There are very few rules for the Wayward Squirrel Event, but there are some:

1. No "god-playing." You know, the one where your character is all powerful and no challenge even slows them down, but this doesn't affect many of you. The other aspect of this is what I'll call "I'm the greatest star!" This is the person who hogs the spotlight in every RP, making endless near-death sacrifices for the team, every single time. No matter how many team members, they'll write around until it's all about them. DON'T DO THIS!This sort of thing will make all your teammates call on to dispose of the body, and you know what kind of skill she has with that! Besides, the judges don't like it; you'll lose points, and I'll shoot you down. ;D

2. All puzzles and challenges must be submitted through your captain or co-captain. This is a team event, and it only functions that way. However, if there's an emergency, let me know.

3. There are no stats, nor will there be. WS seems to work very well without these, and our judges are awesome. Their determinations in all cases are final.

4. Most important:

Now, the regulations so the revelry can begin:

1) SURPRISE! This year's adventure has only one mode: Wayward Squirrel mode. Yep, yep, you heard me. Just one. You will all begin exactly the same. Each chapter will have one challenge and one puzzle. All puzzles and challenges are optional. You may just poke along, read, and briefly respond if you wish. However, you will get no points and no prizes unless you role-play and take on the puzzles and challenges. The more you do; the higher your score! The points are yours for the taking, or leaving!

It's that simple, folks, and you can't get any less stressful than that! It's the Harold & Maude approach--did I lose you?

If You Want to Sing Out

2. Only a certain number of points may be gained in each chapter, no matter how many, or how few, team members you have. You do not need one member of each class to play, and you may also have two members use the same class.

3. You may interact with the NPCs as you wish, and I will respond, but you won't get any information such as hints. All teams will remain on an even playing ground at all times. You may also not play an NPC without my agreement, nor may you permanently alter the setting. 😀 Yes it has happened. Squirrely McGee still has nightmares.

4. Your entry into the Prize Gallery will be based on your team's overall score.

5. There is no right or wrong way to role-play a challenge as long as you get the job done. For this year, role-play submissions will be posted by your captain on the chapter thread, so everyone will read and see your submissions. The Wayward Squirrels really like this!

6. There are two main structures to the plot: the defeat of the despot Bunzo, and the rescue, if possible, of Chiasa.

7. If there are any ties, they will be broken by the amount of role-play participation on the chapter threads.

Notes: The RP forum asks that we post (OOC) for all out-of-character comments on the actual RP threads. We do want to work within Subeta's rules for the event. You cannot die. You will not starve. You can be injured. You may have a companion, or two if they are a "set." You may use the share function on Subeta or screen captures, or whatever works. You may appeal a puzzle to me if you believe you have a right answer I didn't credit. You may not appeal the judges' decision. These are the most unbiased group of knowledgeable folks, and they don't know you. You may ask why your score wasn't perfect, or get a general critique.

Bear in mind that each team has its own character, as do the players within it. There is no one way to be a mage, or an alchemist, or anything else. Go ahead and take a risk with your persona if you wish. It's all good.

Questions are always welcome, as are rants (but please smail those.) You may argue with me; in fact, most of you do. 😉 I'm always willing to listen and help.

Above all, have FUN with this!!

throws rule book at someone That was me having fun :D

ALSO If some players haven't returned that means I hid the bodies well :)

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This is going to be fun to see. :)

Can´t wait! I so love the WS event! Thank you so much for entertaining us! <3

<3 Giving you a hard time RPing is my favorite!

Harold and Maude one of my favourites! Is there a main board where new forums are listed? Last year I missed new postings and their OOCs and got all sorts of tangled up!

Oh nice to know we have a sort of default traveler mode! Awesome!

Judykm.. all the information is listed on SL for the Traveler team :)

Will there be event specific cw's again this year? If so then if someone donates to the prize gallery will they also be allowed to claim slots on those like in previous years? Just wondering as I may have to sit this one out but for now I plan on giving it a go and if I do have to sit it out then I'd like to donate at least.

Also I am going to smail you about a potential concern that should maybe be pointed out in the rules here as well.

AND NO BEING MEAN TO [USER=GREENROWAN] THIS YEAR. wraps in blankets and pillows It got vicious last year man. gives tea I'll fend off the meanies with my trusty stick.

Yes,, and yes. In fact, my first one is going into the queue tonight.

Aw, thanks, sweetie. I've tried to scale this to take the impact off folks!

You do an amazing job every year! <3 Thank you for doing all this for us~!

is always the best.. and our team stayed away from any "viciousness" thank goodness.. an advantage to being traveler.

Thanks for making it more fun to some of us that are a little slower or a little more busy GreenRowan!

This is NOT more rules, since I don't like a bunch anywhere, and I'll be dang lucky if everyone follows the ones I listed. However, I do have a couple of requests:

1. Please, pretty please, stop pinging me to your private team forums. I don't have access, and I don't want it. Keeps everything fair and unbiased. However, I worry when I get a ping and I don't know if you need me or not. Every chapter will have an OOC thread so ask me there.

2. Please subscribe to threads you think you might need. I don't do a directory because some folks won't read anything if they think they can get it simpler later.

3. Please follow formats. Last year was crazy. I had teams pulling me offsite to read things in places I couldn't even get to when I asked for submissions on the thread. I had others smailing when it needed to go on the thread, and vice versa. I won't penalize you with points because this is a group effort, and that hurts teams, but fixing up takes a lot of time for me. More "busy work" for me is really a drain, so I appreciate any small considerations you can give me.

Thanks for making an effort with any of these on my behalf. It's really appreciated!

WS4 starts tomorrow (or today if you're on Subeta time, which I'm not.) That means Chapter 1 will go up tonight, even if I pull an all-nighter! People can still slide through the door if they're joining teams, and I'm fine with that. You can still decide on your classes, but it will be up tonight! Pinky swear!

I agree completely. Let's keep it nice and happy.

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screeching tackleglomp and cheering WOO!

Who's excited? I'M EXCITED! Hold on to your coats and hats, folks, because it's time for another Wayward Squirrel adventure!

Yes! I agree(with quote below), everyone play nice and give her all your love because she deserves it! <3 <3

I agree completely. Let's keep it nice and happy.

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She goes through a lot to put this on, so I just want to send love and respect her way.

Still don't know how she does it all the time.

All requests concerning SubetaLodge forums need to come from the team leaders so I don't inadvertently add any spies. Please do not ping me here or I will miss it. Smails are best. Also, if you just need to add or remove members you can smail . She can do everything except create new forums and member groups. In fact, you are far more likely to get a faster response from her than you are me since I have a STUPID FULL TIME JOB now. (: