+----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | The Olympia Times issue g1-61 | | August 23, 1995 | | | | turn 61 180 players | +----------------------------------------------------------------------+Questions, comments, to play: info@pbm.com
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The kingdom of DRUCARTAN & Broen Rock
Visitors to DRUCARTAN and BROEN ROCK are asked to procure a visa before entering the area. Drucartan is a very peacefull continent, where AOO and non AOO factions live in peace and harmony. No noble has ever been attacked in Drucartan by another noble.
If you want a visa, please send a message to Karl Sen[y9n], describing the nobles in the party, the size of the party, and the reason for visiting. There is no fee, and requests will only be refused in rare ( i.e. I am bringing 20000 men (or dragons) to kill all nobles ) circumstances.
-- The Sen Clan [di4]
The Circle of Hope is seeking a vassal faction along the usual lines: you provide some noble-power & we'll provide the skills, money, & power to help you advance faster. We'll help each other & both profit from the venture. The Circle of Hope has a reputation for fairness & is not involved in any wars. Please send in responses ASAP.
-- Circle of Hope [lp3]
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Now up for auction in the IC: one scroll of Weathermagic! The standing price is 600 gold.
Maps are available! Get yours today from the Illustrated Man [s5e] in the Imperial City! If you're a new player, only 75 gold plus your surface mail address for all the info known about Provinia and the world! For experienced players, ask about a blow-up of your area!
-- The Midnight Carnival [nx2]
---------------------- S. CAMARIS Update ----------------------
Monthly notice: any new visitors to our fair isle should notify us in advance.
-- The Crazy Quilters [vn7]
Castles stand on Tollus once again!
If you intend to visit our continent, or are already here in some corner we haven't checked yet, let us know now.
-- Erik the Well Read [l4o]
READ THIS BEFORE COMING TO GENTLEWIND, NEWLEAF, AND ENVIRONS
Visitors are welcome to the area controlled by the Cohorts of Colossus [vo4], as long as they obtain travel permits first. Not all requests will be granted. The affected area includes the land provinces bx25-bx27, by24-by27, and bz27.
To avoid possible misunderstandings, do not enter this area without a permit, nor collect resources without express permission. Violators of this policy may be subject to arrest.
I only rarely refuse reasonable requests, and then only because I've already granted my quota.
This policy helps ensure the security of all nobles within these lands. If you are interested in a franchise on collecting resources in one of these provinces, please contact me. I have friendly arrangements with several factions along these lines.
-- Sheriff Pelenth of Gentlewind [f3i]
'We're the knights of the Round Table We dance when'ere we're able We do routines, and chorus scenes, With footwork impec-able We dine well here in Camelot We eat ham, and jam, and spam a lot.' Monty Python and the Holy Grail (makes Ben Hur look like an epic)
-- Arakis Doumiknopilos [s9g]
Well, the sea is was to be. No longer ... It's off to the swamps!
-- Pepe the Magnificent [x4h]
I'm interested in that advanced sorcery book. contact me plz.
-- Amra [g1p]
The Olympia Atlas is accepting contributions, and is available for download! Be the first to contribute information for unexplored lands (Faery).
In the tradition of Oleg's Map (tm), the Atlas is a compilation of geographical information useful for explorers, traders, and adventurers. Best of all, it's absolutely free!
To contribute to the Atlas, simply send turn excerpts (cut out all the incriminating parts) that contain the following information:
o) Mapping data (region & route info) o) City market reports o) City skills lists o) Inner locations
and send it to sx6@g1.pbm.com. We'll include it into the next version of the Atlas.
The Atlas is available by ftp from your nearest PBM ftp site (ftp.erg.sri.com in the USA, check the PBM FAQ for other sites), in the directory /pub/pbm/olympia, as atlas.X, where X is the turn of the last update.
The Atlas is also available on the PBMGames forum on CompuServe, in the fantasy games section, as atlas.oly.
Brought to you by the Skulking Vermin (sx6)
Note!! Due to Real-Life (tm) commitments, the Atlas will be appearing irregularly, as I have time to assemble contributions.
-- Sludge [x0o]
This is monthly notice if you wish to visit the environs of Cycarth and Redwine please be courteous enough to let m9l know (you can reach him at heyman@camis.stanford.edu. I do not currently plan to restrict access, but would like to know who is wandering around in my front yard. I would especially like to know if you plan on using any of the natural rsources (peasants, wood, and the like) in the provinces bt25 bt26 bt27 bu25 bu26 bu27 bv25 bv26 bv27 bw25 bw26 and bw27.
-- Darkman [m9l]
'So here I am, standing, waiting in the lobby Sweatin' bullets in this stupid old suit And when she sees me, she bursts out laughing: "You're a sad sight, honey, but you look so cute!"' I don't wanna be alone - Billy Joel
-- Gyros Lamiglasilos [w1u]
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The First Bank of Provinia has offices in some of the major cities on the continent of Provinia. The FBoP offers the following facilities.
o Special offers for New Olympia Players. o Excellent Interest Rates on Bank Accounts. o A Fast and Efficient Courier Service. o Money Transfers. o Short and Long Term Loans. o Insurance Policies. o Pawn Broking Service.
Call in at your local branch for further details.
-- First Bank of Provinia [v0z]
Rumors
Is BtA really as bad as he is rumored to be? Or is that all just smoke and mirrors?
The AOO has taken over MAFOC? What is to stop them taking over you? Be proactive, strike back first! Become a Guardian of light;
Marat must die! Death to the tyrant!
The winds of change blow from the South.
Do not forget the workers when you want to quarry. Do not forget the workers when you want to quarry. Do not forget the workers when you want to quarry. Do not forget the workers when you want to quarry.
Is anyone interested in selling a pair of Giant Birds?
The Knights-Who-Until-Recently-Said-Nee request a *Shrubbery*!
Gaurdians of the Light. Keep up the good work, you are not alone. The Equaliser.
Geez, 21 research failures in a row before learning to breed beasts! I guess those basket weaving courses weren't such great preparation after all!
Here's mine, after 11 turns. Faction [???] rank ------------- ---- Characters: 6 86th Men: 85 92nd Gold: 639 132nd Land controlled: 0 83rd Skills known: 18/70 105th Spells known: 4/80 122nd Provinces visited: 52/9,995 123rd
Can the AOO really teleport 100 dragons to whomever they wish?
Marat Soup Recipe Contest!
Though the night was made for loving, and day returns too soon, Yet we'll go no more a-roving, by the light of the moon.
OPEN LETTER TO THE SEN CLAN - PLEASE PLEASE OH PLEASE CHANGE YOUR PRESS (hint) (spelt H-I-N-T))
> Re: Query About Harsh Immigration Laws Imposed By Harsh Factions > > Harsh ???? You obviously haven't been the target of an aura blast recently. > Perhaps that can be corrected.
Oooh John darling, is that a promise? I love it when you talk aura...
> > I am seeking a visa for Drucartan from the Sen Clan. I realize > > this may be difficult for John Sen to grant, especially given that > > I am coming with 2000 troops/dragons to kill all his nobles. > > I am sorry to inform you that I need to know your name before I can grant > your visa. mpires are built on red tape you know.
Oh, so aura blast is the AOO version of a visa? I can't wait to see what you use for passports...ah yes, dead newbies.
> > But John, what I really need to know is, what happens if you deny > > me a visa, and I enter Drucartan illegally and kill all your > > nobles anyway? > > Feel free to give it a try. You obviously don't know what you are talking > about.
(sigh) you *really* didn't have to respond, I swear I didn't mean it... until now.
What IS it about about Marat's bootlickers? When did a sense of humour become a formal disqualification for AOO membership? Or is it simply surgically removed along with creativity as part of the lycanthropic ceremony converting you all to psychopathic gerbils?
> > Would you deport me? > I would sell your body to the highest bidder, so that your various body > parts can help others.
You really don't get it, do you...?!! (sotto voce...apart from which, all your nobles are dead by this time, remember? Think, boy! Brain into gear!)
