Topic: Dogs of War II:Gnomeageddon (Read 4187 times)

Flora · « **on:** February 28, 2010, 03:50:44 pm »

A powerful magic user enters the forest. "Yes." He says, "This could work nicely for my new domain." As he sets up shop he finds his evil deeds thwarted by an annoying tiny bearded people in pointed hats. He never saw them until battle ensued. Their tiny stature made them hard to hit. These forest guardians battled bravely but were too spread out to be effective. One by one they fell to his evil magic and became statues. The forest from the smallest insect to the tallest tree was unprotected. Laughing the evil magic user left each statue where it lay as a warning to others.

Will you try to save them or will you help destroy or be a nonplayer character (the monsters, fey, merchants, etc). You decide. Welcome to Dogs of War II: Gnomeageddon.

WHAT? "Retro Dagorhir" Characterization Event!

WHERE? Morgantown, WV

WHEN? Memorial Day Weekend; the main Event will start at 10 AM on Sunday, May 30. Saturday the 29 will have day battles run by Drentha for those who live closer.
(This allows people coming from far away to travel to the event on Saturday, set up camp, get into character, fight and role play all day Sunday, feast and tell tales Sunday night, and drive home on Memorial Day Monday.)

DETAILS, DETAILS:

This *is* your grandfather's Dagorhir event: all participants will need to turn in a written character outline at the event, and all garb will be "veteran" level or better. If you don't own such garb already, MAKE IT NOW!

This event will a focus on characterization and FUN! Nobody will care which "team" wins anything, but awards and bragging rights will go to the players with the best characterization, garb, attitude, and stories to tell.

More Details to follow.

Antonis · « **Reply #1 on:** February 28, 2010, 05:16:13 pm »

West Virginia again? A few hours north would make this doable.

Gorbag · « **Reply #2 on:** February 28, 2010, 05:27:57 pm »

West Virginia again? A few days south would make this doable.

Seriously though, this looks awesome and I hope we get something like this going soon in the Mid-West area.

Kurai D'elacroix · « **Reply #3 on:** February 28, 2010, 06:29:50 pm »

Quote from: Gorbag on February 28, 2010, 05:27:57 pm

West Virginia again? A few days south would make this doable.

Seriously though, this looks awesome and I hope we get something like this going soon in the Mid-West area.

It's currently in the planning stages Gorbag. It's gonna happen this year, possibly around late July or early August.

We're trying to get it all together and looking for as much help as we can get from all the midwest realms

Flora · « **Reply #4 on:** February 28, 2010, 08:01:18 pm »

Quote from: Antonis on February 28, 2010, 05:16:13 pm

West Virginia again? A few hours north would make this doable.

No excuse I live in Rome NY (8 and 1/2 drive) and I co-run this event

Aondor · « **Reply #5 on:** March 01, 2010, 04:11:25 am »

I acually beleive Ill be there firday morning all the way to monday morning so if you have a long trip you can at least get your stays worth before heading home

Alric · « **Reply #6 on:** March 01, 2010, 08:09:40 pm »

If this event is half as much fun as it was last year, it's going to be wonderful.

Our part of the campground is reserved for the whole weekend, so some of us are planning on getting there early and fighting on Saturday. These battles will be low-key field battles with plenty of opportunity to fight really hard and also to start getting into character for the next day's woods battle.

These battles aren't the main event - that comes Sunday when we go into the woods, get on our characters, and play Dagorhir old-school style. But they'll be a good way to get the blood pumping, for all of us who can get to the campground Friday night or early Saturday.

Dracon Adun · « **Reply #7 on:** March 01, 2010, 08:12:24 pm »

well, when i know where this event is, i will make attempts to get a ride, so i can be there. I love dag.

Alric · « **Reply #8 on:** March 01, 2010, 08:18:52 pm »

Morgantown, WV. The campground is a few miles outside of town.

Dracon Adun · « **Reply #9 on:** March 01, 2010, 08:31:02 pm »

so, if i drive or get a ride to the town, someone could get me to the battle field, or has the exact field not been found yet? Because i am certainly willing to hike there, i just wanna know where it is i am hikeing to, tis all.

Vistra · « **Reply #10 on:** March 01, 2010, 09:19:46 pm »

this event was epic last year. I'm going to be really bummed if I can't go this year.

Nyx Sciurus · « **Reply #11 on:** March 01, 2010, 11:53:53 pm »

YES!!! I so cannot wait for Dogs!!! I heard such amazing stuff about it last year!

Taltosh · « **Reply #12 on:** March 03, 2010, 12:46:12 am »

I went last year, and I'm from farther than any of you nay-sayers. I flew for more hours than you have to drive, and I still had 5 hours of driving to do!

Dracon Adun · « **Reply #13 on:** March 03, 2010, 09:21:18 pm »

Quote from: Taltosh on March 03, 2010, 12:46:12 am

farther than any of you nay-sayers

hope your not referring to me mate, i really wanna be there, i just gata find the means tis all.

Warwick · « **Reply #14 on:** March 03, 2010, 10:08:39 pm »

Im going to try my best to be there. DOW sounds like great fun!

Taltosh · « **Reply #15 on:** March 04, 2010, 01:15:47 am »

Quote from: Dracon Adun on March 03, 2010, 09:21:18 pm

Quote from: Taltosh on March 03, 2010, 12:46:12 am
farther than any of you nay-sayers

hope your not referring to me mate, i really wanna be there, i just gata find the means tis all.

Potential nay-sayers and whiners that a 3 hour drive is "too far." Last year's DoW was easily the most fun I've ever had at a Dag event, including Rag.

Ilsa Starling · « **Reply #16 on:** March 04, 2010, 01:43:53 am »

What Taltosh said-- last year's Dogs was my favorite event ever. If there's any chance of you makin' it out, jump on it.

I mean, c'mon. Last year's Dogs featured an invisible pink bunny rabbit, inadvertent highwaymen, truces, alliances, gypsy-switching deception, a dragon!, and good clean fighting. Does it get much better?

Aondor · « **Reply #17 on:** March 04, 2010, 04:54:06 am »

Im a purist fighter and for those Stick jocks who are scared to come don't be fighting heroicly in good garb is fun and you won't be rpg'd to death at all promise

Flora · « **Reply #18 on:** March 04, 2010, 08:28:18 pm »

Just started working on the dog tags.....this is going to be a great event!

Kromkar · « **Reply #19 on:** March 04, 2010, 10:12:49 pm »

I really want to go. I dont think I'll be able to. :/
It all depends on if my friends pay me the total $575 they owe me by then.

Oisín Leathshúileach · « **Reply #20 on:** March 04, 2010, 10:33:13 pm »

Quote from: Flora on March 04, 2010, 08:28:18 pm

Just started working on the dog tags.....this is going to be a great event!

Dog tags?

Also, I'm definitely going to be trying my best to make this.

Huntsman · « **Reply #21 on:** March 04, 2010, 10:36:38 pm »

I'm there! I just wish I was gonna be able to stay for the camping- unfortunately I think I'm going to have to just trip it down for the day of fighting. Still, looking forward to it.

Dracon Adun · « **Reply #22 on:** March 05, 2010, 03:29:54 pm »

i am in favor of that Aondor, screw stick jocks, ill there to be with my kin, the fighters and warriors of a nicer time. Hail my brother and sisters, ill do what i can to attend!

Flora · « **Reply #23 on:** March 05, 2010, 06:50:19 pm »

Quote from: Oisín Leathshúileach on March 04, 2010, 10:33:13 pm

Quote from: Flora on March 04, 2010, 08:28:18 pm
Just started working on the dog tags.....this is going to be a great event!

Dog tags?

Also, I'm definitely going to be trying my best to make this.

Like Rag Tags for Ragnorok for Dogs of war you get....Dog tags lol

Oisín Leathshúileach · « **Reply #24 on:** March 05, 2010, 06:56:51 pm »

Quote from: Flora on March 05, 2010, 06:50:19 pm

Quote from: Oisín Leathshúileach on March 04, 2010, 10:33:13 pm
Quote from: Flora on March 04, 2010, 08:28:18 pm
Just started working on the dog tags.....this is going to be a great event!

Dog tags?

Also, I'm definitely going to be trying my best to make this.
Like Rag Tags for Ragnorok for Dogs of war you get....Dog tags lol

Oisin 0, Captain Obvious 1. Thanks Flora!

