[Official Thread] Oktoberfest 2007 is a GO!

Lord Sojar

Lord Sojar

The Fallen One

Join Date: Dec 2005

Oblivion

Irrelevant

Mo/Me



So without further delay, I present you with the official thread regarding Oktoberfest. You can find the Official Wiki is updated with this info first, so check there for updates. I will update each fan forums threads with the fun as it comes. Here is the link. Oktoberfest 2007


Oktoberfest 2007 Hosted by Araliuns Sun , of the [LaZy] Nation.

Autumn: the year breathes dully towards its death,
beside its dying sacrificial fire;
the dim world's middle-age of vain desire
is strangely troubled, waiting for the breath
that speaks the winter's welcome malison
to fix it in the unremembering sleep:
the silent woods brood o'er an anxious deep,
and in the faded sorrow of the sun,
I see my dreams' dead colours, one by one,
forth-conjur'd from their smouldering palaces,
fade slowly with the sigh of the passing year.
They wander not nor wring their hands nor weep,
discrown'd belated dreams! but in the drear
and lingering world we sit among the trees
and bow our heads as they, with frozen mouth,
looking, in ashen reverie, towards the clear
sad splendour of the winter of the far south.


AUTUMN
by Christopher Brennan




Fall brings with it the sweet smells of ripe hops and hearty barley.
Our world of Tyria is known for some of the finest ale ever to caress a drinker’s tongue.
So, on this day, we drink to the brewers, we drink to the past, we drink to present, we drink to the future.
We just drink!


Coordinated and Hosted by: Araliuns Sun and the Guilds of the [LaZy] Alliance
[To Contact Myself or Staff about concerns or donation pledges, please email us: [email protected]]
Catered: The Guilds of [LaZy]

Where: Gunnar’s Hold (International Districts)
When: Saturday, October 20th, 2007
Time: The event will start at 4PM Eastern Standard Time (8PM/20:00 GMT)
For time Conversions, use this site. http://www.timezoneconverter.com/cgi-bin/tzc.tzc
*No scheduled events or endtime, as this can create issues. The event is over when it is over.*

RULES:
  1. While I cannot enforce rules directly, I ask that they be followed to help maintain order and make the event fun for all.
  2. Be courteous to others. This means don’t spam emotes, spam public/trade chat, don’t troll, and don’t call people names.
  3. Use public chat for open discussion, but reserve trade chat for staff members of the event. I have no way of controlling this, but the event will be much more fun if you just keep trade chat for myself and my staff. It makes the event run much smoother, and things will get done faster, resulting in more prizes being given out.
  4. Don’t hassle staff for answers to questions. I cannot stress this enough. Most of the staff don’t know the answers, and those that do know are not about to give out the information. Play fair and earn your prize just like everyone else will hopefully be doing.
  5. Get drunk and stay drunk. Oktoberfest is all about fall, falling down that is. It is a giant drinking festival, known for great beer, great food, and fun times.
  6. Have fun and create a positive, fun environment for those around you. If you come to the event in a bad mood, you will only brings others down. Cheer up, have some fun with myself and the staff, and show the community how to party.

Organization:
  1. Araliuns Sun controls the event. He coordinate with my staff via trade chat and ventrilo. Please be respectful of him, and understand if he cannot answer your question at the drop of a stick. He will be quite busy keeping the steam train that is Oktoberfest rolling. He do not wish to ignore anyone and would like to give all my guests all of his undivided attention, but sometimes, it just has to wait for the greater picture. Spamming him will get us nowhere, and if he receives too many PMs, he will have to go to “Do Not Disturb”, which he would rather avoid.
  2. Specific [LaZy] members will be acting as leaders of the event, and will be stationed in other districts. Rather than leaving a district and attempting to get back in, Araliuns Sun will be stationed in ID1 and my co-leaders will be stationed in the other districts as needed. They will have the same authority (if you can call it that) as Araliuns Sun does, and he would ask that you listen to them. Their names will be posted below in an extensive listing of staff.
  3. Other staff members will be listed below, and will serve many different purposes. Please show them respect and dignity, they are doing their best to make the event more fun for you. Do not spam them, hassle them, or in any way discriminate against them.

