Post by AK_Brickster on Sept 3, 2014 17:24:09 GMT -8
Attention, residents of Garheim!
Due to the presence of the Queen's forces in our land, and the effort required to expel them, the annual fishing tournament has been a bit delayed, but with the majority of the Queen's troops on the run, I think it's time to break out the fishing rods and head for your favorite fishing hole!
Welcome to the 3rd annual Garheim Fishing Tournament!
Summer is drawing to a close, and the first leaves are beginning to show hints of yellows and reds. Mountains low enough to be snow-free during the summer are starting to get a light dusting of powdered snow, and the majestic arctic moose are gearing up for mating season.
Moose by Eklund - on Flickr
Before ice starts to form on the northern coastlines, it's time to gear up for the annual fishing tournament. This year, we celebrate our victory over the Queen's men, and the Jarl is happy to see the morale of the local Garhims boosted by the prospect of bringing in this year's trophy catch.
There will be much to do to rebuild the towns before winter, but for now, the people need a respite from work and battle, and the influx of fish that will be caught during the course of the tourney will help to feed those who have lost their homes, crops and livestock to the Queen's raiders.
Challenge: Create up to 2 characters who will participate in the fishing contest. They can include your main LoR character, but that is not required, as some of our characters may be too busy finishing off the Queen's mainland forces in other parts of Roawia to participate. Make a short back-story for each angler and post a picture of him/her/them with their fishing gear.
Here is an example entry from last year's winner:
Fishing Tourney - By Kayne
Each fisherman has certain skills that you must decide: Lure-making Skill, Fishing Technique, and Luck (something all fishermen need from time-to-time!)
Assign up to 6 points between the 3 skills, from 1-4 (each skill must be at least a value of 1). The higher the skill, the more rolls you'll be allowed for that part of the fish-catching process. Example: Lure-making 3, Technique 2, Luck 1 = Total of 6 points
The second part of the challenge is to decide where you would like to fish. The regions vary in fish quantity, weather conditions, and the size of the fish in the area. A higher number in the first 2 categories indicates a higher level of difficulty. A higher number in the size category means that is the largest fish you can get in that area, from 1 being a small minnow to 6 being a literal sea-monster!
Your locations to choose from are (Quantity, Weather, and Size rankings follow):
1) Lake Mikithdar - Q 2, W 1, S 3 - A peaceful lake in summer, the conditions on the lake are fine and the fish plentiful. Many people from the capital and neighboring towns fish this area often though, so fish rarely have time to grow to immense sizes before being caught.
2) Gulf of Fishes - Q 3, W 2, S 4 - As it's name suggests, this is a great place to catch fish. It is a large body of water though, so there is some slightly choppy seas, and the fish move around in schools, making it sometimes tough to track them down in such an expansive habitat. Large fish from the ocean sometimes make their way into the bay, so good-sized catches are not uncommon.
3) Ice Fishing in the NW Coast - Q 1, W 1, S 2 - The weather in winter can be ferocious, but in summer, a small ice-fishing hut provides plenty of protection. The waters this far north are rarely fished, so this is the best place to catch something in all of Garheim, but since you have to pull it through your ice-fishing hole, the size of your catch is severely limited.
4) Jharton Bay - Q 4, W 3, S 5 - Off the Southwest coast of Garheim, there is some competition for the best fishing spots from large Lenfel ships, so finding the fish can be a bit tricky. Open water means that there are a few large waves present, so be careful. It also means that there are big fish to be found out there!
5) The Howling Seas - Q 2, W 6, S 6 - Due to the severe weather, this region is barely an option, even in the summer months. However, the Howling Seas supports one of the richest fish populations in all of Roawia, and some have said that the fish there are so large, they could swallow a man whole! Rich rewards may be found, IF you can live to tell the tale...
6) Kregand's Crater - Q 6, W 6, S 7 (sum of two rolls, up to 7) In the mountains north of Mikithdar, there is a deep pool, created by hotsprings. It is rumored to be the home of an enormous fish-monster, the size of a small ship. However, the surface waters are boiling hot, and even the best fishing gear won't last long. If you DO succeed in landing a fish, you'll get to roll twice and add the scores for a total of up to 7 for each luck point you have.