- Ex-Worried Noble, Now Even More Worried Noble
END OF OPEN LETTER TO THE SEN CLAN - PLEASE OH PLEASE CHANGE YOUR PRESS (hint) (spelt H-I-N-T))
Marat, Beware the ides of Snowmelt.
The time has come. Our fallen comrades will be avenged, and our oppressors will be crushed. Fiendish villain, prepare to die.
How does one gain control of captured nobles with oath loyalty?
Quoth the Sage, "Man who live in glass house, dress in basement"
> Now up for auction in the IC: one scroll of Weathermagic! The standing > price is 600 gold.
No one will buy it. Six hundred is too high. It costs less to buy a winged horse and visit Cloudland in person. It's pretty safe up there.
The Travelling Salesman, with lots of winged creatures ON SALE
"BOO to the AOO"
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> Does Lance seriously expect people to sell critters at those prices?
Try walking around in the wilderness, rats and wolves jump into your sack, and then you have to provide the fliers to carry them. They're just a nuisance to beastmasters, much better to sell a few hundred whenever you pass through IC.
Maybe you should get out more.
Who put the barriers in the Atnos Channel? Why? Please remove!
"As for breeding beasts, first you must consult the local regulations. By and large, if you are in or around lands under the control of the AOO, where men are men and women are men and sheep are nervous, then you may endulge yourself. The researchable skill for beastmasters is also another method."
The AOO is in turmoil, its leadership is falling apart. Treachery is widespread. Now is the time to take the advantage and the initiative, and remove the threat of the AOO.
Can you give the money from your rumor to a noble from another faction?
Will someone _please_ give the complete story of BtA vs MAFOC?
Simple Wisdom From A Simple Man
"I remember the first King, he sent his men around and garrisoned this province, to protect us from pillagers he said. He said that we should help by feeding his men, and my portion was a pig every month. Then there was this big battle, and when it was over, we were ruled by AOO, and their men took my pigs. After awhile, MAFOC came by, and said that they'd come to lead the revolt against AOO, and that we could help out. Then they took my pigs. Now we hear of this new rebellion, striking in stealth against AOO and melting into the wilderness." "Boys, let me tell you, I've seen kings and empires, rebels and bandits, heros and villians, and one thing's for certain. They all steal your pigs."
Peasant Memories, by Alfred Knockknee (forthcoming from Provinia Press)
A bunch of nobles gathered in a CIRCLE at the silver tea-inn:
"You think they're goodly folk?" one asked.
"Aye, if they're as good as their word they are. In such dark times," another said, "the LIGHT could use some GUARDing I'll warrant."
"But they're inexperienced they are," said a third, "very inexperienced."
"Yes, I think it be sadly true," the second mused. "They be putting a little too much stock into stealthiness if their press be a goodly reflection of their mind."
"Yes, & they're a little too verbal about their plans. Would be better if they were quieter 'bout it," barked a suspicious elf.
"True, true, it's all sadly true. Methinks they need an experienced hand & some goodly allies to help them along. Work together & all the boats rise as one. That's what the Dukes say."
"Aye, & it's proven a good plan so far hasn't it friends? Look at the big castle, the pennants flowing from the tall towers, the marching armies!"
"It's too bad they haven't contacted the CONFEDERACY about it. Perhaps they'll give the GENERAL a call?"
"We can only HOPE, my friend, we can only HOPE..."
Coming in next months Olympia times: "How to breed Wyrms for fun and profit".
What beasts is it possible to breed?
"Is all this stuff about crossbreeding really possible?"
Well, of course it is. What do you think Marat & BtA do on Saturday nights, besides go to a tavern and...uh oh, wait a minute! You said _cross-BREEDING_!!! Sorry!!!
Never mind.
Where is Unclaimed Territory?
The clan with no name has no honor. It's mindless slaves are fools who feed the leech.
