The Quest!

1. The Quest!

   #1

   --http://images.burningman.com/index.cgi?q_keyword=&q_year=&q_category=&q_photog=&go.x=11&go.y=11  (Burning Man)
   
   --[What makes a weapon magic?]  (see MJS's submission of same name)
   
   Also, if anyone has other ideas, we can still throw more choices into the poll! Ideally, this poll should marinate for a week or two anyway.

2. Re: The Quest!

   #2

   I'm quite torn between music/song and youtube inspired. What might those two categories entail?
   
   For the first: Obviously composition is out of the question, but perhaps choose a song and use that as a basis for your submission? Or perhaps everyone must use the same song? Or the submission must incorporate music or a song in some central way.
   
   For the second: Just do a random video theme, or focused along certain ideas/lines?

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   I am for picking a song ad making a sub to fit it.

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   #4

   So, is the "Mongols!" idea basically a challenge to create a horde of nomadic warriors?

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   #5

   To Quoteth AG:
   
   

   I feel like going academic on your collective arses:
   
   The Mongol Inspired Quest:
   Anything pertaining to those centuries of world history in which the Mongols were the undisputed masters of the world. Whether it be horse clans that inspire, the siege of Kiev or Baghdad, Khans or even weapons. Whatever as long as the sub is inspired by Mongols... Which could result in anything really.

6. Re: The Quest!

   #6

   I'll have to play the Mongols campaign on Age of Empires II and should be primed then to write something solid.

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   #7

   Come on, Burning Man.  It's like a bunchload of post-modern gypsies converging on a piece of wilderness, and then having everyone else come too to take advantage of...

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   #8

   Don't much care myself - the visuals are awesome.
   
   
   
   
   

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   #9

   I have started to write a Mongol inspired post, inspired by the quest idea... So I'm kinda hoping for the Mongol to become a quest.

10. Re: The Quest!

    #10

    As long as people care about the quest, I am fine with whatever.

11. Re: The Quest!

    #11

    I'm fine with whatever we pick

12. Re: The Quest!

    #12

    I suddenly remembered that it's probably then thousand million years since I have written anything in the forums.
    
    "Come on people, vote!"

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    #13

    How about "What makes a Mongol weapon magic using inspiration from Burning Man"
    
    ;)

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    #14

    Set to music found on Youtube?

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    #15

    Sure.
    
    Why not.

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    #16

    Votes are tight now. :dunno:

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    #17

    erm, can we extend the poll?

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    #18

    Extended 7 days...don't have to use that whole time but there it is.

19. Re: The Quest!

    #19

    Nooooooo!!! Teh votzors has changededed!

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    #20

    Hmmm, 14 votes is a decent tally, folks. Seems like 'Magic Weapon" is in the lead. What do we want to do here? I want to make sure the majority is on board with whatever theme we choose.
    
    Should we just go with "What makes a weapon Magic" at this point? Add other choices? start over?
    
    Again, just want to make sure, everyone (or close to it) is happy, or at least accepting of the highest-voted Quest option.
    
    feedback?

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    #21

    Well, the poll's set to run a few more days.  I'm good with whatever the majority is.

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    #22

    I'm not sure I understand the topic: What makes a weapon magic?
    
    Are we referring to the process by which the weapon in question becomes magical?
    
    Because for some reason I keep getting the same default answer, magic makes a weapon magical.
    
    meph.

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    #23

    I had similar thoughts, Scras :)
    
    Perhaps, MJS' sub may help (of the same name). Or, perhaps MJS can say a few words about it, since it was his suggestion.

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    #24

    Well, after rereading the Sub, I've already got an idea for mine.
    
    It is more how the weapon has acquired its magic.  Better then 'Booga Booga! POOF ... Magic Sword...'
    
    

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    #25

    Here is the link Scras-
    
    http://www.strolen.com/content.php?node=2715
    
    Well, we don't have to go for this one. Mongols or any other is perfectly fine by me. It's basicly categories of requirements for making a magic weapons submission. When I made it, the intention was to challenge Strolenites to make magic weapons based on those guidelines, it never caught on so I thought that it might not be the worst of quests.
    
    

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    #26

    Well, I use many different approaches in Coldforged. Some of these angles of approach are:
    -Superior craftsmanship, for instance the D&D "once in a lifetime masterpiece of a dwarven master smith", makes a weapon magic
    -Powerful emotions makes weapons magic. Just like powerful emotions while dying makes a ghost, powerful emotions can also imbue items with magic
    -Worship makes an item magic (holy relics for instance)
    -Enhancing weapons while dreaming makes weapons magic. (For those who know how to do so)
    -Sacrificed and bound spirits and souls makes weapons magic
    -Being used or touched by beings of power makes weapons magic
    -Bathing the weapons in the blood of enemies makes weapons magic
    -Blessings makes weapons magic
    -Special metals and/or alloys makes weapons magic
    -Magic makes weapons magic
    -Psionic abilities makes weapons magic
    -Technology makes weapons magic
    
    and so on. Add chrome and rituals and you have your quest entries.

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    #27

    So in short, anything better then "Booga! Booga! " Poof! Magic Sword! :)
    
    
    
    

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    #28

    Well lets get this thing rolling then!

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    #29

    Need to get this quest rolling before the weekend so I can get the quest loaded properly.

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    #30

    Seaux, whom do we have to hit with a stick for questage?    :wink:

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    #31

    Okay, I'll plug in the new quest, though last time it didnt let me and Strolen had to step in.
    
    Anyhoo, What Makes A Weapon Magic?
    
    
    WE'RE OFF TO GO A'QUESTING!!!!!

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    #32

    Hmmm, quick thought. Do we want only "weapons" or "items" in general?

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    #33

    Eh, weapons. Most of the principles will be applicable to items in general, but magic weapons seem to always be the most prevalent in game worlds(which makes sense: just about every technology is first applied to weaponry, then to civie stuff).

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    #34

    I'll buy that for a dollar.

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    #35

    The What Makes a weapon Magic Quest is at at end. I think from first glance, we came up with 9-10 entries, and within the next 24-48 hours, I'll get a poll up, so our winners can be selected!
    
    Good luck to all, and thanks to everyone who participated!

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