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| (ar) On the page [[https://autism.dev-urandom.eu/]] of the Autism Almanac, the autism scores of about fifty residents are listed and have confused Midgard Administration for some time. On July 2nd, God AlphaBernd gave a statement regarding the mechanics behind the list.\\ | (ar) On the page [[https://autism.dev-urandom.eu/]] of the Autism Almanac, the autism scores of about fifty residents are listed and have confused Midgard Administration for some time. On July 2nd, God AlphaBernd gave a statement regarding the mechanics behind the list.\\ | ||
| "Nether work does not count toward the score," he asserted first off, then refuted the ongoing myth that rest periods (offline time) detract from said score.\\ | "Nether work does not count toward the score," he asserted first off, then refuted the ongoing myth that rest periods (offline time) detract from said score.\\ | ||
| - | God AlphaBernd explained that shown is the sum of a listed resident's changed blocks in Alpha Realm **only within the last 60 days**, meaning that blocks changed before that will be subtracted from that sum.\\ | + | God AlphaBernd explained that shown is the sum of a listed resident's changed blocks in Alpha's Realm **only within the last 60 days**, meaning that blocks changed before that will be subtracted from that sum.\\ |
| On a related matter, Moderator July mentioned a while ago that the tool 'lb tb' also has a time limit of two months, so blocks changed before that will not show any results when melon-checked.\\ | On a related matter, Moderator July mentioned a while ago that the tool 'lb tb' also has a time limit of two months, so blocks changed before that will not show any results when melon-checked.\\ | ||
| However, getting the message 'no results found' //does not mean// that the checked block does not belong to anyone. It might just have been placed a very long time ago, in which case chances are good that it belongs to a veteran. It is therefore advised to always ask around before taking any action to such blocks, to avoid accusations of griefing.\\ | However, getting the message 'no results found' //does not mean// that the checked block does not belong to anyone. It might just have been placed a very long time ago, in which case chances are good that it belongs to a veteran. It is therefore advised to always ask around before taking any action to such blocks, to avoid accusations of griefing.\\ | ||
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| **Pride Event In Wyventon**\\ | **Pride Event In Wyventon**\\ | ||
| - | (wl) King Niller of Winterlyn recently announced the staging of a Pride Event in Wyventon, the capital of Winterlyn, to be held around the end of July or early August. Pamphlets proclaiming the occasion have been distributed in major locations around Alpha Realm in so-called Pride Chests, and details can be looked up on the page [[events:pride | https://dev-urandom.eu/events:pride]] in the Autism Almanac.\\ | + | (wl) King Niller of Winterlyn recently announced the staging of a Pride Event in Wyventon, the capital of Winterlyn, to be held around the end of July or early August. Pamphlets proclaiming the occasion have been distributed in major locations around Alpha's Realm in so-called Pride Chests, and details can be looked up on the page [[events:pride | https://dev-urandom.eu/events:pride]] in the Autism Almanac.\\ |
| In an interview on June 30th, King Niller observed that, "We do nothing together on this server," and recounted, "and then yesterday [God] Alpha[Bernd] was shooting gay fireworks. So I was like: let's have a pride then."\\ | In an interview on June 30th, King Niller observed that, "We do nothing together on this server," and recounted, "and then yesterday [God] Alpha[Bernd] was shooting gay fireworks. So I was like: let's have a pride then."\\ | ||
| The King further explained that, "It's not really like a normal pride, more like, let's have fun on this server. [...] There will be mini-games, competitions [...] with prizes. There will be an arena and the winner will win a beacon." He suggested that people might be asked to either donate diamonds for such prizes, or pay an entry fee for it, but this is still under consideration and the decision will be posted on the Pride Event page in time.\\ | The King further explained that, "It's not really like a normal pride, more like, let's have fun on this server. [...] There will be mini-games, competitions [...] with prizes. There will be an arena and the winner will win a beacon." He suggested that people might be asked to either donate diamonds for such prizes, or pay an entry fee for it, but this is still under consideration and the decision will be posted on the Pride Event page in time.\\ | ||
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| **Serial Killer on the Loose**\\ | **Serial Killer on the Loose**\\ | ||
| - | (wl/ab) Last week, at least one serial killer left his mark on Alpha Realm. In three cases of mass murder, no evidence of their identity could be uncovered except that they were apparently familiar with the target locations. The Kingdom of Winterlyn was hit twice and suffered the loss of all its prized horses and trained farmers in short succession. Only days later, the Apostolic Kingdom of Breshik too had all its horses murdered. Suspicions and accusations flew in all directions but failed to achieve any solution.\\ | + | (wl/ab) Last week, at least one serial killer left his mark on Alpha's Realm. In three cases of mass murder, no evidence of their identity could be uncovered except that they were apparently familiar with the target locations. The Kingdom of Winterlyn was hit twice and suffered the loss of all its prized horses and trained farmers in short succession. Only days later, the Apostolic Kingdom of Breshik too had all its horses murdered. Suspicions and accusations flew in all directions but failed to achieve any solution.\\ |
