UO Stratics *New* » Great Lakes News http://uo2.stratics.com Discover the new UO Stratics! Wed, 16 May 2012 18:33:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Simon SnowBlower Headlines The April Obituary Column ~ Plus … Death By Mesanna http://uo2.stratics.com/posts/29146 http://uo2.stratics.com/posts/29146#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 23:56:49 +0000 Lady Lava http://uo2.stratics.com/?p=29146 ~ . ~

Simon SnowBlower Headlines The April Obituary Column ~ Plus … Death By Mesanna

April was a busy month for the dead and dieing. Simon SnowBlower, whom can often be found hanging at Brit Bank headlines the months Obits. Even Mesanna gets into act.

Simon found dead in Luna Bank not Brit Bank for a change

 

" death by Mesanna " sent in by a reader showing Spite's death right after be claimed Mesanna never had gotten him

 

KK Starr

 

Casual

 

Century

 

Corona

 

Eagle

 

Gene Pool

 

Ishi

 

Kisar-Sosey

 

Krash Dummy

 

Lord Sigma

 

Manx

 

Michaela Louise

 

Nash

 

Oc trm

 

ONYX

 

Raul Da Pool Boy

 

Scarface

 

Shadowolf and Corona

 

smoke

 

Wahnita

 

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]]> http://uo2.stratics.com/posts/29146/feed 0 Bleak, Gryphon, Kyronix, Misk, Pratt, Phoenix, Waterloo, Malachi, Elizabella, Messana and Lady Lava OH MY ! http://uo2.stratics.com/posts/29094 http://uo2.stratics.com/posts/29094#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 05:41:20 +0000 Lady Lava http://uo2.stratics.com/?p=29094 ~ . ~

Bleak, Gryphon, Kyronix, Misk, Pratt, Phoenix, Waterloo, Malachi, Elizabella, Messana and Lady Lava OH MY !

It was a celebrity filled Tic Tac Dough event, part of the Rares Fest on Great Lakes. Engineers, Devs, EMs, QA, Stratics Big Wigs and even a reporter filled the boxes in this Hollywood Squares type game.

The one and only Mesanna with hostess Melian of MOA ran this event. Before Messana introduced the celebrities she made it clear that there would be no funny business at this event. To make sure of it she brought along two of her thugs both named, Tic Tac Dough of DEATH. They were big so when Mesanna yelled out to the crowd, ” These guys are not going to take you to jail or warn you if you mess up or disrupt the game. We are just going to slay you “  everyone heeded her word.

Melian being the hostess with the mostess gave the rules and the two first contestants were selected after answering trivia questions correctly and quickly. Those two were Vida Guerra and the infamous bank sitter Ghost.

The questions asked in this game were from the real world and my first question was, ” Flour and fat, mixed and heated together form a thickening agent called ? ” The answer was , roux.  It was rather strange being transported into the game box. When watching Hollywood Squares as a child I always wondered what it would feel like being in one of those boxes. Needless to say this is the closest I will ever get. All the questions were rather good and fun. The second set of players selected were Kara and Jill. There was only time for two rounds of this game as other things were planned for the evening. I could have played this for hours! The winners were given gold reward prizes but this was about the game and having fun. The set for this game was beautifully designed.  My only minor complaint, I was on the bottom level and could not hear what was being typed on the top level but it did not matter really.  

Thank you to everyone that put time and effort into this event. It is just another example of how great Great Lakes, UO and Stratics staff are. 

A little side note to Messana, if you ever want to lend me your Tic Tac Dough of DEATH buddies I could use a couple body guards when this Tram girl ventures into Fel.

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]]> http://uo2.stratics.com/posts/29094/feed 0 Wahnita and Smoke Return to Great Lakes with Old School Deco http://uo2.stratics.com/posts/29051 http://uo2.stratics.com/posts/29051#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:35:29 +0000 Lady Lava http://uo2.stratics.com/?p=29051 ~ . ~

Wahnita and Smoke Return to Great Lakes with Old School Deco

It is always warming to the heart to see players return to UO and to Great Lakes. A few months ago Smoke and Wahnita returned to the game after being away for many years. I have been watching with delight as they learn the new ways of our world. Reflecting on the old days with them has been rather nice also.

One of the nice things that has evolved over the years is the designing and styling of a plot. I still reflect on the old school ways when a home decorater had to be creative in a much more challenging way as there was so little to work with. To my surprise Wahnita has combined many of the great old ways of creating items with the new.  Below are a few vignettes by Wahnita .

I love this small version of the old school fish tank

 

The Man Cave with fully stocked bar, toilet and pool table...everything a guy needs

 

Wide screen TV and sofa

 

Kitchen with fully stocked pantry

 

Old school fireplace

 

Master Bedroom with powder room and closet off to the side

WELCOME BACK TO GREAT LAKES SMOKE AND WAHNITA !

 

]]> http://uo2.stratics.com/posts/29051/feed 2 2012 Rares Fest In Full Swing http://uo2.stratics.com/posts/28980 http://uo2.stratics.com/posts/28980#comments Sat, 28 Apr 2012 03:43:29 +0000 Lady Lava http://uo2.stratics.com/?p=28980 ~ . ~

2012 Rares Fest

The 2012 Rares Fest is in full swing and there is a lot so see and buy ! This is not an event that happens every week so be sure to check it out even if your budget does not allow big spending at this time. Many people are gathered around the vendors , chatting, talking about UO and Great Lakes history not to mention some shopping. A hub gate is now provided next to the Luna moongate that will take you to the action and the goods.

Below is a little teaser of what is on the menu. * smiles *

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]]> http://uo2.stratics.com/posts/28980/feed 1 Festival of the Grape Harvest, Saturday, April 14th, at 8 p.m. CDT http://uo2.stratics.com/posts/28482 http://uo2.stratics.com/posts/28482#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:10:41 +0000 Lady Lava http://uo2.stratics.com/?p=28482 ~ . ~

Festival of the Grape Harvest, Saturday, April 14th, at 8 p.m. CDT

 

EM Elizabella would like all to gather at Empathy Abbey (Trammel) for the annual Festival of the Grape Harvest. One of the monks has been working on new varieties of wine and will be holding a wine tasting.

Saturday, April 14th, at 8 p.m. CDT

See you there !

 

 

]]> http://uo2.stratics.com/posts/28482/feed 0 The Obituary Column Returns ~ The Queen Headlines http://uo2.stratics.com/posts/28244 http://uo2.stratics.com/posts/28244#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 02:45:48 +0000 Lady Lava http://uo2.stratics.com/?p=28244 ~ . ~

The Obituary Column Returns

The Obituary Column returns after an absence.

The boards were down for a while and as you can see they have been revamped wonderfully.

With that and the purchase of a new computer the February Obituary Column got lost in the vapors.

I am proud to report the March Obits are here and the Queen of the Obits, Princess Amara, headlines !

Enjoy and keep on dieing.

Princess Amara ~ Queens of the Obits

 

Ruzzo ~ GM of -Y- Guild

 

Zethro

 

Mari

 

Manx

 

Nails

 

Jezubelle

 

Victoria Lynn and Morgan

 

Kedalic

 

ONYX

 

Zyndor

 

]]> http://uo2.stratics.com/posts/28244/feed 0 Easter Is Around The Corner And It Is Time To Think Spring and Eggs http://uo2.stratics.com/posts/27964 http://uo2.stratics.com/posts/27964#comments Sun, 25 Mar 2012 06:12:38 +0000 Lady Lava http://uo2.stratics.com/?p=27964 ~ . ~

Easter Is Around The Corner And It Is Time To Think Spring and Eggs

It is that time of year when the cherry blossom trees and magnolias start to bloom and Easter is in the air. That means it is time to decorate for Spring/ Easter. Easter is just two weeks away and we in the realm have many an item to display to herald in the season.

The screenshot above shows old Lady Lava in her Luna Retirement Home showing off some of her Easter booty in hopes to inspire you new and experienced designers. Shown above are examples of a Dragon Easter Egg, Mature Battle Chicken Lizard Eggs which come in many colors and shades, Great Lakes 2009 Easter Eggs, Happy Easter 2010 Pastel Carrots, Easter Basket Grass, Princess Mirendrel’s Red Egg and Ginger Party eggs and Brightly Colored Eggs which come grouped in threes.

On the subject of Brightly Colored Eggs the High Council is hosting a Vorpal Bunny Bash at the Fairgrounds in Skara Brae Saturday April 7th at 2PM CST. For those that may not know the Brightly Colored Eggs come from those fast, fierce and cute Vorpals.

There are other items one can use for a Easter theme including Easter Baskets and Candy Coated Chocolate Rabbits. Let your imagination run wild and get those design tools busy!

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Mesanna’s St. Patrick’s Day Game of Death

March 17th the anniversary of Lilavieve and Carrick, a day to remember. This year we were all invited to celebrate this day with the mixed race lovely couple and to meet within the walls of the hall in Brit. Many were excited to join in on this day some arriving very early as not to miss a thing including Martyna Z’muir, Lady Witchlynn, Alusriel Harper, Princess Amara, Wubdagog, Sir Joe and JINX to name a few.

Pigeons from the one and only Mesanna started flying all over the land informing one and all to meet.

The hall was over flowing with humans and other races abound when we found out those old lovers Lilavieve and Carrick decided to skip their own anniversary celebration for a romantic get away. Really now, who could blame them. Many in the group were dressed in green for the day. Below are a few of them.

 With the anniversary celebration called off this gave Mesanna, with the help of our amazing EMs, the opportunity to play one of her demented and deadly games. A magical gate opened and everyone was transported to a very green place. So green it had rolling blarney stones!

It was a game of chance and a game of death for 1/3 of all that attended. Three at a time were selected to stand infront of three brightly colored doors.  Mesanna opened the doors when all three were in place. Each person then had to pick one of three tables that displayed a oddly colored vase. One click on the vase and you were rewarded with a gift or POOF you were dead. The first to die in this perverse game was…..Lord Krauser. He was the first but not the last.

After your death or reward you were transported to a distant land. Poor old Lady Lava saw death, one of the unlucky 1/3.  The reward was a lovely blinking lantern of most unusual color. To my shock and delight some kind person locked one of these lanterns on my doorstep this morning. They probably felt sorry for me or just hated seeing such an old lady die infront of such a large crowd. The shame of it all ! Thank you kindly to whomever left this for me. I appreciate it greatly.

Lantern from St. Patty's event on Lady Lava's Luna Manse steps

 

This was a great event/game. I overheard many people voice pleasure that there was an event that did not include hunting/fighting. Needless to say many a crafter and bank sitter had a smile on thier face. Thank you Mesanna and EMs !

]]> http://uo2.stratics.com/posts/27738/feed 0 New Luna Casino and New Spring Look for Awards Hall http://uo2.stratics.com/posts/27559 http://uo2.stratics.com/posts/27559#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 05:18:00 +0000 Lady Lava http://uo2.stratics.com/?p=27559 New Luna Casino and New Spring Look for Awards Hall

A new casino has opened up in Luna, the second casino opening this month. It appears many on Great Lakes have gambling spring fever.  This new casino named Malonjao can be found on the north side of Luna within the city walls. On casino nights gates are provided to the location but it is very easy to find. I was gated to the casino at the Brit Bank. Several people told me this casino has had a past life in a different location.

Cancer was one of the dealers the night I popped in and he was doing a great job, quick, funny and professional. It is always nice to see old and new player run events going strong.

A few weeks back EM Elizabella sent me a pigeon stating that the Awards Hall has a new look for spring. New events items and a little re arranging has taken place in the Hall so when you get the time check it out. With spring in the air the grounds outside the Awards Hall are like no other in color and design so be sure to take a stroll.

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You’re walking along, minding your own business, when a green envelope falls out of the sky and hits you on the head. You see stars! And hearts and clovers… A tiny fairy in a Speedy Wings courier uniform giggles and flies away. You read the invitation and remember meeting the mischievous pixies and leprechauns last year. What magic is afoot in the land this spring?

 

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