7 Days early race edition
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Topic: 7 Days early race edition
Posted By: Hugie
Subject: 7 Days early race edition
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2011 at 10:08
"7 Days in Middle Kingdom" is coming out early this week, to chart the progress of the Race to the Centre of the Universe
"Castle" Hugie is in Turmoil “The place is like a PigSty” Lilian complains, oblivous to Hugie’s correction 'Hog Sty'.
“At least my library is all ship-shape - why we had an elf in yesterday taking an interest in the books. We may be small, but we’re perfectly formed” Sure enough, everyone is getting ready for the race. We’ve decided to send Sam the Scout, mainly because Steve (the favourite) trained for the after race celebration instead of the race, and has a hangover that could last 4 days. The farmers are out washing and shampooing the pigs - we’re going to go out in style, at least! The philosophers of our patch of Middle Earth have been examining the map of the Illyriad. “Fifdy-eid ‘ours do go - dat meand Duralia and Dallimbar should sdard jusd aboud dow” - Peter never did get used to the smell, so he’s still holding his nose. Under Starter's Orders The first runners from the outlying provinces have already started! As they pass, new runners will join them forming a circle of runners all converging on Centrum! It’s going to be colourful. The rest of Wolcast, and Kal Tifikan should be joining the race about now. Windlost, Ragallon, Taomist, Mal-Motsha, anyone from Keshalia who hasn’t already started, Turalia and Tallimar, Azura, Lan Larosh, should be under starters’ orders. When you see the runners, wish them well on their way. Bananas, Jelly Babies and drinks of water are always welcome - beer and rocks are NOT suitable gifts and will be treated as sabotage! Beauty Tips for Runners For those runners who want to look their best, our stylist has this to add: Moisture under the armpits is never appealing. Take plenty of changes of vests with your clan and alliance colours on, and a suitable deodorant - Aluminium Oxide for humans, Fullers’ Earth for Orcs, or Iron Oxide for dwarves. Elves of course don’t perspire! Remember to bring a hair brush or comb. If there’s a photo finish, it is as well to be prepared. Drink plenty of water and make sure your pores are open. And try to avoid those unsightly muscles in your legs! An Ode to the Runners We are very lucky that our Bard has offered to write a eulogy For the glory of your alliances and your clans Fleet of foot, Colours flying, faces terse Go the 600, with their 43,000 fans To the centre of the Universe All Hail King Sigurd Majestically bemused as these coloured runners pass Wondering how a war could become so absurd How the Illyriad could have become such a farce But low, the time approaches at the flag Runners jostling for position to the time One runner thinks he has it in the bag Another bemoans that this bard struggles to rhyme An update to the Prize Pot Many thanks to those who have pledged prizes, and more welcome. Please be prepared to ship directly to the winners
GOLD - generous offers from Ander, Kilo and an anonymous donor bring the prize pot to just over 5million gold BASIC RESOURCES (wood, clay, iron, stone) - generous donations from Nesse, Ander, and Bix bring this to 25,600 of each. For new players, this will be shipped in stages so as not to overwhelm your storage ADVANCED RESOURCES (beer, cows, horses, books, leather armour, plate and chain armour, saddles, bows, spears, swords) - generous donations from Nesse, Gratch, Ander, Qaal, Lorre, Silent, Hathaldir, our anonymous donor, and Neytiri, suffice to say the prize pot is big! General Chat agrees that 50% of the prize pot goes to the winner, and the remainder will be split between up to 3 runners-up. We’d like to award a prize to the newest Illy member to enter the race (regardless of place), just checking we can find this out. |
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Posted By: Hugie
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2011 at 21:38
Just over 40 hrs to go:
Time for scouts setting out from:  Arran, Azura, Lan Larosh, The Western Isles, farthest reaches of Tor Carrock and Keppen Meilla, Kal Tirkan, nearer parts of Wolcast, Windlost Ragallon, Taomist (who haven't already), Mal Motsha and of course Keshalia, Zanpur and Turalia, and some parts of PerrigorGOOD LUCK, and have fun!
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Posted By: Sister Nikki
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 03:59
what are the rules ? 
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Posted By: Qaal
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 12:39
Sister Nikki: the rules are in the Race to the Center of the Universe thread on page 2. The thread is here: http://forum.illyriad.co.uk/race-to-the-centre-of-the-universe_topic2318_page2.html" rel="nofollow - http://forum.illyriad.co.uk/race-to-the-centre-of-the-universe_topic2318_page2.html |
Sister Nikki wrote:Posted By: surferdude
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2011 at 19:51
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I looked and I saw this... http://www.illyriad.co.uk/World/Map?filename=Illyriad_x0_y-2_z6_2011-09-04T19-45-400524975b-4923-478a-83f5-db2dc6777cb0.jpg" rel="nofollow">  And a few minutes later... http://www.illyriad.co.uk/World/Map?filename=Illyriad_x0_y-2_z4_2011-09-04T19-52-01138c118a-382d-440b-9f26-4ece102728da.jpg" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: surferdude
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2011 at 19:56
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And with 3 minutes to go: http://www.illyriad.co.uk/World/Map?filename=Illyriad_x0_y-2_z1_2011-09-04T19-57-03da16dce6-b462-43ae-8c0c-a49e6386472b.jpg" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: Tordenkaffen
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2011 at 20:24
| Who won? |
Posted By: GM ThunderCat
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2011 at 20:36
Top 50 Results of (251 Scouting missions):
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Posted By: Rill
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2011 at 20:39
| Well done all! |
Posted By: Hugie
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2011 at 20:45
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Thanks ThunderCat - can you tell us who was entrant newest to the game? |
Posted By: GM ThunderCat
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2011 at 20:49
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Newest player in the top 50 was Vax - starting around 31st Aug 2011 10:09 Newest player in the running was stormyfs - starting around 31st Aug 2011 21:50
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Posted By: Meriel
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2011 at 21:02
| Good job! Congrats ladypinkvarmint |
Posted By: Tordenkaffen
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2011 at 21:06
Congratulations to the winner! I hope you have your storehouse up 'n ready 
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Posted By: Hugie
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2011 at 21:31
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Vax it is - he was within 1 second! Solid gold effort! All my vans are out on the winning prize so it will be a while before I can follow up with 2nd, 3rd, 4th, but other contributors please send direct
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Posted By: Skirty
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2011 at 21:32
Congratulations and well done to all, especially Hugie for coming up with the idea and organising same. 
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Posted By: Hugie
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2011 at 22:41
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The philosophers of Castle Hugie have consulted the oracle (an inflated pig's bladder) and decreed that stormyfs showed such pluck in entering, that he should receive an additional prize, as well as the prize to the most honorable Vax. After a game of mystic football this prize has been decreed at 100,000 gold pieces which are now on their way. This decision was calculated from the number of goals scored by the farmers against the mages during the match. The shipment to the most honorable Vax will take a little longer since it requires more transport, and the vans to LadyPink will be gone for days
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Posted By: stormyfs
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2011 at 03:32
| Umm... Thank you :D |
Posted By: Rill
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2011 at 03:39
| well done stormy and vax! |
Posted By: Juswin
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2011 at 11:54
| there should be another event like this :D |
Posted By: lorre
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2011 at 15:26
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prizes are send any problems with it let me know ------------- The battlefield is a scene of constant chaos. The winner will be the one who controls that chaos, both his own and the enemies. Napoleon Bonaparte |