The sherrif would have hard a hard time feeding those men at arms of his, if the garrisons who pulled in the money were killed off, now wouldn't he? What can we learn from this? Killing off garrisons hurts the big alliences in a number of ways. Firstly it shows that they are not imortal. Secondly it hurts them financialy. Thirdly it ruins their titles !!!! Fourthly it chews up their noble days. A garrison takes a minimum of 20 nobles days to create, plus travel time. Sure in order to get a reasonable chance of success you are going to have to put that much effort into attacking the garrisons, but we are many, and they are few. GotL: Hint #2: Attack isolated garrisons -The Guardians of the light.
Rumour has it that MAFOC is getting their butts kicked right now by the AOO. Lets hope that they manage to get organised and fight back or else all is lost. That is if MAFOC exists at all.... --- hopefull newbie
oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive but if we practice quite awhile how vastly we improve our style
e.e. cummings (from memory, may have errors)
Holy Hades my head hurts. Where am I ??? Wheres ?? and ??? Arrrrrgh!! Not I.C. Again. and alone again! I swear I must be the play thing of some malevolent diety. That just wont let me die just once and be done with it.
Is all villany against newbies finished? I have yet to see any reports of people to take action against. Even the AOO can't tell who writes rumors you know. Post away and let the guardians of the light do their work! Or maybe our threat is beginning to be taken seriously so the big alliences are toning it down a little? -The Guardians of the light
I wander alone, On a brisk winter night. Searching myself, Looking for you.
There you lay, Stunning and unique. Beautiful to behold, Slight to the touch.
On a wintery night, Searching for you. As the mercury rises, I walk alone.
(optimized for Netscape) o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= o=o=o=o= =o=o=o=o =o=o=o=o To: Indomitable Gauls and MAFOC o=o=o=o= o=o=o=o= Re: Recent AOO attacks =o=o=o=o =o=o=o=o o=o=o=o= o=o=o=o= So that we may better gird our loins & prepare for =o=o=o=o =o=o=o=o this sort of onslaught on our own positions in the o=o=o=o= o=o=o=o= future, please explain to us newbiens how you were =o=o=o=o =o=o=o=o attacked by BtA [???] / Decessim [w2f] and why the o=o=o=o= o=o=o=o= attack succeeded. =o=o=o=o =o=o=o=o o=o=o=o= o=o=o=o= What defenses or tactics could have prevented it or =o=o=o=o =o=o=o=o muted the result? o=o=o=o= o=o=o=o= =o=o=o=o =o=o=o=o And also publish the id's of those AOO nobles who o=o=o=o= o=o=o=o= were involved so we can do all the fun id-related =o=o=o=o =o=o=o=o things. o=o=o=o= o=o=o=o= =o=o=o=o =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o
Won't some of the successful players let the rest of us know what it takes to reach 1st place in the various categories? The data shared through the TIMES has been interesting, but the lack af data from top players still leaves some questions.
New Magic spell discovered: | "Teleport 16 Tons" || (about to be tested on our || favorite AOO mage.) | | | || || () || || /~~\ | | / 16 \ / TONS \ / \ ~~~~~~~~~~ __________________ / \ /^\ . ( "What's that odd ) /\ "V" ( whistling sound?" ) /__\ I O o \__________________/ //..\\ I . \ \].`[/ I \_ /l\/j\ (] . O /. ~~ ,\/I . \\L__j^\/I o \/--v} I o . | | I _________ | | I c(` BtA ')o | l I \.rules,/ _/j l\_! _//^---^\\_ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Visions are often impressive, but distinctly time-consuming.
Some appropriate quotes from THE DEVIL'S DICTIONARY by Ambrose Bierce
EVANGELIST, n. A bearer of good tidings, particularly (in a religious sense) such as assure us of our own salvation and the damnation of our neighbors.
EXILE, n. One who serves his country by residing abroad, yet is not an ambassador.
EXPERIENCE, n. The wisdom that enables us to recognize as an undesirable old acquaintance the folly that we have already embraced.
FAITH, n. Belief without evidence in what is told by one who speaks without knowledge, of things without parallel.
FAMOUS, adj. Conspicuously miserable.
FASHION, n. A despot whom the wise ridicule and obey.
more next time. . .
> What is it that made the AOO so powerful? They better than everyone else?
Yes.
Q: Why are Newbies fish bait? A: Because they took the wrong ship.