Aondor · « **Reply #25 on:** March 08, 2010, 06:58:30 pm »

These are the direction Take the Coopers Rock Exit
From I-68 East,Take exit #15,At the stop sign TURN LEFT,If coming from I-68 West TURN RIGHT.
Turn RIGHT onto old route 73,go 1/4 mile and turn LEFT onto the Sand Springs Rd. go 2 miles more. Campground on the left.

Here is a site map when you enter the site theres an office first thing the nice people there will direct you to our camping sites which will be 65-73 on the left and 62-66 on the right

Aondor · « **Reply #26 on:** March 08, 2010, 07:02:44 pm »

If you have any questions or fears regarding finding the campsite get a hold of me I will give you my cell phone number and help to direct you if you become lost which you shouldn't.

The park has no physical address because its Wv and we don't need an address to find things

Dracon Adun · « **Reply #27 on:** March 10, 2010, 06:33:03 am »

Quote from: Aondor on March 08, 2010, 07:02:44 pm

If you have any questions or fears regarding finding the campsite get a hold of me I will give you my cell phone number and help to direct you if you become lost which you shouldn't.

The park has no physical address because its Wv and we don't need an address to find things

Aondor, you are absolutely magnificent. that is all.

Oisín Leathshúileach · « **Reply #28 on:** March 10, 2010, 05:38:24 pm »

Quote from: Aondor on March 08, 2010, 07:02:44 pm

If you have any questions or fears regarding finding the campsite get a hold of me I will give you my cell phone number and help to direct you if you become lost which you shouldn't.

The park has no physical address because its Wv and we don't need an address to find things

Is that kinda like how you don't need to know she's not your cousin to marry her?

Ocularis_Infernum · « **Reply #29 on:** March 22, 2010, 04:01:08 am »

I'm considering ending my indefinite hiatus from Dag for this event.

I hope to have the new chain and/or plate/scale fit and finished by then, but we'll see.

Huntsman · « **Reply #30 on:** March 23, 2010, 04:38:35 pm »

Quote from: Ocularis_Infernum on March 22, 2010, 04:01:08 am

I'm considering ending my indefinite hiatus from Dag for this event.

I hope to have the new chain and/or plate/scale fit and finished by then, but we'll see.

It's worth it.

Ocularis_Infernum · « **Reply #31 on:** March 23, 2010, 11:05:02 pm »

Quote from: Huntsman on March 23, 2010, 04:38:35 pm

Quote from: Ocularis_Infernum on March 22, 2010, 04:01:08 am
I'm considering ending my indefinite hiatus from Dag for this event.

I hope to have the new chain and/or plate/scale fit and finished by then, but we'll see.
It's worth it.

Ya, I skipped last years event because I didn't have complete veteran level garb (which I found out later was more veteran level than required). I really wanna get in on it this year.

Flora · « **Reply #32 on:** March 30, 2010, 08:30:51 pm »

Halfway done pouring the gnomes. Next step paint them. Can't wait for this event!

Aondor · « **Reply #33 on:** April 03, 2010, 05:35:11 pm »

getting closer everyday

edgethrop · « **Reply #34 on:** April 10, 2010, 01:17:04 am »

im a ride mooch so i ask here again if anyone from pittsburgh going if i can get aride

Ilsa Starling · « **Reply #35 on:** April 10, 2010, 01:28:55 am »

A good chunk of Drentha should be going down from Grove City, but I dunno how close we'd be passing Pittsburgh. I am a ride-mooch myself and not the one to contact, though!

Nyx Sciurus · « **Reply #36 on:** April 10, 2010, 03:03:30 pm »

Edgethrop, find me on the tome of faces ( Nyx Sciurus). I'm from Drentha, and I believe will be going pretty close to Pittsburgh on the way down. We can try and figure something out, or I can put you in touch with other people heading down.

☠Oni☠ · « **Reply #37 on:** April 10, 2010, 06:13:49 pm »

wow 23 hours for me and 400$ round trip in gas to bad cool name though sounds like allot of fun!

Evias, Sword for Hire · « **Reply #38 on:** April 13, 2010, 09:15:27 pm »

I'd dig this, the drive is a bit killer for me, though.

I hope there are pictures.

Graymael · « **Reply #39 on:** April 13, 2010, 11:07:47 pm »

Awright you Horrible Little Men, Post yer character bios for DOW II HERE http://www.dagorhir.com/forums/index.php?topic=13562.0

Dreadge · « **Reply #40 on:** April 20, 2010, 03:44:44 pm »

I'm Glad this is happening again, I missed it last year so i'm going this year

Smith017 · « **Reply #41 on:** April 23, 2010, 10:20:30 am »

Quote from: Flora on March 30, 2010, 08:30:51 pm

Halfway done pouring the gnomes. Next step paint them. Can't wait for this event!

MUST HAVE ONE......

Flora · « **Reply #42 on:** April 23, 2010, 07:26:35 pm »

Quote from: Smith017 on April 23, 2010, 10:20:30 am

Quote from: Flora on March 30, 2010, 08:30:51 pm
Halfway done pouring the gnomes. Next step paint them. Can't wait for this event!

MUST HAVE ONE......

You can win a golden Gnomie or after the event I may be willing to sell the gnomes that survive.

Smith017 · « **Reply #43 on:** April 24, 2010, 11:14:33 pm »

Quote from: Flora on April 23, 2010, 07:26:35 pm

Quote from: Smith017 on April 23, 2010, 10:20:30 am
Quote from: Flora on March 30, 2010, 08:30:51 pm
Halfway done pouring the gnomes. Next step paint them. Can't wait for this event!

MUST HAVE ONE......

You can win a golden Gnomie or after the event I may be willing to sell the gnomes that survive.

Awesome....on a side note...do you need a character bio if your not fighting...i have a friend who basically wants to camp and drink lol

Ilsa Starling · « **Reply #44 on:** April 24, 2010, 11:28:06 pm »

If he's not up for fighting, there's a chance that Flora and Tobias (or whoever's running the NPCs and props) will need non-combat characters to flesh out the main scenario during the day-- last year we had wandering healers, fairies, and an invisible pink bunny. I think that literally no one was left in camp during the fighting, so he might want to reconsider!

(I know, way to not answer the question, Ilsa.

)

Warwick · « **Reply #45 on:** April 25, 2010, 09:41:06 am »

Would this garb pass @ Dogs of War? I'm not sure if mine will because I wear a long sleeve shirt under my garb and all black shoes.

Ilsa Starling · « **Reply #46 on:** April 25, 2010, 01:09:42 pm »

I passed your questions on to the other organiers, Warwick. Thanks for bringing it up-- I feel it would help the event if we all better understood what garb standards we're shooting for.

In the meantime, here's what the Aratari handbook depicts as vet level garb:

It might be a worthwhile endeavor for us all to critically look at our garb and ask if we're meeting (preferably, exceeding!) the basic standards for garb listed in the Manual of Arms. Are we all in tunics of crotch-length or longer, acceptable pants, and shoes that make an attempt to blend in? Those standards met, are we striving to go beyond the basics and add to the event through our kits?

Of course, I'd be in raptures if everyone showed up in 'realist' garb, whatever that means for your persona!:

We'll see how the others chime in.

Dedric Aristata · « **Reply #47 on:** April 25, 2010, 01:39:08 pm »

Cover the mundane hem and the neckline and you should be fine. I can't imagine anybody being failed for a shoulder-seam if everything else looks good. You'd probably blend right in.

Last year I saw several people wearing garb like this. It all looked good, but pieces of it were mundane - though someone a hundred years ago wouldn't have known, someone familiar with Wal-Mart could tell pretty easily.

Lykos MacGregor · « **Reply #48 on:** April 25, 2010, 04:01:11 pm »

I always had the feeling that Dogs of War is about constant improvement, not status quo. If the leaders of the event did allow something last year, it does not necessarily mean they will let it go this time around.

Rather than use a mundane shirt underneath, I would suggest going ahead and making a tunic instead. This event is to help make Dagorhir a better and more "period" game.

I am not an organizer, of course, so I can not speak to what they will let slide or not.

Dedric Aristata · « **Reply #49 on:** April 25, 2010, 04:18:00 pm »

I agree with Lykos, however, if only the sleeve is visible and you tuck the cuff into period-ish gloves, nothing mundane will be showing. In case the seams are showing and you don't want that, you could always apply some sort of cloth wrap to your upper arms/shoulders. While this is a very generic statement, and I'm sure Alric will quickly correct me and explain further

, I've often seen such wraps in very period and beautiful outfits.

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