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# Make a new instance OR backup the existing instance and wipe it.
 
# Make a new instance OR backup the existing instance and wipe it.
 
# Copy over the hero day build, compiled with the flag.
 
# Copy over the hero day build, compiled with the flag.
 
  
 
== Build Adjustments ==
 
== Build Adjustments ==
* hero day bot [3783] -- hands PC level-up adjustments, sets up skills. Put in "The Beginning" [3700]
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* At 3700, The Beginning
* the trainer [301] -- hands out red hero gear -- put where appropriate (VB Center Square?)
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** remove the one-way north exit to [3768]
* hippy hero day bot [22891] -- use verb_prog safe <on/off> to make main byways of VB safe
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** load the hero day bot [3783]. This handles the level-up adjustments, skills, and language, and transports PCs to a readtherules check [bot 3784 in room 3792] that will in turn transport PCs to VB temple
  
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* At 3499, the Var Bandor Temple
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** load the trainer [301] -- he hands out red hero gear
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** load hippy hero day bot [22891] -- use verb_prog safe <on/off> to make VB temple & Dantaron/Aragol Streets safe for training / resurrecting
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* At 13640/41/43, the Wanderers Leaderboards
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** back up info and reset them afterwards (the PK board might see some action!), '''OR'''
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** disable access to the Wanderer hall (remove exit, set room flags etc)
  
 
== Other ==
 
== Other ==
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* make up backup of rumors
 
* at some point prior, post announcement to Avendar forum, TMS, TMC, Facebook group [http://www.topmudsites.com/forums/mud-announcements/7359-avendar-hero-day-2015-a.html (example)]
 
* at some point prior, post announcement to Avendar forum, TMS, TMC, Facebook group [http://www.topmudsites.com/forums/mud-announcements/7359-avendar-hero-day-2015-a.html (example)]
 
* update MOTD on prod, send note with info to help visitors (game environment/RP is nonstandard for the event)
 
* update MOTD on prod, send note with info to help visitors (game environment/RP is nonstandard for the event)
 
* when event starts, post followups to the announcements elsewhere notifying that IT HAS BEGUN
 
* when event starts, post followups to the announcements elsewhere notifying that IT HAS BEGUN
* If changing rules helpfiles:
 
**carefully re-keyword the rules helpfile (eg usualrules)
 
**add 'rules' keyword to the 'hero day' helpfile keywords, change level to -1
 
  
 
== Misc / Example Event Resources ==
 
== Misc / Example Event Resources ==
* Great Race - NPC Magnani [300]
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Recommended: add "heroday" or "hero day" as a name keyword to HeroDay-specific mob/obj resources.
* Trial by Stone - Also Magnani [300]
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* Great Race - Magnani [mob 300]
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* Trial by Stone - also Magnani [300]
 
* Scavenger Hunt/War: have an NPC give chars a list of items to attain
 
* Scavenger Hunt/War: have an NPC give chars a list of items to attain
** the list of fangs [282] (get 6 of 8), reward "the Fanged Codpiece of Sorrows" [284]
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** the list of fangs [obj 282] (get 6 of 8), reward "the Fanged Codpiece of Sorrows" [284]
 
** the list of fowl [283] (get 15 of 20 bird tongues), reward "the Crown of Woven Fowl Tongues" [285]
 
** the list of fowl [283] (get 15 of 20 bird tongues), reward "the Crown of Woven Fowl Tongues" [285]
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* Arena Battle!
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** use the subarea of Dolgrael's temple for paired / team fights, a tourney, or all of the above.
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** could sponsored by Dolgrael avatar [1226] or Dolgrael high priest in arena .
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** possible start: transfer PCs to [18651], yell "BEGIN!" 10 seconds after everyone enters the portal.
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** Rewards could include one or more pieces of the mei'tzec gear [18662 - 18669]
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** could also have other themed team fights (eg spirit vs void templars)
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* Bring in some of our [[NPC_Recurring_Figures]]? It'll be a stroll down memory lane for some players. :)
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* Epic Challenges:
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** Defeat Dullaek Pak -- load the non-poofing portal to the Caliphate [25617] somewhere in the storm [eg 2146]
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** etc

Latest revision as of 12:24, 2 February 2015

Code / Server Adjustments

  1. Pray thrice to Ashur and grab a monkey wrench.
  2. Make a new instance OR backup the existing instance and wipe it.
  3. Copy over the hero day build, compiled with the flag.

Build Adjustments

  • At 3700, The Beginning
    • remove the one-way north exit to [3768]
    • load the hero day bot [3783]. This handles the level-up adjustments, skills, and language, and transports PCs to a readtherules check [bot 3784 in room 3792] that will in turn transport PCs to VB temple
  • At 3499, the Var Bandor Temple
    • load the trainer [301] -- he hands out red hero gear
    • load hippy hero day bot [22891] -- use verb_prog safe <on/off> to make VB temple & Dantaron/Aragol Streets safe for training / resurrecting
  • At 13640/41/43, the Wanderers Leaderboards
    • back up info and reset them afterwards (the PK board might see some action!), OR
    • disable access to the Wanderer hall (remove exit, set room flags etc)

Other

  • make up backup of rumors
  • at some point prior, post announcement to Avendar forum, TMS, TMC, Facebook group (example)
  • update MOTD on prod, send note with info to help visitors (game environment/RP is nonstandard for the event)
  • when event starts, post followups to the announcements elsewhere notifying that IT HAS BEGUN

Misc / Example Event Resources

Recommended: add "heroday" or "hero day" as a name keyword to HeroDay-specific mob/obj resources.

  • Great Race - Magnani [mob 300]
  • Trial by Stone - also Magnani [300]
  • Scavenger Hunt/War: have an NPC give chars a list of items to attain
    • the list of fangs [obj 282] (get 6 of 8), reward "the Fanged Codpiece of Sorrows" [284]
    • the list of fowl [283] (get 15 of 20 bird tongues), reward "the Crown of Woven Fowl Tongues" [285]
  • Arena Battle!
    • use the subarea of Dolgrael's temple for paired / team fights, a tourney, or all of the above.
    • could sponsored by Dolgrael avatar [1226] or Dolgrael high priest in arena .
    • possible start: transfer PCs to [18651], yell "BEGIN!" 10 seconds after everyone enters the portal.
    • Rewards could include one or more pieces of the mei'tzec gear [18662 - 18669]
    • could also have other themed team fights (eg spirit vs void templars)
  • Bring in some of our NPC_Recurring_Figures? It'll be a stroll down memory lane for some players. :)
  • Epic Challenges:
    • Defeat Dullaek Pak -- load the non-poofing portal to the Caliphate [25617] somewhere in the storm [eg 2146]
    • etc