gamedevs: (Default)
duocaeli mods ([personal profile] gamedevs) wrote in [community profile] duologs2023-05-05 08:09 am

3.0 May Event Log

3.0: Event Log


APRIL RESULTS
Congratulations to everyone who decided to perform the ritual.

Based on the results of last month’s Choice, the ritual was performed to seal away the dragon, taking away a handful of memories along with it. How do you feel? With those empty spaces of yourself staring back at you? Knowing something is meant to be there, but not being able to place exactly what. It seems like your heroics have born fruit–at a cost.

Whether your memories have returned to you or otherwise, a new month dawns. In the spirit of giving parts of yourself away–well, at least this time, they’ll land in the hands of someone else. Key traits of yourself can be temporarily swapped with someone else. Hey Grumpy, ready to feel inexplicably Happy for a few hours? Or if you have a penchant for fighting, it might feel a little weird to feel an almost saintly calm slide in its place. Whether it be personality aspects, skills, or powers–anything can be transferred for a bit, so long as it’s important enough to miss.

LIMITED EVENT REWARDS:

  • Characters who chose to Perform the Ritual: Congratulations! Your reward for your choice is One Dragon Scale that allows you to change the weather within a limited space.

    No other Choice option was submitted. :) Thanks, goody goodies.

    This reward will be activated if rubbed three times. Accidental activation is OOCly allowed and welcomed, especially if it's funny.


  • MAY FLOWERS.

    On the bright side, April showers bring May flowers… and there's plenty of those to be found! Amidst the damaged city, as the mud starts to dry and harden, Avisle blooms into an array of bright flora–flowering trees bloom in the city, Windhaven Woodlands, Dandelion Fields, and wherever else there's grass and greenery to be found.

    > 1. off - speak to me in blossoms.

    In Crane City, vendors everywhere are selling fresh-cut flowers, with plenty of gardens in the city parks to supplement. It's encouraged to give loved ones (or friends, or enemies?) a bouquet for the season, though some opt for flower crowns instead. Either way, let hanakotoba, the language of flowers, speak for you! Here is a reference for flower meanings.

    For people who are feeling a little shy, these bouquets can be delivered anonymously through Dodo's mailing room. But Dodo, in an effort to be helpful and proactive, can also create and send bouquets on your behalf. It might be better to send bouquets on your own, before Dodo does it for you! OOCly, this means you can send: bouquets in person, anonymous bouquets, Dodo delivered bouquets (anonymous or not) through inboxes, etc. Flowers do not necessarily need to be truthful; feel free to have Dodo send 'misfire' bouquets as well!

    And an extra bonus: flowers sent for the sake of hanakotoba never seem to wilt.

    > 2. on - a bingo by any other name.

    The hanakotoba tradition during May has been part of Crane City's history for generations, but it's recently evolved into something more capitalistic exciting in the ON world in order to help fund repairs for storm damage: all Duocaeli players receive a special hanami bingo card upon log-in! Take part, meet some new people, and go on an adventure with each other. Based on which tree you go visit, funds and energy will be diverted to that special type of healing. When they are given the Bingo Card, they will receive instruction on the type of healing that each tree will boost. By taking part in the hanami bingo (sponsored by the businesses of Avisle City), characters will receive a special token which grants mastery over one power of any element.


    For ease of use, everyone will receive the same bingo card. Bingo will directly correspond to your Choice for this month and decisions can be submitted here!

    on - among the trees.

    As part of the bingo event, there are mats laid out beneath nearly every tree for flower viewing, along with picnic snacks and various dainty refreshments. Trees vary by location:

    Magnolia: Magnolia and sakura trees bloom predominantly in the town square, their blossoms pink and fragrant. People who spend time beneath these boughs may feel soothed of their troubles and open to suggestion–not unlike being drunk or high. Actually, it's almost exactly like that, so try and control yourselves, sad drunks. Visiting the Magnolia Tree will put energy toward Emotional Healing.

    Jasmine: In the Nightlife District, the jasmine trees are a little worse for wear from the storm; there are broken branches, petals fall en masse, and the fragrance is almost overpowering. But the petal storm is a little… romantic? You might feel yourself declaring your love (even if you're not in love! The vibes are right!), dropping pick-up lines like it's hot, or generally feeling more open to encounters of the romantic kind. Visiting the Jasmine Tree will put energy toward Physical Healing.

    Dogwood: While most of the Innovation Hall is left in shambles thanks to the… passionate efforts of its inventors, the dogwood trees are still standing, proud and resplendent. Any time spent underneath their branches will leave you feeling competitive and confident… Alpha behavior. Visiting the Dogwood Tree will put energy toward Environmental Healing.

