Atlantis 3.0: Times 29 From: Geoff Dunbar <gdunbar@prankster.com> Date: Sun, 05 Jan 1997 00:00:00 +0000 Subject: Atlantis 3.0: Times 29 Atlantis 3.0 Times May, 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Email admin30@prankster.com with game issues. Visit http://www.prankster.com (or email atlantis@prankster.com) for information or to join. Happy New Year everyone! May your real lives be more peaceful and happy than your Atlantis lives (shouldn't be hard). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Merry Christmas To All. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The time had come for all the leaders of the clan to gather and make a decision that would effect the faction for all time. They had to decide if a trade faction was worth the time, and more importantly, if it could support the faction. After much thought and many calculations it was decided that at this point in time it just couldn't be done. The only way to support a trade faction was to also have taxers that would ensure the growth of the clan. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A solemn announcement from Irie Kaya (73), for Allies and Foes alike: What we tolerated once, we can't accept always. Do not believe you can use and abuse the Irie People, it won't last for all times... Be all warned: next time it won't be like the last time. Falafel, da Rastapantha for Irie Kaya (73). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Can spam be made of spleens, I think I'v been spammed with spleen. If spam were made of spleen, would spam still be the most popular food we've ever seen? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Shadow Circle (6): >From the Office of the GALE Grand Marshall: Construction of the GALE CDD Headquarters continued on schedule last month. The site supervisor was interviewed personally by the GALE Grand Marshall, who reported a high level of satisfaction with the quality of the workmanship. "Those boys are doing a fine job," the Grand Marshall stated in his monthly press conference, "I only hope they can build me a new house when they are finished!!" In other GALE CDD news, some activity was reported in the Council chambers, but the Grand Marshall refused to comment, citing "national security" issues. Glory to GALE!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We're back on track now. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Is there any spell to convert a turkey in a dragon? I don't know! But in GALE we were able to convert ourself in a faction. Thanks to Azthar! Happy new year! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ PROUT !!!!!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Does anyone have GATE 5? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fist of the White Lotus ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Golden Empire (189): The Golden Empire would like to express its best wishes for all for the new year. I sincerely hope all factions receive what they justly deserve. In particular, I hope that the bonds which have developed between the AIF and SEP since the inception of the AIF grow even stronger as the year goes on. I have a list of new year resolutions for the Golden Empire, but will refrain from repeating them here, as I, unlike the ever verbose Azthar, would not like to bore the stressed Atlantis leaders nor provoke an international outcry. Regards Lord K. Golden Empire (189) Oh, I almost forgot. Before I go let me follow my own suggestion in last turn's times and post the ever entertaining question: Does anyone have GATE 5? (Actually, I'm not really interested quite yet - what would I do with Gate 5? I'd rather have some of that "Napalm 5" mentioned way back. You see, I'm one of the somebody elses that has that problem) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Black Hawk Society ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Chronicles of The Tribe The production is getting organized. The exploration of new land is a must, but locally there's not much left. Let's get the mages jump-ready and move on. Are there any boats for sale in Halkirk? Please contact The Tribe if you have one. Paulo, Parrot-man of The Tribe (123) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Soon the tower would be built and the real studying could begin. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ He decided to try his hand at spelunking. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Time to get the ball rolling. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dwight felt that familiar feeling of apprehension as he waited to see the Emperor. Butterflies in the stomach, his palms sweaty, and a slight shaking in his knees. "Dwight, you may enter," said the Imperial Sargeant who was acting as His Imperial Majesty's secretary for the month. Dwight entered the Emperor's room, and bowed low, saying, "Your Imperial Majesty." "Rise, my friend. Dwight, it has been a long time. What brings you here, before your next voyage." "My Emperor, I must again express my dismay over the increase in funds to the army, yet nothing to the navy. We need more ships, Your Imperial Majesty." "Again Dwight, you argue your case vigorously, if not well. Know that I agree with you, my friend. The Empire, the Brethren as a whole needs many more ships to service Burgundy. But the truth is that the means of building these ships are not availiable. We have not wood, and without wood, we cannot build boats. The closest source of wood is expensive. Can you not see the need for the army now? Without the funds raised by taxing, a new ship will never be built." "Yes, my Emperor. You are right, again." "Do not feel badly Dwight, for the quest for new sources of wood is what drives your current mission - sail to the distant mountains, and find for us a nice forest, a source of wood. That, Dwight, will be more of a service to the Empire than you realize. Go forth, Admiral Dwight Sharnon, and find wood!" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Happy New Year to all the faction ! Be sure that Atlantis III will provide some great stuff for this year !!! See you soon in the game The Black Moon (71) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Now, be inform that the Ghost of Amberite House reinforce the potential of magic in Graevbygd with seven Mages. Happy New Year Spectral Wheel (Ghost of The Amberite House (264) ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear sir Sarabian, first general of the Knights of the Black Rose. It is with deep regret that i must inform you that your young collegue Garry Corpin and his whole army has been confirmed killed three weeks ago. Our camp was attacked by seven fierce creatures of hell, which I can only describe as living trees of some sort. Garry was attacked during the night without as much as one simple proclamation of war beforehand. I must say that we are still shocked that any creature can act as cowardly as this. Theese days when sleep at night find myself dreaming of Sir Garry, carmly ordering his soldiers to form the defencive lines, while in the same time knowing the inevitable outcome. Garry Corpin died a true soldiers death, fighting in the front line with his brave soldiers. We are only four left and has decided that we will split up in two groups and search the eastern and western regions for a more safe area. We will report to you when we find anything important or usefull. It has come to my attention that you have found a promessing location for future expansion, and I ask you to send my best regards to the friendly neighbour you have met there. PS. Will it be to much to ask you to decorate Sir Garry Corpin, so his memory will be immortalized in our annals? I think it would be good for the morality of our knights... Cencierly Sergeant Khalad Morningmist, Knight of the Black Rose. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eggman's Men (223): Solution to Eggman's Fifth Riddle: Fire Eggman's Sixth Riddle: A woman, young and lovely, often locked me in a chest; she took me out at times, lifted me with fair hands and gave me to her loyal lord, fulfilling his desire. Then he stuck his head well inside me, pushed it upwards into the smallest part. It was my fate, adorned as I was, to be filled with something rough if that person who possessed me was virile enough. Now guess what I mean. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Happy belated holidays, folks. Quick, XO, break out the lemon and lime juice. The crew is fading fast. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Coutet took his first class, he wondered if the wages were worth putting up with this wild lot of disinterested young Magi. Still if only one showed the same interest he had for the art all would be worthwhile & in any case these new skills would be put to good use for the Brethren. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ When would this times stopping to be reward? It could be great to give automatically 25 silv/turn and do not reward the times article, so we could let the time have only good articles... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ****************** NEWS FROM THE SAILORS BROTHERHOOD ******************* The Sailors Brotherhood has now SEVERAL MEMBERS in the following areas: GRAEVBYGD, HELSICKE, RANTLU, DURNESS, RIGGENTHORPE, ALFARO, DORNOCH Half of the members are in fact spokesmen of Alliances, so our international community really counts a lot of people now. * No New Discovery reported this turn * The Hub The Sailors Brotherhood is now working with GALE and the IR. This community of 3 international guilds will soon become the best service provider on Atlantis!! LEGITIMATE YOUR DISCOVERIES by sharing them with the now official Sailors Brotherhood. DON'T SAIL IN THE DARK, join the brotherhood and you'll get cartographic information to help you decide where to go. Don't be the last sailor to join ! Contact cyrilb@microsoft.com. Participate to the World Community by joining the first great International Organisation ! Pinpanikaye, King of the Minstrels. ************************************************************************ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Does anyone know where I can sell Floater Hides? They fell off the back of a Sphinx, and I don't what to do with them. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Repent! The Beginning is here! The Messiah is come! All shall taste his Fire and be cleansed! The Righteous shall be blessed and the Wicked shall be slain. Repent! The Messiah is come! The Beginning is here! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The commander grimaced as he looked over the lowly wretches he had hired to earn him some silver. Lazy, fat, ungly, and extremely stupid. Just the sort of pathetic rabble he could count on to work mindlessly for a pathetic sum of silver and not raise anyone's suspicions. In their first month they had earned very little cash. Just enough to hire another wretch and feed themselves. But each month they would hire another, and another, until theyfinaly would begin to produce a useful sum of money. Until then, atleast they could feed and maintain themselves without his assistance. Forcing the frown from his face he reached through the ether-plane and channeled a flow of mana. Imagining a small spark the flame appeared in front of him immediatly. Taking a deep breath, he lashed out with all his magical strength. Cracking the flow like a whip he forced the mana to enter the flame, expand it, and then there was nothing. In an oily cloud od smoke the flames died. He was not ready yet. Channeling a smaller amount of mana he made a tiny ball of flames fly speedily across the open field. Another month, he thought, andothjer month and he would achieve the next level in the mastery of fire. He still could not handle the flows required to form the larger streaks of flame. Walking back to his dwelling his thoughts turned to that of his circle of followers. His apprentice had finaly grasped the more subtle patterns of channeling, and even now he was beginning to study flows that would allow him to effect nature, atleast in a limited manner. His scout was well on his way to becoming a true tracker and was gaining experience daily. The asassins continued to develop their stealth skills. They must remain hidden in order to kill more effectively. The general was nearing the next level of tactical mastery. Things were proceeding nicely. If only he could come across more money. He didnt like the idea of stealing, but if funds ran too low he would do it. The asassins might also make good thieves with their stealthy skills. A few picked pockets and he could feed his men and procede with their training. Hmm, so many things to consider. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Will I be able to wait an extra week for my next Atlantis turn? Looks as if I'll have to! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Sire, our recruitment force is now only a month away from the ork hordes." "Excellent, then finally we shall have an army to rid ourselves of those annoying monsters and claim revenge for our fallen friends." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Just in case I forgot....I need that 50 silver! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The foundations for the Pinacle of Achievment have been laid, soon it's spires will reach into the skies above the Ferbane mountains. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The day had come for us to liberate the poor village from the tyranic cityguards... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Look to the everlasting night ahead, and know Auriel's Prophecy: that forever shall Childe rise up to slay Sire. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I was gone (for three or four months!), but now I'm back. Thank Geoff that COBRA is such a great organization. My faction was graciously sheparded in my absence. I look forward to taking up my duties in the service of COBRA and GALE. David The Cherokee Nation, COBRA (116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Assiah. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I guess I'll keep begging for a little while. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A dedication to some dearly beloved friends who, for the preservation of their own dignity, shall remain nameless. Happy New Year from the ACME boyz! ================ "Spleenway to Helsicke" (Love and thanks to Page and Plant) --lyrics by the Grand BOHA There's a Magus who's shown, that his spleen's made of Gold. And he piles it high in Helsicke. In the Times 'twas not wrote that his magick is hoax for to say so would be patently foolish In a swamp by the coast lizard spleens he does roast and he devours them with maniacal fervor. And it's whispered that soon Perhaps the monsoon when spleens will rain down on the desert. On a day soon at hand some will understand That the Fool and the Prophet are real. And it makes me hunger. If there's a juju in your hedgerow, Best be alarmed now! It might be Jeepers come to greet you. There are six paths you can run to seven with 'MOVE IN' But you still can't stop the blowing wind! And it makes me hunger. So throw those spleens down on the grill! Come sit down and eat your fill! Smoke cigars here on the hill! Drink a pint of homeade swill! Share in the festive goodwill! No need to stand and wait until BOHA learns to take his pill. If he need resort to kill, Gonna finish the ryhme-Ya know he Willllllllllll! And he piles it high in Helsicke..... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Enchant Armor 5 is not possible yet. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Spiritual State of UnBelief is DESPERATION! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A Study of Irregular Orcish Verbs. Nursie et al. Glin Institute of Linguistic Studies. Certain Orcish verbs are not declined, either by the addition of modifing particles to the root verb with or by conjugation with an auxillary verb. This is true in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd persons singular and plural, and in the perfective and imperfective aspects of all tenses. An example is the Orcish verb "k'll" meaning "to kill" "Me k'll elfs" can mean either of the perfectives "I killed elves" or "I will kill elves" or any of the imperfect aspects "I was killing elves", "I am killing elves" or "I will be killing elves". A fine illustration of the above is found in the Orcish proverb "K'll elfs, k'll elfs, k'll elfs" literally "We killed elves, are killing elves and will kill elves" which conveys a similar sentiment to "A womans work is never done". Note that the imperfective aspect would rarely be used, other than in the present tense, since any self-respecting orc would assume that the action of orcs killing elves will result in completion of the act, or in other words dead elves. In most cases the intended tense can be deduced from adjectives governing the subjective noun, the structure of the sentence, or by contextual references, which should be plentiful, since any orcish tale involving killing elves is most likely to be long and involved. Some examples: "Me k'll one plenny tasty elf" refers to a past event. 