| Neither livestock nor populations seem to be safe these days; please take precautions to safeguard your most valuable individuals.\\ | Neither livestock nor populations seem to be safe these days; please take precautions to safeguard your most valuable individuals.\\ | ||
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| On July 1st, the natives who had overseen and helped attended an inauguration party at Utgard Station with their families, congratulating the Midgard workers and themselves on a job well done and receiving praise from those who did not partake in the construction.\\ | On July 1st, the natives who had overseen and helped attended an inauguration party at Utgard Station with their families, congratulating the Midgard workers and themselves on a job well done and receiving praise from those who did not partake in the construction.\\ | ||
| The celebration included a short journey through the portal to Midgard Station, where the natives took a fancy to the station's lava lighting. On the Nether side, free trial rides were offered, which the natives enjoyed heartily. One of the youngsters decided to practice for guard duty by accompanying our reporter in leading a horse from Wyventon, where King Niller of Winterlyn had amiably given him mare, through the Nether connection to Midgard.\\ | The celebration included a short journey through the portal to Midgard Station, where the natives took a fancy to the station's lava lighting. On the Nether side, free trial rides were offered, which the natives enjoyed heartily. One of the youngsters decided to practice for guard duty by accompanying our reporter in leading a horse from Wyventon, where King Niller of Winterlyn had amiably given him mare, through the Nether connection to Midgard.\\ | ||
| - | The station and the party were very well received by the natives, who uttered regret only about the absence of Midgard merchants. Once Midgard Yews can join them in a safer environment, they would like to celebrate once more, and also invite residents from all around Alpha Realm. Photos of the occasion can be viewed at [[https://imgur.com/a/NKMgW#21]].\\ | + | The station and the party were very well received by the natives, who uttered regret only about the absence of Midgard merchants. Once Midgard Yews can join them in a safer environment, they would like to celebrate once more, and also invite residents from all around Alpha's Realm. Photos of the occasion can be viewed at [[https://imgur.com/a/NKMgW#21]].\\ |
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| **Griefer Warning**\\ | **Griefer Warning**\\ | ||
| (mm/ug) Direct access to New Spawn brings the danger to be griefed to Midgard Municipality and its Utgard Station. Very shortly after the NEAR line was opened to the public, one such individual visited our town and left his fingerprints. Evidence against the griefer named Darkos has been collected and can be viewed at [[https://imgur.com/a/NKMgW#22]], and his minor offenses have been reported to Moderator Bikky as a precedent as the guilty party has not yet been available for questioning. In case of repetition, the incident will be treated as a theft of private property and, depending on severity, a request for reparation from and/or punishment of the thief will be addressed toward a moderator.\\ | (mm/ug) Direct access to New Spawn brings the danger to be griefed to Midgard Municipality and its Utgard Station. Very shortly after the NEAR line was opened to the public, one such individual visited our town and left his fingerprints. Evidence against the griefer named Darkos has been collected and can be viewed at [[https://imgur.com/a/NKMgW#22]], and his minor offenses have been reported to Moderator Bikky as a precedent as the guilty party has not yet been available for questioning. In case of repetition, the incident will be treated as a theft of private property and, depending on severity, a request for reparation from and/or punishment of the thief will be addressed toward a moderator.\\ | ||
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| - | **Copy Rights And Archives**\\ | + | **Copyrights And Archives**\\ |
| (mm) Recently, one of our readers kindly suggested to publish copies of copies of our newspaper, rather than just copies of the original, in order to secure copyrights and profit. After some lengthy debate about this certainly sound point, our editor came to the conclusion that from the time of its very creation, the MARNIE newspaper "has never been about profit." Its sole purpose is to spread information about recent events to as many residents as wish to be informed, which is why its current price will never change.\\ | (mm) Recently, one of our readers kindly suggested to publish copies of copies of our newspaper, rather than just copies of the original, in order to secure copyrights and profit. After some lengthy debate about this certainly sound point, our editor came to the conclusion that from the time of its very creation, the MARNIE newspaper "has never been about profit." Its sole purpose is to spread information about recent events to as many residents as wish to be informed, which is why its current price will never change.\\ | ||
| To that end, Editor Jinxauthor_Mel also wishes to give explicit permission for anyone who purchased a copy of MARNIE at the Midgard store, or otherwise came to own one, to copy that book however often they see fit and keep or distribute those copies at any price they deem appropriate to any resident they can find who is willing or unknowing enough to pay that. | To that end, Editor Jinxauthor_Mel also wishes to give explicit permission for anyone who purchased a copy of MARNIE at the Midgard store, or otherwise came to own one, to copy that book however often they see fit and keep or distribute those copies at any price they deem appropriate to any resident they can find who is willing or unknowing enough to pay that. | ||