    Wisteria: These trees are found around the marketplace and are believed to bring good luck and fortune. Those who wander here will find their experiences enhanced—colors will look brighter, food will taste better, and even the off-key jangle of a nearby merchant might sound like the sweetest tune. Visiting the Wisteria Tree will put energy toward Structural Healing.


    > 3. on - the root of the problem.

    Finishing the bingo card includes traversing through the new dungeon! Word has it that the especially turbulent weather of April has caused the rare, medicinal stormbloom flower to grow on the peak of a nearby mountain, Mount Cumulo. Supposedly able to cure any ailment under the sun, the Guilds are offering a reward to those who can safely retrieve these delicate herbs.

    But naturally, the path itself is perilous. Good luck! This is a permanent dungeon, so it can be revisited at any time.

    DUONET.

    In the OFF world, a notification will pop up on each character's cellphone. DUONET is conducting a player survey, and promises an in-game reward for completion: a limited-edition boutonniere to be redeemed in the ON world. Equipping this accessory will make it easier to harvest stormblooms as it lowers monster aggro and grants a temporary dexterity boost.

    The survey itself will ask about your character's gaming experience in Duocaeli as well as a few demographic questions, and takes no more than a few minutes to complete—unless your character would really like to extrapolate on their feelings regarding Big Pipip.

    After submitting the survey, players will be rewarded with the promised accessory in their in-game inbox, along with... another notif…

    It seems there's a glitch in the system, and everyone who participated in the survey will find a little truth about their AU or OU lives posted to DUONET. There is no way to delete the information, much less hide it… Some may also find some answers from the survey itself posted on the network as well. Now all of Duo will know how you really feel about Big Pipip.


    OOC Notes

    For this month, you can submit your Choice Submissions at this top-level by 3 PM, Friday, May 19th.

    You can also submit any Questions you might have at the Questions Top-Level. We will see you on Friday, May 19th for our Questboard Update!



    [community profile] duocaeli [community profile] duologs [community profile] duolingos
    FAQ & Game Info / Calendar / Locations / Mechanics
    Taken / Applications / Hiatus & Drops

    FULL NAVIGATION
    chlorokyll: (pic#16418779)

    [personal profile] chlorokyll 2023-05-05 10:14 pm (UTC)(link)
    Hi mods! A couple quick questions...

    1. In order to complete one of the corners on the bingo cards (the flowers), does it simply require the character to visit those trees and experience the effects from them? Do they know in advance what these effects are?

    2. Similarly, when it comes to the choice submission, do they know what their choice will lead to in terms of what kind of healing it will render on Duocaeli?
    ohthehumanities: ggelus_ @ twitter (atrovirens)

    [personal profile] ohthehumanities 2023-05-05 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
    Hello modlies!! About the bingo card--since each task falls between two trees, how do we decide which bingo we get? For example, if I fulfill the dancing task, does that apply to both Wisteria and Dogwood, or does the thread have to be set at one of those trees specifically? Or x2 is a "Bingo" considered a fully cleared card only?

    On a similar note, does a Choice submission thread have to include a foray into the dungeon, or can it just be a task fulfillment thread?
    hexensabbat: (Default)

    [personal profile] hexensabbat 2023-05-05 10:31 pm (UTC)(link)
    hi there lovely mods!

    This is going to perhaps be a strange question but is there any sort of... support system or anything in place for the ON world when they notice these glitches happening? A help desk? IT?

    BASICALLY because Ringo and Sophia are both AI and immediately like oh no about all of the minor glitches that have been popping up as of late, what would be the best course of action for them to investigate that?

    (If it's possible, of course!)
    duskspear: (Default)

    [personal profile] duskspear 2023-05-05 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
    Hello, sweet mods!!

    Because it mentions whether memories have returned or otherwise, are we free to have our characters who participated in the ritual remember what they lost at a pace of our choosing?
    chlorokyll: (pic#16397274)

    [personal profile] chlorokyll 2023-05-05 10:57 pm (UTC)(link)
    Great, thanks so much!
    duskspear: (38)

    [personal profile] duskspear 2023-05-05 11:18 pm (UTC)(link)
    Thank you for this delicious food. I appreciate you all.
    ohthehumanities: kongqingkoqi @ twitter (Default)

    [personal profile] ohthehumanities 2023-05-05 11:19 pm (UTC)(link)
    Ohhh okay! I was thinking the task threads specifically had to be set at trees, not that the trees were separate squares. I understand!!

    So, to be sure, even if we knock out two squares with one thread, you'd still want 3 threads for a bingo right? So I could submit a thread with dancing at the Wisteria, but I would still definitely need a Dogwood thread for it to qualify as a Bingo, and a third thread that checks off one of those boxes (Wisteria/dancing/Dogwood) before I submit? (And I could submit this example bingo as both Wisteria and Dogwood?)
    humainity: (Or it's fun)

    [personal profile] humainity 2023-05-05 11:19 pm (UTC)(link)
    A.) off - flower power

    [ Does it matter if this tiny pigtailed girl knows you? No! No, it does not! Because no matter where you are, or what you're doing, you're going to turn around at some point and be greeted by... a bunch of colorful flowers. Like. A ton. To the point where you cannot see the person holding them beyond two arms wrapped around the bouquets and holding onto them for dear life. And a pair of legs, of course.

