Order of the Phoenix Alliance Presents: An Evening Under the Stars

Operative 14

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I



For Tyria, it is a time of change. The lethargic days of summer open upon the rigors of autumn. For the Order of the Phoenix alliance, it is also a time of change. Disdaining of the gothic Kurzicks, the piratical ways of the Luxons have taken sway. This means new enemies, but it also means new friends. Join Order of the Phoenix in celebrating our new community as well as the bond we all share in common. Invite your friends, your family, and strangers from across the realm to the Astralarium, and join the festivities on August 22nd!

- Time & Place -
Saturday, August 22nd 2009 – The Astralarium International District 1
Festivities starting at 6:00pm Eastern Standard Time(EST)


- Schedule of Events: EST (GMT) –
Please note this is just a rough guide, it will not be adhered to adamantly if need be! See below for explanations.

6:00pm(EST) (11:00pm (GMT)): Start of event, guests arrive for party
6:30pm (11:30pm) – 7:00pm (12:00am): Costume judging contests
7:05pm (12:05am) – 7:45pm(12:45am): Scavenger hunt
7:50pm(12:50am) – 8:30pm(1:30am): The Astralarium Assay
8:45pm(1:45am) - ??? (???): 75k Hide and Seek competition

Please note that I will compile a guest list, so if you want a reminder about the party before it starts (in case timezone calculations are messed up or what have you) please contact me through any method, and I'll be sure to send you a reminder beforehand.


-Activities & Special Events –

• Costume Competition!
Please note, these might all be the same person! This contest is based on armor sets, not tonics or other appearance changers.
Best Dressed! – Set the evening afire with your lovely attire! (The kind of armor you’d see in a town and look at twice because it’s so nice looking!)
Least Dressed! - For the slackers among us; win a prize for the least thoughtful costume around!
Worst Dressed! - Win a prize for the most god awful ugliest costume in all of Tyria!
Most Creatively Dressed! - Not necessarily beautiful, not necessarily hideous, but good lord it makes an impression! (a costume that is eye catchingly creative)

• Scavenger Hunt!
Be the fastest to return with the items. The items will be listed in game at the start of the hunt!

• The Astralarium Assay!
Test your knowledge of the world of Tyria!

• 75k Hide and Seek competition
A clue will be given for where to find the host of the event. This will be a raffle form, all participants will be asked to donate 1k if they wish to participate in this particular event. First person to find the host will receive a generous 10k prize, another 13 participants will get 5k each!

-Donations are greatly appreciated in the form of -
• Gold, Platinum, and Ectos
• DISCO BALLS so we can light up the evening
• Minipets, Tonics, general fun stuff
• Booze (though we do have a sizable stockpile)
• Sweets and Party Points
• Odds and Ends