'Plenny tasty' implies the elf has already been savoured and found delicious. "Me k'll da elf, im still bleating" is clearly in the imperfective present. "Me hungry now, me k'll dat dere elf" is in the perfective of the future tense, refering as it does to an intent to kill an extant elf. Further, a past participle is never formed from the root verb k'll, as to retain clarity it is never used in an adjectival form. Instead the adjective dead'd is substituted. Example: "We cook'd da dead'd elfs" i.e. "We cooked the killed elves". The only known exception is found in this passage from the classic of Orcish literature "The Saga of Garok Elfslayer" Garok k'll elfs Da k'lld'd elfs' blood Flow'd like river Garok k'll more elfs However, it is unclear whether "killd'd" is an obsolete construct of the verb, or was used by the author to enhance the poetical beauty of the piece, or was merely a typo... *********************************** Nursie is trying to explain to the orcs the complexities of the new world order, that civilisation is returning and inter-racial conflict will be replaced with conflict between rival systems of economic, political or religious belief... Orcs: "K'll dem elfs Noursie?" Nursie: "No! We no k'll dem elfs. Dem elfs belong our faction" Orcs: "No k'll elfs??" blank stares - lack of comprehension. Nursie: "No k'll *nice* elfs" Orcs: "No k'll *nice* elfs?" deep sighs - the subtleties of this disturbing concept will require some profound contemplation. Nursie: "Dem elfs help orcs k'll baad elfs" Orcs: "Elfs help orcs k'll elfs? Noursie make ha ha." laughter follows. Nursie: "No ha ha. Elfs n' orcs allies now. Only k'll baad elfs" Orcs: "Which elfs can k'll?" dim dawning of understanding. Nursie: "Naughty elfs, follow baad factions" Orcs: "K'll da elfs, dat Noursie say baad." smiling in relief - some elves, at least, are still killable. Yum. Nursie "Dat right." Orcs: "K'll baad elfs!" broad grins - orcies happy now. Nursie: "Go plains, catch horsies now" Orcs: "K'll peoples, dem try stop us?" Nursie "Dat right. Only baad peoples no share horsies..." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ So, gate cities are not safe after all... Death to all in Rantlu. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bonne annee a tous ! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wishes, comments, and thoughts for a new year... Death to all my enemies, success to all my allies, and 50 more silver for me! Happy New Year from Pulp Faction. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ As the mass of troops stood waiting for the signal, several officers were huddled together discussing the imminent attack. "It's suicidal, I tell you!" insisted one man, "I've heard legends of the city guards having amulets which prevent their defeat in battle!" "Do not believe everything you hear," counseled another. "Besides, it is not the guards we seek to defeat," counseled another, "sometimes you must risk heavy casualties to gain small victories. It is not our decision to make, anyway. Our only job is to fight, and fight well, and give the real warriors of this battle the opportunity to carry out their orders." The group looked to their right, to the two men who were staring toward the city walls in deep concentration. The taller of the two men turned and spoke, as if he had heard the soldiers' conversation, "Your deaths will be glorious, gentlemen. Now ready your men and prepare for battle!" He returned his view to the city wall, examining the troops now approaching the city like ants approaching their hive. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Seekers (40): >From times28: > >Helsicke Star/Enquirer Issue #2 > Price: 50 SILV > >Verguin - A reliable source close to ACME reported that GALE's lead citizen >has been implicated in a plot to smuggle mithril to the henious UNCLE >alliance. Hey, Azthar, you might be eviler than twee, but we're henious. Just think of the adjectives they'll use if UNCLE actually attacks another faction. Where did I put my thesaurus? Lets see, unprincipled? No. Malicious, vile, malignant, those roll off the tounge much easier than henious. Sinster, black-hearted, nah, to old fashioned. Ah, here we go, nefarious. >It is also rumored that faction (117) has secretly been a member >of UNCLE since turn 1. When asked to comment to the GALE Assembly, the GE >reportedly said "What do you think I am stupid? Everyone know it's much more >practical to smuggle mithril swords!" Mithril swords? What's in those cigars your smoking? I want mithril armor. Quotes of the month ------------------- "We must seek the truth and endure the consequences." - William Faulkner Good afternoon, everyone. Captain. Delenn tells me that you going to try contacting the First Ones. It is a magnificent idea. A daring and splendid idea. In doing so, you will see things no human has ever seen before. It will be *fun*. Assuming you're not vaporized, dissected, or otherwise killed in an assortment of supremely horrible and painful ways. *Exciting*, isn't it? -Drall, Babylon 5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sim Nation (253): I know there is a map utility on the ftp site. Is anyone using it and, if so, what do you think of it? Ryan ryanhill@wolfenet.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gandolin strides forward.... Sholdering his backpack he steps from the nexus into the world of Atlantis. "Ummmm.." is the extent of his verbal communicate to the world. "Ahhhh, well another day, another world", issue further as he notices that skills are the thing. Settling down in a corner of the market place he receives the order from the BIG MAN himself to study. Scrabbling around for a piece of chalk and some parchment he attempts to learn additional magic skills. After having finished his last crust of bread, he stops thinks a bit, looks at his rags, at his empty wine cup and at the stub of chalk and the tatters of Parchment. Wondering how the hell he is supposed to pay for his studies, he leans back, cups his hands around his mouth and screams back at the heavens:" Yoo Wolfman, How the hell am I to study if you don't let me CLAIM money".. The heavens remain quiet, But Gandolin is sure he hears the following mumbling:"Damn, Damn, damn, the bloody CLAIM thing again ...." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ testing 1..2..3.. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Happy new year! Enjoy the monsoons. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The winds of war are growing stronger ... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The winds of war are growing stronger ... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RIP Christmas Wish List: 1 Gigantic can of BlackFlag Ant and Roach Spray. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Efficient Empire (119): Encounter with a Sphinx This turn I was attacked by a Sphinx. I was staying out of its province but it wandered out and attacked a large number of my poorly trained taxers. I can confirm the previously published hit values, and confirm that it has 0 stealth skill and tactics ability. = I defeated it and captured 41 winged horses! There was no indication on the turn report that the Sphinx had these in its possession. Sphinx (2236), sphinx [SPHI] (Combat 4, Hits 50). Bill , Efficient Empire (WLarson730@aol.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The west shall be ours! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Accord Ltd. (191): Atlantis Times Business Section ---------------------------------------------------- The Hub, New Year's Day. -- Accord Ltd. CEO, Ambassador Griffin, ushered in the new year in time-honored fashion with his traditional sunrise press conference. As anticipated, Griffin broke the news of Accord's cornering the burgeoning new TEQUila market -- the culmination of a trend he linked with increasing attendence figures for early morning press conferences. When asked to comment on the State of the Realm, Griffin replied he was pleased to report a "general state of amnestos" had settled over the land. Subsequent rumors that this Cloud of Unknowing originated from the vicinity of Helsicke were dismissed by Griffin as largely apocrophal. Some members of the press corp, still recouping from the previous night's festivities, understood the Ambassador to have declared a "general amnensty" and rushed the phone banks. Seizing upon the inevitable (this has, perhaps, become his trademark), Griffin quickly expounded upon his grant of General Amnesty: "In honor of the new year, all previous wrongs, insults, and misdeeds are officially forgotten. "Furthermore, anyone seeking refuge from political or religious persecution is hearby offered sanctuary and protection. "Finally, anyone who would like to seize upon this fit of unreasoning goodwill to establish favorable relations is encouraged to contact his/her nearest Accord representative." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We shall see the blood of Orcish fiends grace the land, as the dirty scoundrels attempt to lay siege upon us. Although they are superior in force, we are superior in mind and spirit. DEATH TO THE ORCS! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello, i miss something in graevbygd city, but i think its the last time ! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Oh my, exploring exploring, but now I've hit a shoreline. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ What a land of opportunity. Towns, villages, and several cities are in this land. Plans, mountains, and forests. Wild herds of livestock grazing the fields. And, not a enemy or friend to be found. It would take an army years to realize all the wealth that is to be found in these lands. Being one of the gateborn has it's privledges. Well worth the restart. No point in burning in the crucible of the starting cities. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ...AND NOW? All this foolish dragons are housing alone in their lairs. Where are the great dragon armies to fight against? Maybe a regiment of 100 Takhisis for the beginning? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The elf runners had been busy. Word of the western incident had pread far and wide, and support was rallying. Responses flowed in to Blair, who found herself unprepared for the strategic issues involved. Fortunately, wiser heads among the allies were willing to coordinate all the important work. All Blair had to do was hold her ground for a few more months, their instructions said, possibly through the monsoons, and everything else would be taken care of for her. "Bah!" she exclaimed as she swept the instructions from her desk. Leave the important stuff for others? When the issue strikes this near to her territory? Never! She called in her clerks. "I want a detailed troop accounting, and I want it on my desk first thing tomorrow! And a report on the transport situation, too." * * * * * The leader had just interviewing Emile, and was now sitting with Jeanine and a few of the other senior technicians. Emile clearly had the natural ability, the brains, and the self-control to handle magical studies. But still the leader hesitated, pondering to himself. Finally, he addressed the gathered technicians. "Emile has the skills, but I find he lacks a certain sense of... humility, let's say. Send the third candidate - what's-his-name, Blackmund." "But sir, he's almost completely lacking in native talent!" one of the technicians protested. "Yes, exactly." The leader smiled. "Now get on with it!" * * * * * The final insult had occurred: One of Raul's fellow students had been granted the teaching position. In fact, Raul was the only student who had not graduated in April! But Raul had learned over the last few weeks. Not enough book knowledge to graduate with his classmates, but rather the ability to sublimate his anger, his outrage. He would play the "official" game, stay in school, finish his studies. But secretly, quietly, he vowed vengeance on those who had surpassed him and held him up for ridicule. They would pay, someday... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Glorious Organization of Divineship Monthly News GOD is a peaceful organzation located in Yuci. The members are Roses On White Lace (91) & Elves of Essedail (93) A MONTH OF PEACE! After many months of battles, last month had nothing to offer the blood-thirsty ones. Lord Smygelfh promised the peace-loving people to keep up the good work. POPULATION INCREASEMENT! Again, the gullible people of Abrenton believed Lord Smygelfh's promises of world-wide well-beeing. The annoyed Financial Department had to spend a whole day employing new taxers. WWW! Check out the GOD MONSTER GUIDE at "http://www.student.tdb.uu.se/GOD/" GOD can be reached at m96thd@student.tdb.uu.se ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paw, Them folk's a Shorty's are startin' to put out more trade good evry day. Maw ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Buffet: A French word meaning "Get up and get it yourself." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nightgaunts (209): Apparantly Ric, Brotherhood of Twee's Minster of Genocidal Tendencies, has been hitting the ol' Egg Nog just a wee bit hard this holiday season. Perhaps it's time to check yourself into a 12 step program somewhere. There might even be a one in Durness you could attend. That is, unless you've already killed the innocent citizens running the program in your siege of that starting city. If that's the case, then I guess you'll just have to do it cold turkey. Have a happy holiday season, everyone. Tabor twells@shore.net Nightgaunts (209) Public Affairs Liason Alliance of Independant Factions ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The place looked like a mess. Garbage everywhere, and the owner nowhere to be found. A thorough search revealed little pieces of the owner scattered around the room as if the owner exploded. So much for that mage-cadet. Time to find a new one... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Studying is thirsty work.... Gimme 50 silver for a free round at the bar. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ANARCHY is pleased to announce the addition of its newest member.... Of course we can't tell you who the new member is, but he (or she) has just inflitrated one of the major alliances in Atlantis. Good Work! Now to see what kind of trouble we can cause.... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Right then lads. Lets show these city gaurds how we do things downtown!" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We've got Spirit, yes we do! We've got Spirit, how 'bout you? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Glass Chompers (65): I hope everyone had a good week off. I didn't get to do as much updating and such on my pages as I had hoped, you see I bought my wife a new computer game as one of her Christmas presents -- after that I didn't get onto the computer much! http://www.kraby.pair.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dunstear News Report: ***************************************************** We really enjoyed the report of our demise. We all had a good laugh. We have decided to let the Children have thier fun and talk all they want. They talk big but the fact remains that the Dunstear region was taken away from The Punk Boy Alliance, They call them selfves the Southern Cross Alliance. In other News: If you are interestead in coming to Dunstear Please contact me at kgrindst@inlink.com for the latest travel information. Turgon, The Dark Legion (7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Another turn another skill, this Magic stuff seems like it will take forever to get anywhere with it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ GALE G ot A ny L oose E nds ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The scout was transported successfully master. If we do not survive here he will ensure that the cause will go on. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ start***************************************************** *********** DUNSTER INFORMATION UPDATE *********** ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------- W A R W A R W A R W A R W A R W= A R ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------- Quoting from his press secretary "GENERAL TIGH WILL NEVER DIE." This statement may in fact be true. He may never die. General Tigh was present at the Tetuan siege but =85 HE AVOIDED COMBAT & RAN IN FEAR! General Tigh was present at the Strichen siege but =85 HE AVOIDED COMBAT & RAN IN FEAR! General Ttigh was present at the Cremona siege but =85 HE AVOIDED COMBAT & RAN IN FEAR! General Tigh was present at the Antor siege =85 BUT HE AVOIDED COMBAT & RAN IN FEAR! General Tigh was present at the Lynton siege but =85 HE AVOIDED COMBAT & RAN IN FEAR! General Tigh was present at the Corofin siege but =85 HE AVOIDED COMBAT & RAN IN FEAR! General Tigh was present at the Pretstern siege but =85 HE AVOIDED COMBAT & RAN IN FEAR! Do we see a pattern here? General Tigh, what kind of a General are you? Perhaps a general CHICKEN? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- E C O N O M I C S E C O N O M I C S E C O N O M I C S ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Once again General Tigh makes headlines. Boarders have been drawn and agreed upon by both alliances. What=92s left of the Dunster alliance has accepted the 30+/- desert regions and abandon their 24 plains, 4 Cities, 2 Towns, 2 Villages, & an enormous mountain range. =20 It seems that General Tigh is just as good at economics as he is at= war. =85Sort of makes you wonder if his wife has 2,000 pair of shoes and a big cash account in a neutral bank. I wonder if his "former" followers have food to eat or cloths to keep warm? **************** DUNSTER INFORMATION UPDATE ******** end******************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The captain stared glumly through the last wisps of smoke eminating from the charred midships. The ship had survived, but it had been a close call. "Perhaps," he thought to himself, "a wooden ship in the middle of the ocean is not the ideal place for mages to study FIRE 1." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Return of the Fellowship of Starfox .......... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Blue used to be my favorite color. Now the sight of the sky and ocean make me wretch. If I could only harness the evil magic of this cursed sea. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Still waiting for me. Good! end Shane O'Donnell E-Mail: shane.ankh-morpork@cableinet.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sailing Sailing over the ocean blue ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Augusta Perusia (258): Happy New Year! We are moving an innocent scout out of the city... please don't hurt him! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ It has been somewhat quiet lately. I wonder when the next eruption of combat will come. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Time to die a nameless death... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Another skill report: enchant cheese [ENCH] 1: This spell will allow the mage to change standard cheese into a super magical limburger cheese [LIMB]. If the bearer of the cheese enters battle, he or shee will eat the cheese and any attacking creature will attack at -2 of its combat rating because of the incredibly stench. The standard cheese must be in the mage's inventory and the mage must issue the command: CAST enchant_cheese LIMBUGER. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The one-eyed man is king. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Radio silence this turn... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nickelodeon should never have laid a hand on Ren and Stimpy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ACME Spleenmongers (117): The office of the Grand Elder is closed for the month to recover from the landslide of paperwork that piled up over the holidays. Hmm. Where's that damned fire mage when you need him!? ======================================================================= (A strange crackling noise begins to fill the room.) [KRAKZZTKKHK]I say we just nuke the bastards... (A garbled tangle of fiberlike phosphoresence appears on the veranda.) [KKHZHZKTZZZAP!]Details, details... (The tangled mess congeals into an image of the Master Spleenmonger himself, he seem to be intently fiddling with some invisible device.) [THUD] There! I think I got it. [TAP TAP] TESTING! TESTING! HEY! DOES THIS THING WORK? [SQUEEEEEEEEEEE] WHAT? Oh, turn it down. Sorry. Yeah. Where was I? Oh yeah. Where am I? First the producer needs me to say this: It's time for Azthar's Smoking Wing! Ok, so some of you may have figured out, I'm not actually in the Smoking Wing. I'm now transmiting an illusory image from the seclusion of my new resort which for lack of a better name, we'll call Bermuda. But hey! There should be some fresh spleen to toos on the grill, probably plenty of leftovers too. The bar better be stocked or there will be Twee to pay! Remeber where I got "hamsterbashing" from. Where else? Monty Python. I believe it was the "Papperbok" a bit about proper technique bashing hamsters or something. Most important was a noslipgrip as the after a few the blood starts to cause the gript o get slippery... Since you'd never believe what happened to me last month anyway, I won't bother to tell you. ;) justsomesillycrapaboutadreamrediscoveringthekeytothesecretsoftheuniverse I hand picked the assortment of cigars for this month from the customs agent in Helsicke before I left. I'll be back soon enough, I have business to attend to for a while so I need to be away from the compound. I've decided since no one wants to give their Spleen, I will sell them. I'm setting up new Spleen Emporiums. Soon everyone will be able to buy Spleen all over Atlantis! Coming soon to city near you! ACME Spleen Emporiums, purveyors of fine imported spleens! Did someone mention Thorazine? I could use some sleep. 8) Q: How many milligrams of thorazine does it take to drop a charging BOHA? A: How many ya got? Q: What is even more fun than ripping out someone's Spleen and eating it raw in front of their face? A: Ripping out their Spleen, eating it raw, then pillaging their cities in front of their face. Always one to mix business with pleasure and TRW with A3, I hope everyone had a spleenless holiday season! I did! As long as this trasmitter gadget [TRGA] keeps working, I'll see ya next time! VISA/MC/AMEX cheerfully accepted, cash preferred. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Alas, poor Tom has a cold, And alas, poor Tom's nose is frozen, And poor Tom, He's Mad!!!! The current state of affairs in snowed in England The (C)Old Ones (251) Back to work tomorrow..... computers aren't half as much fun when you have to use them rather than when you choose to do so. Ah well, programming for bread and water (and central heating!) makes a wee bit more sense I guess...... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A soundless noise at the gate... The Beast stirred. fast half awake rrRRRrrr go away! he muttered in his dream it was a strangely pleasent dream of eating spleen roast with kerosene with a prophet who burned at the stake the intruder slips in alas too late... The Beast awakes. dead half asleep RRRAAAAAAAGGHHHHH!! Who dare awake me from my dream? It's the only thing that makes me mean! Gets my head all full of steam. Alive? no egress from my keep! -"I too am someone else yourself" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Corruption-- The surest way to corrupt a youth is to instruct him to hold in higher esteem those who think alike than those who think differently. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I hop everyone had a great xmass and the new years resolutions are working out :) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Exchange rate: One U.S. dollar = 50 Atlantis silver. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The lunatics have arrived! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Happy new year! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wheeew... Between MOOII, RA, and Diablo, it's a wonder I even got these orders in... I hope I can pay attention at work... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Would the owner of unit (11553) please be kind enough to contact me, presently guarding in the forest of Olenek, (10,50). email etc@meepmeep.demon.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I am noticing a lack in direction in the times. The only articles that seem useful are the rare annoucements by major alliances. I think the times is great oppurtunity for discussion of rules and issues in the game. I think it would be a good idea if a topic for discussion was picked every week and that is what people would write about that week.I believe it would make the times much more worthwhile, IMHO. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Here Dragon, Dragon, Dragon. Man, they're everywhere! Underground, mountains, and now desert! Is noplace safe from the scourge of the skies? And the worst thing is, once you have a force which can take one out, you can't attack it. It just flies away!!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The mushrooms are growing nicely in the underworld. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ When our messenger reached the Sphinx, he informed us that her reply, when asked why the chicken crossed the road, was "You tell me". We are awaiting further communication from our messenger. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Anyone else notice how strong G.A.L.E. is getting?? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Does anyone have gate 6 ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Common Uses of Magic in Atlantis 1 Burning your enemies 2 Scorching your enemies 3 Immolating your enemies 4 Blinding your enemies 5 Confusing your enemies 6 Scaring your enemies 7 Assassinating your enemies 8 Etc..... Have I missed anything?? Who said magic factions are not aggressive?? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Clan McCloud (166): NOW ENROLLING! If you are a new faction joining Atlantis, and want to be magic 5, then Syndic8 wants you! Come study at the Rantlu Magic University. Syndic8, the predominant alliance of the Rantlu continent, will provide a monthly stipend to cover your costs while you study at our University. Contact pep@frii.com for details. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Is Magic 5 viable for the gate called? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Deld's Consolidated monster list (for turn 28): Giant Lizard [GLIZ] (Combat 3, Hits 5), Attacks 5?, TACT 0 imp [IMP] (Combat 3, Hits 1), Attacks 1, TACT 0? skeletons [SKEL] (Combat 2, Hits 1), Attacks 1, TACT 0 lich [LICH] (Combat 4, Hits 40),Attacks 40?, TACT 2+ Fear ~25 lion [LION] (Combat 3, Hits 2), Attacks 2?, TACT 1+,STEA 1+ bog thing [BOGT] (Combat 4, Hits 20),Attacks 20?, TACT 1+,STEA 1+ roc [ROC] (Combat 4, Hits 15),Attacks 15?, TACT 2+ undead [UNDE] (Combat 3, Hits 6), Attacks ?, TACT 0 sphinx [SPHI] (Combat 4, Hits 50),Attacks 50? TACT? kobold [KOBO] (Combat 2, Hits 1) ,Attacks 1, TACT<2, STEA 1 ettin [ETTI] (Combat 2, Hits 32),Attacks 32?, TACT 1+ dragon [DRAG] (Combat 6, Hits 50),attacks 50?, TACT 1+, Fireball 1+ ogre [OGRE] (Combat 3, Hits 10),attacks,10, TACT 0 giant rat [GRAT] (Combat 1, Hits 1), attacks,1, STEA 2 centaurs [CENT] (combat 4, Hits 2), attacks,2? TACT 0 Please submit battles with creatures to kbrors@aol.com to make this a better creature manual. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Oh my... Will the Dunster Dragons beat the Prettstern Pirates in the next game? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gee, it's good to be back! Happy new year everybody!!! My promise for this year is to kill off six certain factions... 8-) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Could the owner of the Raider units in Porthcawl swamp and the owner of TreeCutter and Merlin's Guards in Corran swamp please contact me? I would like to cooperate if you're interested. We can trade training and map-info. I'm looking for a place to set up business that isn't already used or claimed. If you do not answer I'll assume you're unfriendly and take precautions. I only want peace and quite to develop my units and the land. Have you stopped playing, or what? You're units aren't doing anything?! You're just standing there?! The Loremasters (224) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beware the Mugwump! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ So many big trees in this atlantian forest. I need to get to the sunlight before I die. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A week without Atlantis is like a Monday without football. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Glad the game is back. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The village was in flames. The neighboring defenders had remained aloof. Swarms of workers entered the village, put out the fires and rebuilt the village meeting hall. Guardposts were erected and Tax collectors immediately canvassed the neighborhoods, impressing the local populace that a new regime was in charge. Troops were marshalled in the village square. Horses were herded into a huge system of corrals just outside the village wall. The village armory was emptied. A makeshift war college was set up, and the rebuilt tradesmen's shops rang with the sounds of industrious laborers, and the shouts of impatient masters teaching their inexperienced apprentices. When the top of the village tower burst into flames, several gleeful maniacs spilled out of the bottom patting each other's backs; and the field marshall knew it was time to march. Within hours, a winter storm had covered the ground with half a foot of slushy, slippery snow. The field marshal sighed, and told his subcommander to have the first division move out. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Up