This humble site houses an archive of news and announcements from Simutronics Corporation's text-based massive multiplayer online roleplaying game GemStone IV. The most recent announcements are on the entry page and a more comprehensive archive can be accessed through the links on the right sidebar. You may also narrow the focus through the various labels on the lower righthand side of this page. Click on the title of each post for the original post in the official GSIV message boards. Keep in mind, however, that if the post had been pushed out of the official boards, the link will take you to the GemStone IV announcements folder.
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SimuCon 2007 Update

Author: SIMU-SOLOMON
Date: 2/26/2007 5:38:54 PM


Info is here:

http://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=95&category=1&topic=1&message=61

Solomon

"Experience will come, it's not a race or anything. The ones who kill themselves to get to the finish are the ones who tire out quickly. It's good to take things at a brisk pace--and always persevere."



Note: Click here if the above link is not available.

CONVERT update

Author: GS4-OSCURO
Date: 2/23/2007 7:11:23 AM


The change to CONVERT that was announced last month is now live. Characters can now CONVERT SET to a deity only if they have not yet chosen a deity. If you would like to change your convert status once set, seek out a cleric who can cast Intercession.

= - GM Oscuro - =

Empath/Cleric Team

This message was originally posted in Gods and Minor Spirits of Elanthia, General Discussion. To discuss the above follow the link below.

http://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=11&topic=2&message=465

Website Update

Author: GS4-KITRINA
Date: 2/20/2007 12:10:23 PM


As some of you have already noticed, the website has been updated! :)

Senior GH Valcole took on the task of re-organizing the website navigation and with the help of Jeff-the-web-guy (that's his real name!), they were able to improve the functionality and ease of finding information.

There are still a few things to iron out, but this is the layout we hope to use going forward. As you'll notice, you can access almost every document through a very intuitive means of mousing over a particular subject to find the info you are looking for.

But wait, there's more!

Ryan-the-artist-guy (honestly, what is wrong with parents these days?!), created two new profession illustrations. The first is a dwarf battling a frost giant on the glacier. The second is a sorceress summoning a vathor. Not only do they make up our new front page banner, they can also be downloaded as wallpaper and AIM icons!

All of these changes/updates are a work in progress, so please give us your feedback as you're using the new navigation.

~ Kitrina

This message was originally posted in Front Ends, Forums, and Computer Help, Website Discussions. To discuss the above follow the link below.

http://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=3&topic=14&message=244

GATHER update

Author: GS4-TILMONT
Date: 2/20/2007 8:31:59 AM


Fletching required that the GATHER verb be fixed, so while I was in there, I made some other modifications to the GATHER verb as well.

Now, you can not only gather projectiles and shafts, but you can also gather bundles of projectiles (to a limited degree) as well as any herbs and skins that are normally able to be bundled.

Enjoy.

Tilmont

~The reality about reality, is that there is very little reality about.~

NOTE: If you need my attention on a post, be sure to include my full GM name in it so I'll see it when I search... I just don't read the boards as much as I used to.

This message was originally posted in General Roleplaying, Roleplaying Verb Discussion. To discuss the above follow the link below.

http://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=9&topic=10&message=2973

Learn all about yourself

Author: GS4-ILDRAN
Date: 2/17/2007 11:18:18 PM


IOI: 5

Ever wanted to know what House you belong to? Or what level you are? Or when you were born?

Now you can!

PROFILE has a new option, PROFILE FULL, which will display your profile as if you had every option turned on. Now you can learn everything there is to know about your favorite character: Yours!

- Ildran

This message was originally posted in General Roleplaying, Roleplaying Verb Discussion. To discuss the above follow the link below.

http://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=9&topic=10&message=2947

POLICY 18

Author: GS4-KHALADON
Date: 2/8/2007 10:17:21 PM


It was brought to our attention some time back that the penalties associated with being in violation of POLICY 18 (AFK scripting) were not in line with the GemStone IV experience model, and other game developements, so the senior staff reviewed and updated the POLICY.

Please take note of it by typing POLICY 18 in game.

~Khaladon, SGM

All your cookies are belong to us.

This message was originally posted in Help for Players, Policy Discussions. To discuss the above follow the link below.

http://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=2&topic=14&message=870

Kharam Dzu Weaponry Adds Runestaves To Its Stock

Author: GS4-LIIA
Date: 2/3/2007 8:02:01 PM


While passing through the Company Store on the way to sell some recently acquired bounty, our source overheard a gruff dwarven voice coming from behind a steel door.

"Fine, I'll keep those blasted sticks here! Now get outta my shop unless ye plan to buy somethin'!"

Rumor has it that the table previously located at the intersection of Dragonspine and Krodera will now be used to stock extra liquor behind Shorga's bar in the Adventurers' Rest.

This message was originally posted in Towns, Kharam Dzu. To discuss the above follow the link below.

http://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=19&topic=12&message=3151