All left over items and gold will be given away at the end of the event or put towards the next event, whatever the attendees decide. All major donations (I.E. Cash and high end items) will be recorded so they can be returned if need be, and also so that you can be credited!

~~~~ List of Donators~~~~ (all names list with permission)
Punk Isnt Dead - An extremely generous 15 Ectos, Elite tomes, and consumables!

Free Ferrying Services will be offered, and runner volunteers are appreciated!

For more information or to make a donation, please contact Countess Reapera in game or stop by our forum at www.oopgw.co.nr.

Link to OGWWiki page

Konig Des Todes

Konig Des Todes

Ooo, pretty flower

Join Date: Jan 2008

Citadel of the Decayed

The Archivists' Sanctum [Lore]

N/

Sounds like fun, I'll be there (assuming I'm not sleeping due to my weird japanistic sleeping habits causing me to sleep through the whole day and be up at night).

Operative 14

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

I'll make sure to come up with a special clue just for you!

Burning Freebies

Burning Freebies

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2008

The wonderful land of gift giving

[FoW]

E/Mo

Ahh, it appears the great Order of the Phoenix alliance are back. And after the Boardwalk Bar-B-Que, im glad. Ill be sure to do my best to get here, and enjoy another on of your great parties. If you can make it better than last time, that would be something.

EDIT:Maybe I can win the worst dressed costume competition again!

EDIT 2:I might be able to run a few people. If you need a ferry to the Astralarium, I can take you striaght from Kamadan. PM me ingame, as Prepare to Burn, and Ill be sure to see what I can do!

Operative 14

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

Thank you Mr. Freebies, I'll be sure to do so!

Burning Freebies

Burning Freebies

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2008

The wonderful land of gift giving

[FoW]

E/Mo

I also have 10k spare, which I could give to you if you wish.

Operative 14

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

T'would be a very generous donation! Though I'd probably just go blow it all on booze and explosives.

Also, updated the original post last night with the new events.

Burning Freebies

Burning Freebies

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2008

The wonderful land of gift giving

[FoW]

E/Mo

Ok, ill try and catch you in game so i can pass it on. Anyways, im afraid im going to be a confused idiot again, and ask about times-again. It says 11pm GMT in the banner, so does that actually mean GMT, or British summer time (BST/GMT+1), which is the timezone Britain is currently in? Sorry to bother you.

Operative 14

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

To be honest I have no idea. I think that is current UK time - GMT +1. I couldn't figure it out though because the site was being ambiguous.

Burning Freebies

Burning Freebies

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2008

The wonderful land of gift giving

[FoW]

E/Mo

Ok, i'll just be there for 11pm my time. Thanks anyway.

Operative 14

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

I'll make sure to PM anyone who shows an interest in attending before we actually start as well.

Calaval

Calaval

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jun 2005

Forever Knights

E/

Great choice of location! Hopefully I'll be able to attend and enter a costume competition with one of my toons!

Operative 14

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

Thanks Calaval, I just hope I'm up to hosting after attending your bash!

The prizes are finalized and I must say this is stacking up to be quite the soiree! I'm looking forward to seeing you guys there.

Burning Freebies

Burning Freebies

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2008

The wonderful land of gift giving

[FoW]

E/Mo

Sorry, im real busy of late. Ill try and pass my donation on to you on the day, or during the giveaway.

Operative 14

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

Tis fine Mr. Freebies. If we can't meet then the grace of your presence shall be more than enough of a donation.

wesman

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2008

Order Of the Pheonix

Mo/

this should be a blast, looking forward to it

Operative 14

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

Just want to remind everyone that the event is tomorrow at the Istani Astralarium International 1. We're planning on starting at 6:00pm EST, 10:00pm GMT, and 11:00pm UK Time (GMT +1).

Join us tomorrow! Perhaps you'll be the lucky one to win a set of Destroyer Gloves, or an Undedicated Mini Bone Dragon!

Burning Freebies

Burning Freebies

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2008

The wonderful land of gift giving

[FoW]

E/Mo

Ooo, now you have a destroyer gloves! Ive been planning to get some, so maybe ill be lucky! I hope OOP have fun, and good luck to you with tonight.

katherinetheblood

katherinetheblood

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2007

Highland Tsunami [HT]

N/Mo

Nicely done guys, surprised me that Konig kept winning EVERYTHING. Ah well, I was kinda just making a random costume anyways. ^^" I win too much normally.

Calaval

Calaval

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jun 2005

Forever Knights

E/

Congrats on a great event! My guild had a blast there!

Operative 14

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

Yes, I'm sorry Kathrine. I voted for you as most creative but he who shall not be pointed at (A certain snowman we both know) completely disregarded it!

I had a great time, I think it's just as fun to host the celebration as it is to attend, thank you all for coming. I know my alliance certainly had a great time, and it sounds like everyone else did as well!