    A voice pipes up. ]


    Hello! In support of vendors, I would like to both offer you flowers and assist you with your intentions! I have since connected to the internet in order to find the most satisfactory way to convey messages in the flower language and would be pleased to lend you my assistance! Please specify your country of origin.

    [ Ah. ]


    B.) on- Bingo was her name-o

    [ And so I ask, does it matter if this tiny pigtailed girl knows you? No! Of course not!! Which is exactly why she's trotting up to you, beaming as though she will find some way to make you participate in this activity with her whether you want to or not. ]

    Please, command me!

    [ WHAT. ]

    Ah, or you could accompany me. Can you dance? I won't limit your options.

    [ She's merciful maybe. ]


    C. on - Storm stalking

    [ DOES IT FUCKING MATTER--anyway. Sophia is raring to go, and you can tell this by the fact that she's bouncing on the balls of her feet like a six-year-old who's just spotted that the swings are open. But she'll at least behave herself enough to not drag her exploration buddy by the hand the whole way (probably?), glancing towards the top of the mountain with bright eyes. ]

    Have you ever been hiking before? I've only plotted navigational courses and not really for a mountain...


    D.) Le wildcard

    [ Please know I accept anything and everything. ]
    duskspear: (02)

    C

    [personal profile] duskspear 2023-05-05 11:55 pm (UTC)(link)
    . . . I cannot say that I have.

    [He follows her gaze to the mountaintop, inwardly pulling aside the curtains into the spotty void of his mind, before turning to her.]

    All the same, I believe we can conquer this dungeon together.
    regression: (pic#15851115)

    B

    [personal profile] regression 2023-05-05 11:59 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ Joonghyuk, like usual when he enters the ON world, is testing his abilities. Lightning dances along his blade when Sophia rolls by... While he hasn't met her before, at least not in this life, he recalls memories that aren't his—streaming. Collabs. Mostly him playing games with her in the background while she entertains both of their chats with actual. You know. Chatter.

    So he does not ignore her. His eyes lower to meet her gaze while he holds this electric metal stick. There's a long pause that seems to stretch over a minute.
    ]

    Greet me properly first.

    [ sorry he's insufferable ]
    duskspear: (39)

    [personal profile] duskspear 2023-05-06 12:09 am (UTC)(link)
    A. ON - Bingo card

    So the tree we visit will determine the healing we bring to this world . . .

    [A strange concept, to be sure; however, he knows by now that the worlds are capable of much. Roland looks up from the bingo card to address his fellow player.]

    Does one speak to you?

    B. DUONET - A little truth

    [Because a little truth never hurt anyone, a glitch surfaces on DUONET under the ID of monk not long after the survey has rolled out, including a leaked answer to one of the questions:]

    I have changed my identity twice.

    A: I regret that the encounter with Big Pipip ended in violence. I understand that it was necessary to defend ourselves and the hifloon, and that this is the way of the world; however, I find myself wondering if there could have been another way to resolve the quest without striking down such a mighty bird and its young.


    ( ooc: Feel free to hit me up on the plotting post for additional prompts! )
    humainity: (Keeping the peace in outer space)

    [personal profile] humainity 2023-05-06 12:11 am (UTC)(link)
    [ As if she is not at all dismayed by this (because she isn't), Sophia swoops into a bow. Does she know him? She doesn't. There are new memories, or images, so she thinks she knows his name, possibly--but those memories aren't real, so it's true, she should be proper. ]

    Greetings!!
    humainity: (I know just how great you are)

    [personal profile] humainity 2023-05-06 12:12 am (UTC)(link)
    I believe so too! Don't worry Roland, I'll protect you.

    [ Very firmly. Not that Roland can't defend himself?? ]
    duskspear: (11)

    [personal profile] duskspear 2023-05-06 12:17 am (UTC)(link)
    [At this juncture, it's difficult to say one way or another. He appreciates her energy, though, and meets it with his own enthusiasm.]

    I have full faith in your abilities, and will strive to do the same for you. Shall we . . . Sophia?

    [He hopes he remembered that right.]
    hexensabbat: (Default)

    [personal profile] hexensabbat 2023-05-06 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
    perfecto THANK YOU!
    verselet: (100)

    [personal profile] verselet 2023-05-06 12:54 am (UTC)(link)
    A. OFF - SPEAK TO ME IN BLOSSOMS
    [Wherever you are, you may be fortunate(?) enough to happen upon a man with an array of flower crowns hung at the crook of his elbow. They sway gently as he approaches almost lackadaisically, his cane gripped in one hand as he walks.]

