out travel time would likely increase attendance by a lot.
That is one of the logistical issues I was hoping to avoid all together by giving about a month notice to the event and let you suffer. I mean make your way there. But I will give it some thought and see if I can arrange something, but at this time I would not count on it.
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23 hours ago, Zexos said:Hey Enki, thank you for answering 😊
I've always wanted to make a monster zoo type of thing so putting it in a race format would be fab. - Enki: well I do plan to have 'complications' in my races and events.
So you've got other major events planned, eh. I think that's what wurm needs more of, more types of events and if a gm is helping set them up then you also gain access to the gm tools so you can spawn monsters & other stuff. - Enki: Yep!
I remember you used to do those random encounter events every month, right. They were cool and reading what happened was quite funny sometimes. - Enki: assuming I am kept on as an official in game content creator (title pending) the Random Enkounters will return!
I'm looking forward to the races. I want to come along and take some pics/video and take part 🐎 I'm sure it will be great fun 😀 - Enki: I'll shave and try to look presentable.
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1 hour ago, Tomatoes said:Enki, you need to come see Hippodrome de Fluers - my renamed deed on Pristine: you need to see its layout before you get too far into things i think.
Alright
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Just now, HuhWhat said:Glad you will work with Wick, he and many others have been putting a lot of time into planning and prepping!
Yeah, I want to support events run by people as much as possible, it is just an unfortunate coincidence that I chose a horse race at this specific time as it is part of a plan to have a possible circuit of race courses in order to bring events closer to more people. Not to mention, that of all my plans I felt it was the project I could get working within one month.
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24 minutes ago, Zexos said:Hey, that sounds really cool!
Some questions:- Would you be limiting the amount of people who can take part in each race? - Enki: Unsure, but I am thinking about an elimination system.
- In which case, is there only so many people who can take part? - Enki: My plan would not need a limit at this time but I should prepare an elimination system.
- Do you think that the same person could take part in each race type or would it be the case of, once you've been in one race type, you can't take part in another? - Enki: Perhaps winners would not be allowed to take part in other races? And races designed for newer members should be more aimed towards them.
- I'm guessing that the animals for the race will be provided for users to use or otherwise people's animal traits would provide a unfair advantage to other users. If you keep it to the basic wild animals then it is more so the skill of the players finger movements dancing across their keyboard. - Enki: Hey! not a bad idea. My plan was to bring your own horse. I am well aware that a wealthy player could use the best traits and gear. I am unsure if I want to prevent that in one race, but I definitely don't want that in all of them..... wild animals only....
- Oh oh! Since it is linked in with the current mission system, I am guessing that people taking part will also get some karma too? - Enki: No
Ideas:
- For future races, how about a danger course where users have to run through large pens like a zoo filled up with monsters. You could even have random dead ends that lead to lava. The users can't stop to fight the mobs. - Enki: Muwahahahahaha.... but ummm yes.....
- How about a new costume item for the winner? Someone who wins a horse race for example could get a fancy new type of outfit for their horse. Something that ties in to the race but is also unique from the rest of the normal type of prizes. That might bring more people along if they can only get the item from taking part. - Enki: Before the recent shakeup I was in talks with the development team on certain items that we would need for major events and quests I have planned. Unfortunately, at this time those must be put on hold while the current developer team works on something else.
- Different terrain types like sand for example could also provide a way for speed slow down traps. - Enki: yes yes yes!
- I've never been on a croc before but can sharks attack you while riding a croc? If they can then maybe something to plop in the water for a bit of action if the race travels across a lake 😄 You could use buoy's as markers. - Enki: yes yes yes!
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Cadence Rollercoaster Derby
On August 31st and 32nd I will be hosting 8 races on the newly constructed Rollercoaster Derby track at Sonata on Cadence. Anyone on NFI can easily participate, and anyone on SFI may participate, but yes you will need an account on NFI as I am not going to port or portal people across clusters. But fear not! The prizes may be bestowed upon any account of the winners choice!
We will have a Donkey Dash, a Horse Hop, a Bovine Boogie, and yes, possibly, a Crocodile Crawl!
All animals will be provided! You do not need to bring your own! Do not try to bring gear or other speed boosters, or caffeinated hay.
The schedule is for 8 races, 4 for anyone, and 4 for those with the skill to lead and ride a horse.
Estimated Times in GMT+0 24 hour / 12 hour format
Race #1 13:00 / 01:00 PM - Donkey Dash -
Race #2 14:00 / 02:00 PM - Horse Hop -
Race #3 17:00 / 05:00 PM - Donkey Dash -
Race #4 18:00 / 06:00 PM - Crocodile Crawl
(Horse Hop if not enough Dundee's in attendance) -
Race #5 21:00 / 09:00 PM - Bovine Boogie -
Race #6 22:00 / 10:00 PM - Crocodile Crawl
(Horse Hop if not enough Dundee's in attendance) -
Race #7 24:00 / 00:00 AM - Donkey Dash -
Race #8 01:00 / 01:00 AM - Horse Hop-
Prizes for each race:
1st place = Gold Trophy + 1 month premium + 10 silvers
2nd place = Silver Trophy + 3 weeks premium + 5 silvers
3rd place = Bronze Trophy + 2 weeks premium + 3 silvers
All participants will receive a participation "ribbon"
Food and Drink will be provided.
How to attend!
Look for the little access road marked with a subtle little display on the highway heading north of the center of Sonata.
Follow the gravel path through the woods and over the spectator bridge and through more woods until you reach the Indiana Jones bridge. From there simply cross the bridge and take a hop skip, skip and jump over the dale(whatever that is) until you find the under track tunnel. Pass through the tunnel and finally make a left at the entrance sign on to the spectator grounds.
*note: there are several spectator bridges over the race track spread around Sonata.
Who will be atop the podium!
note: The timetables above is an estimate as delays may be encountered! I will try my best to stick to the schedule. I will post any updates here.
/Enki
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Hello everyone!
I am building an event aimed to be held toward the latter part of August. This hopefully will be the first of many different events I will build and host in Wurm Online as an "in game content creator"..... yeah we will think of a title for me....
For this month I would like to devote my effort towards building a functional multifaceted race track with the current mission system. I plan to build on Cadence on the northern cluster this time, but do not worry for those on the southern cluster, I gotta start somewhere, and I am planning at least one more race track on the southern isles, and maybe up to 3 more, two on each cluster. The plan is to have different race types on the same course while the course itself changes to keep it from being a simple oval course.
The mission logistics for a race track seem simple, but there are a few things I must solve that can really only be understood by use.
This post will be updated with more information as I design the course and the container mission.
At this time I am planning on hosting 8 races on one event day towards the end of the month. Currently the plan is for 4 horse races, and 4 donkey races. A few minutes ago an idea has emerged to split the 4 horse races up into 2 horse races and 2 crocodile races. The other set could be donkeys and cows. The primary reason for the different races is to be able to include both new and old people to give all a chance to win some useful and nice rewards.
The rewards are still in flux as well but I have been given the go ahead to work with my intention of giving each 1st place winner a named gold trophy item such as a small anvil. Second place of each race will get a silver anvil, and third place will get a bronze anvil. For all I know I may hand out gold silver and bronze corn or something. But that is not all! I can't be held to it just yet, but I will likely be awarding premium, silvers, and sleep powders as well top the winners of each race!
I hope this will draw a large crowd and we can have some fun on Cadence at the Encore deed. I am posting this now for several reasons. I want to draw as big a crowd as possible, and I want to give you time to prepare to participate when I set a date later this month.
Ideas to improve the race and information about issues with particular rideables are welcomed here so that I can plan accordingly.
So lets start planning for some fun times ahead!
/Enki (no title)
Complication #0001
On 8/1/2023 at 7:22 PM, Gingeko said:Sounds like mrwicksters event he was already doing on cadence.. at nearly the same time?
I just heard about this, and I will need to get together with Mrwicksters and support his work and not impede it.
update #0002
maybe I should consider moving to SFI for this month?
update #0003
Well... I have good news and bad news... The good news is, I have consulted with MrWickster and my plans can coexist with his and I aim to hold my event after his impalong. I intend to be at his impalong and will bring a bag of donated items. Granted those items will still be in use by their respective owners, but I am sure we can come to some arrangement on getting them to part with them.
The bad news is that after a discussion with Tomatoes I now have a number of more ideas to implement in my race track to make things far more interesting!
update #0004
Behold! The first section of track is laid!
https://i.imgur.com/31ZoOzn.jpg
This evening I have completed a segment of the above ground portion of the race track and with the aid of Kiaan I was able to get an observation bridge placed across it.
Now then, I need to name this race track at Sonata? Any ideas?
update #0005
Another section of the race track has been placed with the help of Mrwickster!
https://i.imgur.com/QOZadcO.jpgI can't really show much of it as the race mission will make changes to the course to increase the challenge. Anyway, so far so good!
update #0006
Another section done and the track is about 50% complete.
With the help of Jacalini, Mrwickster and Starmoon, I have a large section of the sky lanes in place. Even Husky managed to solve an issue I was having when I realized I was building instant death traps while intentionally not intending to when he recommended I use Camilla hedges. So far it is looking very good!https://i.imgur.com/IUjcCVc.png
I have yet to decide the final layout of the end races, but I will give everyone plenty of heads up.update #0007
Alright I have a major update!
To give as much advanced notice as possible I will hold the inaugural race day on August 31st. I'll get a precise time available posted soon.
My plan at this time is to provide basic horses donkeys and whatever we race. Anyone may come and participate.
Prizes for each race:
1st place = Gold Trophy + 1 month premium + 10 silvers
2nd place = Silver Trophy + 3 weeks premium + 5 silvers
3rd place = Bronze Trophy + 2 weeks premium + 3 silvers
All participants will receive a participation "ribbon"
I am planning on food and drinks, perhaps some quizzes and stuff between races.
Planning on 8 races and they shall be spaced out throughout the day to cover a wide range of time zones.
All winners may choose which avatar they wish their prizes bestowed upon.
Will previous race winners be allowed to participate in more than one race? maybe... I have a few tricks up my sleeve regarding them, but I will discuss it with Pomona beforea final decision is made.
/Enki
update #0008
With the help of Jacalina I completed the track circuits and I am now focusing on details and the track progress missions.
Do note that the mission system I am using is not the same as the valrei mission system, and my missions and quests do not reward valrei rewards.
/Enki
update #0009
TIMETABLES!!!! = see top!
/Enki
August 31st - Riders! Start your crocodiles! - update #0009
in Town Square
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It might be that the names will not work and I will have to rename everyone of them, but it will be a unique name regardless.
Anyway, I will fix them for you.