**** A Few Closing issues!****

I want to apologize for the difficult of the final Hide and seek event, I know a lot of people had a hard and frustrating time with it. I was hiding in Kaineng Center Japanese 1. For those of you that weren't there for the after party when I explained it, here's the clue and how it was supposed to lead you to me!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Hide and Seek Clue
"Events of old rattle through the ages like Canes on wooden planks. The setting sun (Or is it rising?) will stay front and Center for the rest of the party."
"Events of old rattle through the ages:" This was a reminder for anyone that was there for the Boardwalk Bar B Que, we held it in Kaineng Center Japanese 1 earlier this year. More of an Easter egg than anything else.

"Wooden Planks": Boardwalk! few places in Guild wars have wooden planks, and to me what stands out most is the Kaineng Center Boardwalk.

"Canes...Center": This was a direct allusion to Kaineng Center. Both of them were capitalized to add emphasis.

"The setting sun (or is it rising?)": The rising sun was supposed to make you think of Japan (and by extension the Japanese Districts!).


**** PHOTOS! *****

Here are some lovely pictures taken by Gnr Rules, who hence forth shall be the official event photographer!

Pre-party Celebration with all the early birds!



A nice shot of the party crowd!



A nice line up of the Costume Competition



Daniel Bladewind and I judging!



Winner of the Best Dressed competition (The Mesmer fellow in the center)



The Winner of the Least Dressed Competition! (and my lord it is something that will be forever seared into your mind! >_< )



Winner of the Worst Dressed (most ugly) Competition!



Winner of the Most Creatively Dressed competition!





**********************


Thank you all for coming, I don't think anyone had more fun than I did. The crowd was amazing and very understanding, and it does me proud that so many great people turned out for this event. Thank you very much, and I look forward to seeing you all, and more, at the next Order of the Phoenix Alliance event!

gnr rules

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2009

texas baby!!w00t w00t!

Order of the Phoenix [OoP]

D/Mo

haha, so those were the ones you chose ^^. my favorite one is the first one up there, i forgot about that one...really captured the essence and fun i think everyone had at the party . and i wish i coulda doe a *bit* better job with the shots of the winners, but when i asked them to come they wouldnt, so i couldnt get them isolated and had to get people in there :P.
great event guys, i had a blast!!ill check here every now and then for events you guys slot up for so i can know.

gnr rules

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2009

texas baby!!w00t w00t!

Order of the Phoenix [OoP]

D/Mo

also, i just made this thig called an "animoto video". its basically the BEST freaking thing around for presenting pictures and all and turning it in to something cool. i guarentee all of you guys who watch this will love it, and you can make all the other alliances jealous ^^. and im just this awesome and i know alot about animoto videos.

im going to be doig one to summarize what happened and for you guys/alliance, and the other one ill be doing for now is the one with all the self portraits of people, who DIDNT win stuff and just wanted to be see themselves!I told them they'd be in here, and a promise is a promise, so yah...they'll be in an animoto video .


heres the one for you guys:http://animoto.com/play/nikPWkX506FK9UPU0zLjuA
used calming nice music, since i didnt want to use my usual hard/metal stuff

also, please give me feedback on the video, since im trying to perfect my skills at it!

and i put goodbye to symbol it was the end of the video, dont worry im not leaving you .

Burning Freebies

Burning Freebies

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2008

The wonderful land of gift giving

[FoW]

E/Mo

Wow that was fun. I couldnt join you that long, but it was great throughout im sure. Well done again OOP.

Operative 14

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

Thank you Mr. Freebies, I saw you there but I wasn't able to give you a proper hello before you dissapperated into the crowd.

And Rules, that animoto was absolutely spectacular! Thank you so much for recording the event for posterity, it means a lot to all of us.

gnr rules

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2009

texas baby!!w00t w00t!

Order of the Phoenix [OoP]

D/Mo

welllll, no problem!and forgot about this, so ill get to work on creating the one for all the self portraits now.ill edit in the video later . hope all the guys and girls who wanted to see themselves will here!

okay, rendering video...will take a couple of more minutes, then im done!

gnr rules

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2009

texas baby!!w00t w00t!

Order of the Phoenix [OoP]

D/Mo

here it is...for all of your enjoyment!

http://animoto.com/play/YllT1sjs8VL6ziXyuQZLJw

all the awesome screenshots people requested ^^. have fun looking!

GWfan#1

GWfan#1

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2009

My Character Liked Gwen [First]

R/

I got second place in the Least Dressed category and never got to see the winner until now, he definitely deserved it XD

very fun event =]

And Gnr, your animoto was awsome =]

Burning Freebies

Burning Freebies

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2008

The wonderful land of gift giving

[FoW]

E/Mo

Wow, i had never seen an animoto before, but that sure was great.

gnr rules

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2009

texas baby!!w00t w00t!

Order of the Phoenix [OoP]

D/Mo

thanks for the feedback/compliments, i tried to make it good . i sadly might not be able to make anymore for guild wars, since its my dads account and although im the oly one who uses it since im working for him, he still gets notices that i make them. When he found the animotos, he seemed kind of aprehensive about it and it was as if he didnt want me to do it again. ill have to get permission to do them for GW, to even have a possibility to do it and find out if i can . So that might turn out to be a one timed thing.
and GWfan#1, thats one of the main reasons why i did the animotos...you get to see all the winners and what not and what you missed, and get to see yourself .Also, what was your username online for GW???

And no one could have beat prodigy in the least dressed. i would have actually been kinda mad if he did, because it was the best one there .

GWfan#1

GWfan#1

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2009

My Character Liked Gwen [First]

R/

IGN: Ako Fresh

I pmed u in game earlier but you were afk

gnr rules

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2009

texas baby!!w00t w00t!

Order of the Phoenix [OoP]

D/Mo

Quote:
Originally Posted by GWfan#1 View Post
IGN: Ako Fresh

I pmed u in game earlier but you were afk
hheeyyy!lol i was farming jade bracelets with my guild..was being tank with this special build i used so i would draw most damage. it was fast paced, so i couldnt respond to you and soon forgot about the message in-game :P.

Operative 14

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

*ahem*

The honorable Laeral Sunstaff, illustrious leader of the Order of the Phoenix Alliance and Guild (who is currently lacking a GWGuru account) would also like to extend her thanks to everyone who attended and made this party so special.

Smilin' Assassin

Smilin' Assassin

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2007

Cantha

Pixies O Wickid Nawtyness [pixy]

A/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by gnr rules View Post
also, i just made this thig called an "animoto video". its basically the BEST freaking thing around for presenting pictures and all and turning it in to something cool. i guarentee all of you guys who watch this will love it, and you can make all the other alliances jealous ^^. and im just this awesome and i know alot about animoto videos.

im going to be doig one to summarize what happened and for you guys/alliance, and the other one ill be doing for now is the one with all the self portraits of people, who DIDNT win stuff and just wanted to be see themselves!I told them they'd be in here, and a promise is a promise, so yah...they'll be in an animoto video .


heres the one for you guys:http://animoto.com/play/nikPWkX506FK9UPU0zLjuA
used calming nice music, since i didnt want to use my usual hard/metal stuff

also, please give me feedback on the video, since im trying to perfect my skills at it!

and i put goodbye to symbol it was the end of the video, dont worry im not leaving you .
wonderful presentation, gnr~!

viewing the individual screenies above is one thing (and verynice they are), but having them presented this way brings the event to life again~!@

Ala regrets only being able to pop in&out for a few minutes;
nothing wrong with the timing, more to do with her own crazy schedules~!

anyhow, brilliant way to commemorate this, for those who participated, and a great way to showoff to those who missed out~!

gnr rules

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2009

texas baby!!w00t w00t!

Order of the Phoenix [OoP]

D/Mo

Quote:
Originally Posted by Smilin' Assassin View Post
wonderful presentation, gnr~!

viewing the individual screenies above is one thing (and verynice they are), but having them presented this way brings the event to life again~!@

Ala regrets only being able to pop in&out for a few minutes;
nothing wrong with the timing, more to do with her own crazy schedules~!

anyhow, brilliant way to commemorate this, for those who participated, and a great way to showoff to those who missed out~!
thanks a load smilin ^^. Exactly what i was aiming for.

and who/what was with character you attended the party with?

and operative, tell her it was my pleasure to be there, and thanks back .

gnr rules

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2009

texas baby!!w00t w00t!

Order of the Phoenix [OoP]

D/Mo

met 2 people while selling jade bracelets that knew of my photos ad animotos, and got feedback from them...

so thanks to you ^^. be sure to tell all your friends, ill do any event for guilds (although i will always have top priority to OoP, since they treated me well and i had a blast at their events and i cant believe the generousity and amount of thank yous to me).

so, yah. awesome possum, thanks guys!

Burning Freebies

Burning Freebies

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2008

The wonderful land of gift giving

[FoW]

E/Mo

Thats a great offer. I'm sure people like the dj's at Blade Radio would love you to cover their Halloween/Wintersday gatherings.

gnr rules

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2009

texas baby!!w00t w00t!

Order of the Phoenix [OoP]

D/Mo

yah,and i would love too. but i remember i tried to make an account once for their events and it wouldnt let me, so i wouldnt have that much fun at the party and communication to blade would be a little hard.does any one know some of the people who work for that IGNS???that would be a load of help so i can ask ^^.

and freebies, you seem like the kinda person whos in a big guild. i could do events for yours :P.cmoon... please?

Operative 14

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

Freebies is actually one of the REALLY big event hosts in the community.

gnr rules

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2009

texas baby!!w00t w00t!

Order of the Phoenix [OoP]

D/Mo

then i would gladly follow him around and take photos for him :P.

eventually i might charge for my services (i dont know, 10-50g a photo??)but i dont know, i plan to keep it at 0 :P. so yah...what would you guys think if i did that?