30th Anniversary Quest

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(   1)  Zistrosk     2024-07-04 21:14:05   RoD 30th Anniversary Quest (11-25 July 2024) - pre-announcement

Once upon a time...
Thoric created the Realms of Despair and officially opened it on 26 JUL 1994:
https://groups.google.com/g/alt.bbs.majorbbs/c/ucIaZ7H_Op0/m/f5cuIq3C0DMJ
.
The 30th Anniversary quest is for those who are:
up for a bit of nostalgia
ready for some action
want some nice prizes
.
Port 7000 will be open at reboot on 11 July 2024, running a pre-shattering
version of the game, restored and all glossed up for your questing pleasure,
and remain open until reboot the morning of 26 July 2024. You will be able to 
create a new characters on this port, and level them up for the quest 
challenge. There is a bounty list of 30 mobs to get KB on with your quest 
character, in a similar fashion to the style of Gonnil's awesome Thoth's world 
quests. The object is simple, level up and kb as many mobs on the "help 
bounty" list posted on port 7000 before the end of the quest. Be sure to 
declare your port 7000 questor to me. The IP limit will be 2, so you can drag 
a second along if you like, but only KBs on your declared questor will count 
for the quest. Multiple KBs of the same bounty mob on the same declared quest 
character still count as just one KB.
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Prizes will be awarded in the evening of 26JUL2024, 30th Anniversary of RoD.

Mechanics

Between July 11-26th 2024 you could play the original RoD game on port 7000 to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of RoD.

-Some notable mechanics included
- Low level melee skills like Kick / Cuff greatly powered up.
- Guilds were accessible regardless of class and filled with a number of donated items.

Results

Point Leaders

[ 80] Zistrosk: Current Leaderboard Report as of 20240726-061951
Fri Jul 26 07:29:51 2024
To: 30thAnnivQuestors
7kname       KB TimeDone   7kname       KB TimeDone
zethrilixito 30 038:03:10  lacrimosa    30 270:48:23
stettin      30 038:16:00  vikktor      30 301:25:39
donkey       30 077:01:32  entilzha     30 305:00:24
garbozas     30 078:50:15  caladan      30 311:16:52
maidlaxon    30 080:32:06  fluffy       30 317:16:47
chlorine     30 081:29:09  obamakaji    29
stompin      30 085:01:20  vendetta     28
glyxglax     30 086:35:09  joe          26
zerg         30 087:29:11  jontorkulax  25
battle       30 088:13:21  george       25
vercalmingz  30 104:41:36  tazlet       20
fumbles      30 105:00:02  merthil      19
tinkerbell   30 105:45:05  garfield     15
belgeran     30 138:17:57  neverwind    06
bathilda     30 150:05:59  threndil     05
nezuko       30 196:46:26  spiker       05
jimmybutler  30 233:56:54  lotemly      05
senbonzakura 30 243:09:00  tikari       05
ukulele      30 246:37:13  annagramma   05
evrost       30 247:20:43  diarmuid     04
tisik        30 250:10:36  sloth        04
cetrok       30 251:35:42
rizzy        30 255:12:14

Bounty List

BOUNTY
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        BOUNTY MOBS FOR 30TH ANNIVERSARY QUEST PRE-SHATTERING PORT
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(THE EASIER SIDE FOR WARMUPS)           (THE CHALLENGE BEGINS!)
Lavinia                                 The Aeon
Finnock                                 McManus, captain of the Deilstorm
Prakrit                                 Malvos the Sifter
Redec                                   a Carnifex priest
Dragon (Holy Grove)                     The pit slime
.                                       .
Lieutenant commander Nelson             the froghemoth
Captain Lodd                            Blackmote
Ra, lord of the sun                     Jade
Sir Henri                               Set, the True Lord of Darkness
The tarrasque                           Madness
.                                       .
Shade the dark                          The GlassWalker
Artemis of the forest                   Icingdeath
Dracula                                 Kizarvexius, the rainbow dragon
Gayalossen                              Hades, Ruler of the Underworld
the giant kraken                        Zaka Mede
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Prizes

Per Thoth Board:

[ 76] Zistrosk: End of quest special reward, and lottery prizes
Fri Jul 12 08:56:35 2024
To: ThirtythAnniv
First Place Prize (meaning you got all 30 KBs before anyone else):
   -Your character is moved to the main game and given prestige status
Lottery prizes the night of 26 JUL 2024 (each valid kb is an entry ticket):
   
A level 1 character on the main game of any in-game-race/class combo
(2 prizes) A Stone cairn monument
Add the "detect magic" affect to an object of your choice.
100,000,000 gold coins.
A certificate of room colorizing.
(2 prizes) A rename scroll.
5% glory-available resist of your choice added to an item of your choice
+4 hp to any item that can be worn as a shield.
+1 hitroll to any item that can be worn on neck.
+1 luck to any item that can be worn on ears.
+2 base hp to the character of your choice.
+5 base mana to the character of your choice.
+5 base movement to the character of your choice.
+2 charisma to any item with Z in the short description
+20 mana, -1 luck to an item of your choice
+10 mana, -1 charisma to an item of your choice
A certificate of additional housing storage.
(2 prizes) 5 free practice sessions.
A certificate of 5 Dragontail points
Trans to Kaais for your group of 6 players
Note: Lottery winners are ineligible to recieve a second lottery prize.

Bounty:

Players were awarded glory and a commemorative anklet:

Object 'RoD Pearl Anniversary Anklet' is infused with your magic...
It is a level 50 armor, weight 1.
Locations it can be worn:  ankle
Special properties:  none
This armor has a gold value of 10.
Armor class is 30 of 30.
Affects charisma by 1.

You take a closer look at RoD Pearl Anniversary Anklet in inventory...
Behold the Pearl Anniversary anklet, a radiant tribute to three decades of 
heroic quests within the Realms of Despair. Crafted with shimmering pearls, 
each symbolizes a milestone achievement and enduring camaraderie among 
adventurers. Its intricate design whispers tales of countless victories and 
legendary encounters, embodying the spirit of exploration and perseverance.
A timeless keepsake bestowed upon worthy players, marking their role in
shaping the realms' rich history. Wear it with pride, for it signifies your
journey through realms where legends are born.
As you look more closely, you notice that it is in superb condition.
It appears to be within or below your level range.

Fun or Useful Information

Flareon / Merry NPC

An NPC version of Zistrosk' long running spell bots was setup NE of square for players to use:

----------->////\\\\     30th ANNIVERSARY LEVELING BOT
            |      |    /
           @  O  O  @  /
            |  /   |         \__
             \ -- /          |\ |    spellbot stuff (use say):
           ___|  |___        | \|    all
          /    \/    \      /|__|    heal
         /            \    / /       hex
        /\_/|   |_||\_/\  / /        curse
       /  / |      | \  \/ /         blind
      <  <  |      |  \   /          poison
       \  \ |      |   \_/           refresh
        \  \|______|
          \_|__X___|
            |      |
            |  |   |
            |  |   |
            |__|___|
            |  |  |
            (  (  |
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          (____|___)  Thanks, adulations, and perturbations to Zistrosk
A merry flareon spell bot is in perfect health.

Pre-Shattering Directions (summary)