Basically, you'll have to roll 6's twice to have a chance at landing the biggest fish in Roawia!
Example:
Fisherman Name: Grunch
Skills: Lure 2, Skill 3, Luck 1 (This character would get 2 rolls to lure in a fish, 3 rolls to successfully fight the fish, and 1 roll to determine the size of the fish.)
Location: Jharton Bay (Q 4, W 3, S 5)
This fisherman has decent lure-making ability, so he gets 2 chances to hook a fish. Since the quantity of fish in Jharton Bay is ranked a 4 (moderately difficult), he must roll a 4 or higher to hook a fish.
Rolls: 3, 4 - Grunch hooks a fish!
The weather off the coast of Jharton is a little rough, but our man has good skill. He has 3 tries to roll greater than or equal to a 3 to overcome the conditions.
Rolls: 6, 2, 3 (catches fish - note: though both the 6 and 3 qualify, only your best roll counts)
The fish off of the coast of Jharton can be quite large, but Grunch is short on luck. He'll only get 1 roll to determine the size, which maxes out at 5 for this fishing spot.
Rolls: 6 (discarded - too high), 5
Final Results of Example: Grunch catches a fish, and it's a big one! It looks like he used what little luck he had to max out his potential catch's size.
If you have any questions regarding how this works, please feel free to ask them in this thread, or PM me if you want to keep your strategy safe.
The winner will be whoever catches the biggest fish. If there is a tie, then the scores of the finalists' 2nd biggest fish will determine the winner (assuming you entered two characters).
Lastly, it may come out that there is one region that is far more chosen than the others. If more than 5 people choose the same region, the quantity of fish in that region will be reduced by 1, due to heavy competition, so keep that in mind!
Also, your characters must fish in two different locations, and they must have different stats from each other.
Reward: 2 points for entering, 2 for winning (largest catch), along with the esteemed title of "Champion of Fishes"! There will also be a runner-up award of 1 point for the person who's fishing duo has the best combined score, and 1 point for best entry, as chosen by an open poll.
Deadline: September 14th (any time zone)
NOTE: If you'd like to enter the same characters you used last year, that is permitted, but you'll need to take a new picture and update their story.
Due to the presence of the Queen's forces in our land, and the effort required to expel them, the annual fishing tournament has been a bit delayed, but with the majority of the Queen's troops on the run, I think it's time to break out the fishing rods and head for your favorite fishing hole!
Welcome to the 3rd annual Garheim Fishing Tournament!
Summer is drawing to a close, and the first leaves are beginning to show hints of yellows and reds. Mountains low enough to be snow-free during the summer are starting to get a light dusting of powdered snow, and the majestic arctic moose are gearing up for mating season.
Moose by Eklund - on Flickr
Before ice starts to form on the northern coastlines, it's time to gear up for the annual fishing tournament. This year, we celebrate our victory over the Queen's men, and the Jarl is happy to see the morale of the local Garhims boosted by the prospect of bringing in this year's trophy catch.
There will be much to do to rebuild the towns before winter, but for now, the people need a respite from work and battle, and the influx of fish that will be caught during the course of the tourney will help to feed those who have lost their homes, crops and livestock to the Queen's raiders.
Challenge: Create up to 2 characters who will participate in the fishing contest. They can include your main LoR character, but that is not required, as some of our characters may be too busy finishing off the Queen's mainland forces in other parts of Roawia to participate. Make a short back-story for each angler and post a picture of him/her/them with their fishing gear.
Here is an example entry from last year's winner:
Fishing Tourney - By Kayne
Each fisherman has certain skills that you must decide: Lure-making Skill, Fishing Technique, and Luck (something all fishermen need from time-to-time!)
Assign up to 6 points between the 3 skills, from 1-4 (each skill must be at least a value of 1). The higher the skill, the more rolls you'll be allowed for that part of the fish-catching process. Example: Lure-making 3, Technique 2, Luck 1 = Total of 6 points
The second part of the challenge is to decide where you would like to fish. The regions vary in fish quantity, weather conditions, and the size of the fish in the area. A higher number in the first 2 categories indicates a higher level of difficulty. A higher number in the size category means that is the largest fish you can get in that area, from 1 being a small minnow to 6 being a literal sea-monster!
Your locations to choose from are (Quantity, Weather, and Size rankings follow):
1) Lake Mikithdar - Q 2, W 1, S 3 - A peaceful lake in summer, the conditions on the lake are fine and the fish plentiful. Many people from the capital and neighboring towns fish this area often though, so fish rarely have time to grow to immense sizes before being caught.
2) Gulf of Fishes - Q 3, W 2, S 4 - As it's name suggests, this is a great place to catch fish. It is a large body of water though, so there is some slightly choppy seas, and the fish move around in schools, making it sometimes tough to track them down in such an expansive habitat. Large fish from the ocean sometimes make their way into the bay, so good-sized catches are not uncommon.
3) Ice Fishing in the NW Coast - Q 1, W 1, S 2 - The weather in winter can be ferocious, but in summer, a small ice-fishing hut provides plenty of protection. The waters this far north are rarely fished, so this is the best place to catch something in all of Garheim, but since you have to pull it through your ice-fishing hole, the size of your catch is severely limited.
4) Jharton Bay - Q 4, W 3, S 5 - Off the Southwest coast of Garheim, there is some competition for the best fishing spots from large Lenfel ships, so finding the fish can be a bit tricky. Open water means that there are a few large waves present, so be careful. It also means that there are big fish to be found out there!
5) The Howling Seas - Q 2, W 6, S 6 - Due to the severe weather, this region is barely an option, even in the summer months. However, the Howling Seas supports one of the richest fish populations in all of Roawia, and some have said that the fish there are so large, they could swallow a man whole! Rich rewards may be found, IF you can live to tell the tale...
6) Kregand's Crater - Q 6, W 6, S 7 (sum of two rolls, up to 7) In the mountains north of Mikithdar, there is a deep pool, created by hotsprings. It is rumored to be the home of an enormous fish-monster, the size of a small ship. However, the surface waters are boiling hot, and even the best fishing gear won't last long. If you DO succeed in landing a fish, you'll get to roll twice and add the scores for a total of up to 7 for each luck point you have.
Basically, you'll have to roll 6's twice to have a chance at landing the biggest fish in Roawia!
Example:
Fisherman Name: Grunch
Skills: Lure 2, Skill 3, Luck 1 (This character would get 2 rolls to lure in a fish, 3 rolls to successfully fight the fish, and 1 roll to determine the size of the fish.)
Location: Jharton Bay (Q 4, W 3, S 5)
This fisherman has decent lure-making ability, so he gets 2 chances to hook a fish. Since the quantity of fish in Jharton Bay is ranked a 4 (moderately difficult), he must roll a 4 or higher to hook a fish.
Rolls: 3, 4 - Grunch hooks a fish!
The weather off the coast of Jharton is a little rough, but our man has good skill. He has 3 tries to roll greater than or equal to a 3 to overcome the conditions.
Rolls: 6, 2, 3 (catches fish - note: though both the 6 and 3 qualify, only your best roll counts)
The fish off of the coast of Jharton can be quite large, but Grunch is short on luck. He'll only get 1 roll to determine the size, which maxes out at 5 for this fishing spot.
Rolls: 6 (discarded - too high), 5
Final Results of Example: Grunch catches a fish, and it's a big one! It looks like he used what little luck he had to max out his potential catch's size.
If you have any questions regarding how this works, please feel free to ask them in this thread, or PM me if you want to keep your strategy safe.
The winner will be whoever catches the biggest fish. If there is a tie, then the scores of the finalists' 2nd biggest fish will determine the winner (assuming you entered two characters).
Lastly, it may come out that there is one region that is far more chosen than the others. If more than 5 people choose the same region, the quantity of fish in that region will be reduced by 1, due to heavy competition, so keep that in mind!
Also, your characters must fish in two different locations, and they must have different stats from each other.
Reward: 2 points for entering, 2 for winning (largest catch), along with the esteemed title of "Champion of Fishes"! There will also be a runner-up award of 1 point for the person who's fishing duo has the best combined score, and 1 point for best entry, as chosen by an open poll.
Deadline: September 14th (any time zone)
NOTE: If you'd like to enter the same characters you used last year, that is permitted, but you'll need to take a new picture and update their story.