Activities planned for Oktoberfest 07’
  1. Quiz Questions
    These come in 3 Different categories:
    A). Groupers (A three part question will be asked consisting of NUMERICAL ONLY answers. Your answer must be typed with ALL THREE numbers in the same line. [EXAMPLE: What is 2+2, 8+7, 4+4? Answer = 4, 15, 8])
    B). Jeopardy (3-4 Topics will be given. A random person from the crowd will be chosen to select one of the topics. An phrase will be stated, and you must answer in the form of a question [EXAMPLE: Statement: “The endgame Boss of Nightfall.” Answer= “Who is Abaddon?”]) NOTE: You must have a question mark (?) at the end of your question based answer, and you must use correct English ((NOT What is Abaddon? WHO is Abaddon? is the correct form. ))
    C). Bullets (Fast paced single answer questions, first to answer wins)
  2. Costume Contest, Fall Style
    First and foremost, what happened with the last costume contest WILL NOT happen this time! The costume contest will take place at the Citadel of Immortals Guild Hall PRIOR to the actual Oktoberfest starting. This is to prevent confusion of contestants, judges, and myself. The top 10 contestants will win prize packages, the other 40 contestants will receive a participation prize. There are no losers in this contest. The THEME for this contest is FALL/AUTUMN. You will need to come up with a fun, unique costume using what armor/armors you have currently. Holiday helms are welcomed. Colors should be oriented towards that of Autumn/Fall, and you will need to describe to the judges the inspiration and meaning of your outfit.
    Scores will be out of 60 points, 15 points per category. Categories are as follows:
    A). Coloration B). Uniqueness
    C). Meaning D). Inspiration
  3. The Oktoberfest Scavenger Hunt
    As with all of my previous events, we must have the Scavenger Hunt. This Scavenger Hunt will be different from any that you may have previously been in. This scavenger hunt will not rely on having a fast internet connection, any farming, or an amazing PC to quickly load zones. Rather, this Scavenger Hunt will require you to use your brains to solve a complex riddle based on the Guild Wars lore.

    Now, for the fun stuff! I (Lord Sojar) have been developing some interesting events based on feedback from the planning threads on GuildWarsOnline Forums and GuildWarsGuru Forums. Results are quite nice, and these events have been play tested significantly to ensure they go over without a major glitch.
  4. Title Wars
    Rather simple one, but highly effective contest. A specific title track will be called for. The highest ranked individual will receive a random prize. In the case of a tie, we will have a Rock, Paper, Scissors showdown.
  5. Form Wars!
    While the title of this event may come across sounding like some kind of Polymock or Pokemon contest, I assure you it isn’t. This event will be group based. You will need to form into groups of 8 people. A theme will be given, and each group of 8 must form into a design relating to that theme. [EXAMPLE: Valentine’s Day, your group forms a dancing heart] Each District Head will then judge each formation, awarding the winning formation group a prize. Each member of the group will receive the same prize.

DONATIONS:

Starting on September 20th, 2007, [LaZy] will be accepting public donations. Below is a list of what we really need for the event. The list is in order of importance. If you plan to donate, many many thanks to you in advance. Some donations will be rejected at a certain point. However, know that if your donation is rejected at some point, it is not because you are donating something meaningless or unwanted. Storage space is limited. We are so grateful for your attempt, and so we ask something of you if we are forced to reject your donation based on storage issues. PLEASE, PLEASE hand out the items that you wished to donate at Oktoberfest to others. Also, if we reject your donation, please drop us an email [email protected], stating what items you wanted to donate, and Araliuns Sun will try and arrange another Co-Leader to take the items to be given out during the event.
So, without further delay, here is a list of the items we require for Oktoberfest, in order of importance, 1 being most relevant, last being least relevant.
  • Dwarven Ale, Aged Dwarven Ale, Hunter’s Ale, Spiked Eggnog, Rice Wine, Eggnog, Juniberry Gin, Vabbian Wine, Witch’s Brew, Vials of Absinthe.
  • Snowman Summoners, Fireworks (all types), Ghost-in-the-Boxes
  • Birthday Cupcakes, Honeycombs, Golden Eggs, Mandragor Root Cake, Candy Ccanes (all types), Crème Brûlée, Fruitcake, Red Bean Cakes, Chocolate Bunnies.
  • Raw Gold/Platinum (used to buy more ale and other assorted goodies)
  • Consumables (creatable in Eye of the North from each faction)
  • Rare materials (Ectos, shards, diamonds, onyx gemstones, rubies, sapphires)
  • Greens and Inscribable Golds
  • Tomes (Elite and Non Elite from any class)
  • Commonly used Insignias and Runes
  • Weapon Mods

*Note: All donations are for non-profit. We, in no way, shape, or form will use ANY of these items for personal gain in the game, and all donations will be distributed to the guests of Oktoberfest in a fair manner, free of scamming, foul play, and cheating in general.*

JeniM

Desert Nomad

Join Date: May 2007

W/E

I have some snowman summoners and fireworks i never use, i can donate and free storage in one go

34 poppers
27 bottle
41 sparklers
16 summoners

ign Jeni the Warrior if you need some

Lord Sojar

Lord Sojar

The Fallen One

Join Date: Dec 2005

Oblivion

Irrelevant

Mo/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by JeniM
I have some snowman summoners and fireworks i never use, i can donate and free storage in one go

34 poppers
27 bottle
41 sparklers
16 summoners

ign Jeni the Warrior if you need some
Roger that! thx Jeni

Cole Frehlen

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Oct 2006

Kingston/Grimsby, UK

Grenths Executioners [reap]

W/Mo

I have Ghost-in-the boxes, Snowman summoners, possibly some other items but as I'm at work at the moment I can't check! Anyway, my in-game name is Erika Olafsdottir - just pop me over a pm and I'll sort out donating some stuff

RhanoctJocosa

RhanoctJocosa

Legendary Korean

Join Date: Aug 2006

The Benecia Renovatio [RenO]

W/

so it's like, going out to a party

BUT IN GAME

ingenious.

EDIT: can i join the dwayna council please? what req is it to get in?

Retribution X

Retribution X

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Check behind you again.

N/

I guess I know where the tomes I'll be farming are going.

I"ll pm you when I've got at least 50.

Neo Nugget

Neo Nugget

Site Contributor

Join Date: Jan 2006

R/

This sounds awesome Ill try to be there.

Lonesamurai

Lonesamurai

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Apr 2006

Cheltenham, Glos, UK

Wolf Pack Samurai [WPS]

R/A

The Sanitarium and a special edition Ascension show will be covering this years Oktoberfest, keep an eye here for more info and also on the station website/forum www.sanitarium.fm for more info too

This is going to be fun

Croco Clouds

Croco Clouds

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2007

Montreal, QC, Canada

Divine Illumination [LaZy]

E/A

I'll donate the fireworks (sparkles, poppers and more), should I PM u in game or email after sept 20th?

Note: I really like the new poster with the bear

Jumping Is Uselss

Jumping Is Uselss

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Sep 2005

-... . .... .. -. -.. / -.-- --- ..-

i will definitely be there, i really liked the masquerade ball event.

ThunderStruck

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2006

The Arctic Marauders [TAM]

Hmm, hopefully I can make it!

Mr. G

Mr. G

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2006

S. Wales

Mo/Me

You can count on my support again - time to see what i can find...TO THE STORAGE!

Lord Sojar

Lord Sojar

The Fallen One

Join Date: Dec 2005

Oblivion

Irrelevant

Mo/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by Croco Clouds
I'll donate the fireworks (sparkles, poppers and more), should I PM u in game or email after sept 20th?

Note: I really like the new poster with the bear
Yeh, donations can be received after September 20th. Just PM me ingame, or send myself/the staff an email: [email protected]

CHunterX

CHunterX

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2005

Washington

W/E

Quote:
Originally Posted by RhanoctJocosa
so it's like, going out to a party
I read this as "so it's like, a coming out party"
I lol'd.

Lord Sojar

Lord Sojar

The Fallen One

Join Date: Dec 2005

Oblivion

Irrelevant

Mo/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lonesamurai
The Sanitarium and a special edition Ascension show will be covering this years Oktoberfest, keep an eye here for more info and also on the station website/forum www.sanitarium.fm for more info too

This is going to be fun
Yes, it is going to be a blast!

This expanded coverage will help widen the fanbase for Oktoberfest, and increase our guest list. The bigger the better this year.

Quote:
Originally Posted by CHunterX
I read this as "so it's like, a coming out party"
I lol'd.
same thought, lol.

Lonesamurai

Lonesamurai

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Apr 2006

Cheltenham, Glos, UK

Wolf Pack Samurai [WPS]

R/A

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rahja the Thief
Yes, it is going to be a blast!

This expanded coverage will help widen the fanbase for Oktoberfest, and increase our guest list. The bigger the better this year.



same thought, lol.
Well, i've mentioned it to martin kerstein from NCSoft aswell and I'm hoping he'll be able to attend aswell and show some NCSoft support...

Now all we need is some ANet support, but it might happen, i'll give it a push

Lord Sojar

Lord Sojar

The Fallen One

Join Date: Dec 2005

Oblivion

Irrelevant

Mo/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lonesamurai
Well, i've mentioned it to martin kerstein from NCSoft aswell and I'm hoping he'll be able to attend aswell and show some NCSoft support...

Now all we need is some ANet support, but it might happen, i'll give it a push
I am fairly confident Gaile will be attending. She enjoyed the Ball quite a lot, and I doubt she would miss one of her favorite holidays.

I will talk with Andrew as well to see if he wants to drop by for a drink or two, or three, or four...or... you get the idea.

I will be sending out an official invitation to ArenaNet staff in the coming week or 2, a fancy photoshopped goody.

Swift Thief

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2007

Aatxe Pirates [YaRR]

A/

Why Gunnar's Hold? Why not a place like Great Temple of Balthzar where everyone can come?

Kerwyn Nasilan

Kerwyn Nasilan

Forge Runner

Join Date: Aug 2007

WHERE DO YOU THINK

W/

How do I get into the Guild Hall for the Costume contest?

Lord Sojar

Lord Sojar

The Fallen One

Join Date: Dec 2005

Oblivion

Irrelevant

Mo/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by Swift Thief
Why Gunnar's Hold? Why not a place like Great Temple of Balthzar where everyone can come?
It fits the style of Oktoberfest and Dwarven/Norn culture. It has a very appropriate environment for the event, and the campfire will make for a nice setting for something I have planned. (It's a secret!! )

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kerwyn Nasilan
How do I get into the Guild Hall for the Costume contest?
There will be a seperate thread in the coming weeks to sign up for the costume contest. So keep your eyes peeled for that.

Kerwyn Nasilan

Kerwyn Nasilan

Forge Runner

Join Date: Aug 2007

WHERE DO YOU THINK

W/

KK Rahja, my necro will win mwahahahahaa

But really this looks like alot of fun! Totally gonna be there. The 20th would be a weekend i hope : ).

Lord Sojar

Lord Sojar

The Fallen One

Join Date: Dec 2005

Oblivion

Irrelevant

Mo/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kerwyn Nasilan
KK Rahja, my necro will win mwahahahahaa

But really this looks like alot of fun! Totally gonna be there. The 20th would be a weekend i hope : ).
Tis a Saturday of complete intoxication.

Operative 14

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

I can't wait.

I'll start collecting ales and other intoxicating beverages.

Brianna

Brianna

Insane & Inhumane

Join Date: Feb 2006

Nice.. everyone should go farm that Snowman dungeon for the eggnogs at the end, haha. Sounds fun, I'll try to be there.

AscalonWarrior

AscalonWarrior

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2006

Kokkola, Finland

Mo/

I just noticed, 8pm GMT is a night in Finland. So let's see if I can make it to there

Konrow

Konrow

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2005

NY, New York

Warlords of Earth [WAR]

I'll be there! Sounds like a great event and i need some fun time.

Mr. G

Mr. G

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2006

S. Wales

Mo/Me

ahh any news on setting up another "Base camp" to recive donations, answer questions and what not (kinda like what we had in S temple leading up to the ascalon ball)

Swift Thief

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2007

Aatxe Pirates [YaRR]

A/

Unless I get GW:EN with a miracle, then I can't come.

MithranArkanere

MithranArkanere

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Nov 2006

wikipedia.org/wiki/Vigo

Heraldos de la Llama Oscura [HLO]

E/

Any excuse to get drunk is an instant win.

Lord Sojar

Lord Sojar

The Fallen One

Join Date: Dec 2005

Oblivion

Irrelevant

Mo/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. G
ahh any news on setting up another "Base camp" to recive donations, answer questions and what not (kinda like what we had in S temple leading up to the ascalon ball)
This time, I think I will be using Droks to receive last minute donations when I camp there on October 19th. It will be ID1 of droks near the vision of glint.

Croco Clouds

Croco Clouds

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2007

Montreal, QC, Canada

Divine Illumination [LaZy]

E/A

Too bad the snowman's lair bug hasn't fix yet, NPC leep dying, no way I can finish the mission

But I doing Norn boxing to farm Dwarven Ale!

AscalonWarrior

AscalonWarrior

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2006

Kokkola, Finland

Mo/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Croco Clouds
Too bad the snowman's lair bug hasn't fix yet, NPC leep dying, no way I can finish the mission

But I doing Norn boxing to farm Dwarven Ale!
He comes back to life automaticly. At least he did when he died with me.

Lonesamurai

Lonesamurai

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Apr 2006

Cheltenham, Glos, UK

Wolf Pack Samurai [WPS]

R/A

Couldn't resist...

Qual

Qual

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2005

Denmark, Karup.

[PuG]

W/E

I am looking foward to it

Lord Sojar

Lord Sojar

The Fallen One

Join Date: Dec 2005

Oblivion

Irrelevant

Mo/Me

Well my internet ports have been screwed up by my ISP... yeh for that. So I have been without internet all day. Sorry. Anyways... Donations are coming in at a steady pace already. We still needs TONS more, particularly alcohol and party items. Keep up the great work, and I look forward to talking with you guys soon in game (and of course the 20th.)

EDIT:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lonesamurai View Post
I'll also be looking for prizes to give away on air on the station too and I'll speak to NCSoft over the next couple of weeks and see what we can dig up to give away to people
This came to my attention over on GWO, and needless to say, we MAY be looking at real tangible prizes. Lonesamurai and I will discuss this in more detail soon and get back with you guys.

Lord Sojar

Lord Sojar

The Fallen One

Join Date: Dec 2005

Oblivion

Irrelevant

Mo/Me

I cannot stress enough to email all donation pledges to [email protected]. A staff member will contact you via PM in game (it may not be me) They will use a codeword that will be sent to you via email. If they do not say the codeword, they are not staff. Please do NOT donate to people if they do not give you the codeword. Thanks!

Operative 14

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

Okay, question:

Are there still staff openings or are they all being filled by Lazy(nation) people?

*** Back on topic***
I'll dontate a bunch load of ale as soon as I purchse some.

Mr. G

Mr. G

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2006

S. Wales

Mo/Me

...kinda sad if us not Lazy people cant be staff, I for one would love to help - but dont have 20000000k on hand

any openings at all? (especially as the annoucer, I quite enjoyed that last time)

Lord Sojar

Lord Sojar

The Fallen One

Join Date: Dec 2005

Oblivion

Irrelevant

Mo/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. G
...kinda sad if us not Lazy people cant be staff, I for one would love to help - but dont have 20000000k on hand

any openings at all? (especially as the annoucer, I quite enjoyed that last time)
unofficial staff may be needed, but I am trying to keep it internal because it makes things flow that much smoother. To be honest, I think that we really could use you again Mr. G. I will update you guys on staff openings as they apply. I hope you guys understand that keeping my staffing internal is for the benefit of the event. The LaZy senior officers and guild managers will be my co-leaders as I can quickly communicate with them via ventrilo and alliance chat.

holababe

holababe

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Dec 2006

Goon Squad [LLJK]

Mo/

We should put together a farming team for The Secret Lair of the Snowmen.
That'd bring in the ales