Area Name	Levels	Directions from DH[]
Abattoir Asylum	35 - 50	8e, 4s, 2e, s, 2e, d, 3n, e, 4s, w, s, e, 3s, d, s, 2e
Along The Forested Path	5 - 25	6s, 7w
Ancient City of Aurora	15 - 35	15w, s, 2w, 2s, w, 7s, 3e, 6s, d, s, e, n, u
Antall (The Lost Harbor)	35 - 50	6w, 6n, nw, 2w, 2d, all west, 2n, 3w, s, 2w, sw
Antarctica	10 - 30	6s, e, *fly*, 2s, 5w
Arachnos	5 - 20	15w, s, 2w, n, w, u, w
Astral Plane	15 - 35	*fly*, 3u
Barrik's Keep	25 - 50	12n, ne
Blasted Lands	25 - 50	6s ,e, *fly*, 2s, se, 9e, (scan to find 'Entrance to Blasted Lands', Sandstorms are DT's. Shifting maze.)
[The] Burrows	0 - 60	Halfling hometown: 8w, 4n, 2w, 3n, 2e
Chapel Catacombs	15 - 25	6w, 8s, e, s, open s, 5s, open s, s
City of Iniquity	0 - 50	Drow hometown: 11n, w, 2n, w, n, w, 2nw, ne, d, n, open d, d
Coral Depths	5 - 25	6s, e, s, e
Crystalmir Lake	0 - 35	15w, 2n, 2nw
Cursed Lands	25 - 50	8e, 4s, 2e, s, 2e, d, s, 2u, e, u, 2s, se, 2d, 2se
Darkhaven Academy	1 - 5	3e, s, d
Darkhaven Art Gallery	10 - 50	4s, w, n
Dragon Cult	5 - 25	4s, e, n, say the password
Dragon Tower	5 - 30	15w, s, 2w, 2s, w, s, 3w, n, w, 2n, seek dragon hatchling or draconia guard (gate)
Dragon's Pass	40 - 50	16e, ne, 2e, 3u, n
Drow City	15 - 25	8e, 4s, 2e, s, 2e, d, open hole, w, s, d, open secret, d
[The] Dungeon	20 - 40	16e, ne, 2e, se, e, d, e, 2n, u, 6e, ne, 9e, 4n, 4w, 2n, open steel, d, kill jailer for key (or passdoor), e, d
Dunhill Demesnes	10 - 40	11n, w, 2n, w, n, w, 2nw, ne, nw, 2ne, 2nw, ne, d, 3w, 3nw, open nw, nw, n
Dwarven Catacombs	10 - 20	8e, 3ne, n, 2ne, n, nw, n, ne, w, push pile, 2e, 2n, u, open u, u, open u, u, e, 2d, 2n, open west, w, open trapdoor, d
Dwarven Daycare	1 - 5	8e, ne, d
Dylan's Area	25 - 45	15w, s, 2w, 2s, e, s, w, s, w, 3s, e, 2s, 2e, s, 2w, open w, w, open n, n, 2u, 2s
Elemental Canyon	5 - 30	8e, 4s, 2e, s, 2e, d, s
Emerald Hills	10 - 35	12e
Galaxy	20 - 30	6w, 8s, 3e, s
Gauntlet	10 - 15	TBD
Graveyard	5 - 10	6w, 8s, e, s, open s, s
Great Eastern Desert	15 - 20	6s, e, 2s, se, 2e
Green Forest	2 - 15	6n, 4w, n
Haon Dor	5 - 10	7w
High Tower of Sorcery	10 - 30	15w, s, 2w, 2s, w, s, 3w, n, w, 2n, then track adventurer/diamond/ shadow and follow dirs
Holy Grove	5 - 20	9e
Island of Irrybis	1 - 50	Elven hometown: 7n, w, 6n, w, n, w, 2nw, ne, d, s, w
Keep of Mahn-Tor	5 - 35	8e, 4s, 2e, s, 2e, d, 3n, e, s
Kingdom of Juargan	5 - 25	8e, 3n, e
King's Castle	35 - 50	8e, 4s, sw, 5w, 5n
Knights of the Round	35 - 50	12n, ne, e, ne, 4n, nw, w, nw, 6n, 2nw
Kontaur	25 - 50	15w, s, 2w, 2s, w, 7s, 3e, 2s
La Chute D'eau de L'Ancient	40 - 65	8e, all north, 2e, 4n, 2e, ne
Land of the Fire Newts	5 - 15	8e, 3n, e, s
Machine Dreams	1 - 5	6e, 3n, u