    ‘To see a world in a grain of sand,
    And a heaven in a wild flower—‘

    [Should you allow him close enough, he is quite suddenly grasping one of those crown and placing it atop your head. Enjoy! (He was talked into buying these darn things, and so he must foist them off accordingly.)

    V’s grin tilts a little.]


    Do you happen to know the rest, I wonder?


    B. ON - A BINGO BY ANY OTHER NAME
    [He may be dressed in stark contrast to the flowers that are blooming all around, but this doesn’t seem to discourage V’s participation in the assigned bingo. In fact, he might be the first to ask you—]

    Do you dance? I might use this cane, but you’ll find that I practically glide around as a dancer.

    [He couches the statement in a joking way. Does he really, though.]

    If not, let me fulfill a square of yours, instead: tell me a secret.


    C. ON - AMONG THE TREES
    I’m thinking… maybe the Jasmine trees? You can nearly scent the blossoms from here.

    [In other words, would you like to Experience one of the trees with him, friend? He can be talked into another tree, though!]

    A sound body can lead to a sound mind. Physical healing is worth the endeavor.


    D. OFF - DUONET
    [Upon completion of the survey, a little nugget of a truth pops up on the network, connected to the user ID simply called V:]

    Black is, in fact, not my favorite color.


    WILDCARD
    [Hit me with whatever! We can hash things out oocly here if you like.]
    chlorokyll: (pic#16418780)

    [personal profile] chlorokyll 2023-05-06 01:01 am (UTC)(link)
    i. ON; BINGO (under the trees)
    [ There are a number of different reasons why Knives has chosen to participate in this bingo activity. For one, the special token that will grant him additional power is a worthwhile reward to earn. For another, undertaking the required dungeon will no doubt increase his "level," which will also build his strength back. It may be a long journey to the highest level and the wish that will supposedly be granted at the end of it, but once he puts his mind to something there is little chance of deterring it.

    And as a final reason, there is the promise of environmental healing, which is naturally the option that he gravitates toward.

    a. The Dogwoods are not particularly difficult to find. Even if this world may be virtual, it certainly feels real enough. Perhaps it's not simply a game, but a different plane with its own sets of rules. Either way, he is not used to being around so much plant life, and so he lingers under the tree perhaps even longer than necessary. Though when someone approaches, he'll turn toward them sharply. His hood has been lowered to show his face in full. His back is straight, his chin held high. ]


    It would be unwise of you to underestimate me. Even if I am currently Level 1, I'm more than capable of besting you.

    [ Literally all they did was walk up? ]

    b. [ He's carefully studied the bingo card and decided what line he wants to complete, which means that it's off to the Magnolia trees next. Those are in the town square and therefore even easier to find. Given that Knives felt no different than usual under the Dogwoods (Alpha being his default state), he isn't prepared for what happens when he settles under the trees covered in soft pink flowers.

    It isn't long before he sits down under the boughs of one of the trees, the hood of his cloak falling down around his shoulders. Suddenly the task before him doesn't feel as urgent, and when someone else approaches, they'll find him cupping one of the pink blossoms in his palm.

    He glances up at them, his gaze hooded. ]
    Yes? [ His voice is smooth, almost dreamy. ]

    ii. ON; BINGO (follow someone's command); limited to one, please!
    [ The last space on his bingo card is the one Knives had been least thrilled about, but he's come this close, even enduring the unpleasant (though pleasant at the time) effects that the magnolias had on him.

    He still doesn't understand what his brother sees in the act of becoming inebriated, having now finally experienced it for himself.

    Following a command goes against his very nature, as far as he's concerned, but it's one time and it's not as if he's required to comply if someone attempts to take advantage and issue one that's entirely unreasonable.

    It's near the town square where he approaches someone, his stride filled with purpose, almost as if he's been stalking after them for a while now. ]


    You. Issue me a command. Now.

    [ Who's the one issuing a command here? ]

    iii. DUONET (party finder)
    It seems these dungeons cannot be completed alone. 2 to 4 people are required. As such, I am looking for others to join me on Mount Cumulo.

    Only competent combatants need apply.
    diffract: (pic#16431926)

    [personal profile] diffract 2023-05-06 01:04 am (UTC)(link)
    Hi! With the Innovation Hall mostly destroyed, does that mean any remaining experimental energy was also wiped out?
    Edited 2023-05-06 01:06 (UTC)
    verselet: (59)

    duonet

    [personal profile] verselet 2023-05-06 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
    [Hello. The username ID that responds, simply V, quite obviously gives away who is responding, here.]

    You should let me join you, then. I'm also looking to complete the "dungeon".