Mathlann Lagoon	0 - 65	Sea-elf hometown: 6w, 6n, nw, 2w, 2d, all w, se
Miden'nir	5 - 15	7s
Mithril Hall	35 - 50!	8e, 4s, 2e, 2s
Morgul Vale	35 - 50	8e, 10n, 2e, 7n, e
Moria	5 - 15	8e, 3n
Mount Krozloy	0 - 60	Half-orc hometown: 8e, 3n, e, n
Mountains of Desolation	10 - 35	8e, ne
New Ofcol	5 - 35	11n, 6e, 4n, 2e
New Thalos	5 - 35	16e, ne, 2e, se, e, d, e, 2n, u, 6e, ne, 2e
Ocean Keep	15 - 50	6n, 5w, nw
Ockwater Fens	10 - 25	8e, 3n, e, 3s, e, 3s, e, 2s, *fly*, s, 2w, 3n, nw
Octopus Garden	20 - 40	6w, 6n, 2nw, 2w, 2d, all w, 2n, 3w, s, 2w, 3n, 3w, s, 3e, n, 2s, w, d
Ofcol	1 - 50	11n, 6e, 3n
Old Marsh	20 - 35	15w, s, 2w, 2s, w, 3s
Old Thalos	1 - 30	11e, 2n, track deer/doe/druid/imperial
Olympus	10 - 50	12n
Opallinoc	0 - 50	Half-ogre hometown: 11n, 6e, 2s, e
Pixie Forest	1 - 5	6w, 2n, w, sw, 2w, nw
Plains of the North	1 - 20	7n
Qetag's Reach	0 - 65	Dwarven hometown: 15w, 2n, 2nw, d, e
Raven Tor	20 - 50	7n, 2e, 4n, 3e
Realm of Worship	0 - 60	8e, all n, e, 3n
Redferne's Residence	37- 50	15w, s, 2w, 2s, w, 7s, 3e, s, 2w, open w, w
Reomyr Village	0 - 65	Pixie hometown: 6w, 2n, w, sw, 2w, nw, 3n, e, s, e, n, u
Revelation City	35 - 50	8e, 4s, 2e, s, 2e, d, 3n, e, 3s, 2e
Ruins of T'Man	0 - 60	Half-troll hometown: 13s, 2e, ne
Scourge of Time	50 - 50	go to Astral Plane and wander around until you find it
Sea of Sorrows	1 - 15	16e, ne, 2e, se, e, d, e, 2n, u, 6e, ne, all e (open gates when necessary)
Sentinel	5 - 10	8n, 3e, s
Seth's Fortress	20 - 50	8e, 4s, 2e, s, 2e, d, 3n, e, 3s, 3e, 2s, e, 4s, e, u
Sewer	5 - 30	6s, open manhole, d
Shadowport	10 - 50	6s, e, 2s, 4w, open grate, n
Shattered Refuge	5 - 20	7e, se, sw, s, se
Shire	5 - 35	8w, n
Temple of the Moon	29 - 49	15w, 2n, 2nw, d, 2s, ne
Thalos	10 - 25	8e, s
Tower of Despair	35 - 50	15w, s, 2w, 2s, w, 4s, e, n
Tower of Enlightment	35 - 50	8e, 4s, 2e, s, 2e, d, 3n, e, 3s, 3e, 2s, e, 4s, e, u, 2n
Tower of Zenothir	15 - 25	8e, 4s, 2e, s, w
Town of Solace	5 - 50	15w, 2n, 2nw, d, w, n
Transylvania	35 - 50	8e, 4s, 2e, s, 2e, d, 3n, e, 4s, w, s, 2e, n, 5e, n, 2e, 2n
Tree of Life	35 - 50	11e, 2n, deer/doe/imperial/druid out of void, s, 3w, 2n, w
Treetops/Canopy	20 - 40	15w, 2n, 2e, u
Tribal Swamplands	1 - 50	Lizardmen hometown: 15w, 2s, e, s, w, s, 2w, s, w, d
Tullfuhrzky Manor	0 - 10	6w, 2n, w, sw, 2w, nw, 4n, ne
Underworld	30 - 50	8e, 4s, 2e, s, 2e, d, 3n, e, 3s, 6e, n, open d, d, 3n, d, e, track reaper (aggro), s, d
Unholy Grounds	5 - 15	nw, 2w, 4n, e, look painting
Vale of Nidaros	0 - 60	Gnome hometown: 7e, se, sw, s, se, 3e, n
Valley of the Elves	5 - 20	11n, w, n
Village of Edo	35 - 50	8e, 4s, sw, 5w, 5n, w
Wyvern's Tower	5 - 30	8e, 4s, 2e, s, 2e, d, e