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| **Pride's Carnival**\\ | **Pride's Carnival**\\ | ||
| - | (wl) After his first proposal led to much controversy among the residents of Alpha Realm, King Niller of Winterlyn tentatively suggested turning the Pride Event into a Carnival instead. Compared to the uproar the original campaign caused, this adaptation was met with few and much more subdued reactions. While a carnival might certainly attract more residents and offend less, it seems the curiosity level was somewhat downgraded by the proposed change.\\ | + | (wl) After his first proposal led to much controversy among the residents of Alpha's Realm, King Niller of Winterlyn tentatively suggested turning the Pride Event into a Carnival instead. Compared to the uproar the original campaign caused, this adaptation was met with few and much more subdued reactions. While a carnival might certainly attract more residents and offend less, it seems the curiosity level was somewhat downgraded by the proposed change.\\ |
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| **Suspicious 'Hacker' Attack**\\ | **Suspicious 'Hacker' Attack**\\ | ||
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| **Spawn Complaints**\\ | **Spawn Complaints**\\ | ||
| - | (ns) When God AlphaBernd visited Alpha Realm on July 9th, he was almost immediately showered with complaints about the cramped layout of New Spawn. He strictly forbade any demolishing of existing buildings there, even ones without purpose, but offered a compromise: If someone were to create a more open area on the wooded land north of the Marketplace ("across Putin Bridge", it was described), God AlphaBernd would move the Spawn Position over there. The offer was mostly blindly rejected despite its merits, as the complainers apparently were more interested in demolishing 'trash' than creating space.\\ | + | (ns) When God AlphaBernd visited Alpha's Realm on July 9th, he was almost immediately showered with complaints about the cramped layout of New Spawn. He strictly forbade any demolishing of existing buildings there, even ones without purpose, but offered a compromise: If someone were to create a more open area on the wooded land north of the Marketplace ("across Putin Bridge", it was described), God AlphaBernd would move the Spawn Position over there. The offer was mostly blindly rejected despite its merits, as the complainers apparently were more interested in demolishing 'trash' than creating space.\\ |
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| **Library Projects**\\ | **Library Projects**\\ | ||
| - | (ar) Within the last couple of weeks, a renewed interest in written books has stirred among Alpha Realm residents. Several people have started, independently from each other so far, to collect books and plan libraries.\\ | + | (ar) Within the last couple of weeks, a renewed interest in written books has stirred among Alpha's Realm residents. Several people have started, independently from each other so far, to collect books and plan libraries.\\ |
| Prime Minister Salah of Umm Al Asufli is making great efforts to recover the lost literature of the Library of Al-Iskandariya, restoring the originals and selling copies to collectors. | Prime Minister Salah of Umm Al Asufli is making great efforts to recover the lost literature of the Library of Al-Iskandariya, restoring the originals and selling copies to collectors. | ||
| Moderator Tangaloa is one of those collectors and apparently already owns a private library, where he stores all worthwhile literature in safety, and for his eyes only (for now). He is asking people to donate books to keep them safe, or else sell them to him for he "can pay handsomely".\\ | Moderator Tangaloa is one of those collectors and apparently already owns a private library, where he stores all worthwhile literature in safety, and for his eyes only (for now). He is asking people to donate books to keep them safe, or else sell them to him for he "can pay handsomely".\\ | ||
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| **Breadbasket Settlement**\\ | **Breadbasket Settlement**\\ | ||
| (er) On July 6th, President Hinoarashi of the Republic of Battkhortostan informed his citizens Speaker BearMonger and Duke Tomoko Kuroki of a personal idea to create "a rustic agricultural settlement some time" that could serve as "a breadbasket for both Kriegstein and Battx."\\ | (er) On July 6th, President Hinoarashi of the Republic of Battkhortostan informed his citizens Speaker BearMonger and Duke Tomoko Kuroki of a personal idea to create "a rustic agricultural settlement some time" that could serve as "a breadbasket for both Kriegstein and Battx."\\ | ||
| - | For the most outspokenly democratic nation in Alpha Realm, the President quite brazenly suggested to "utilize Yew slavery," but it should be considered that any Yew population might quite happily settle and farm in safety within the "gay little French rural town" that President Hinoarashi has in mind.\\ | + | For the most outspokenly democratic nation in Alpha's Realm, the President quite brazenly suggested to "utilize Yew slavery," but it should be considered that any Yew population might quite happily settle and farm in safety within the "gay little French rural town" that President Hinoarashi has in mind.\\ |
| - | As different from the most modern city of Alpha Realm, Hinoarashington, as the concept sounds, with the most experienced constructors of the Republic of Battkhortostan at work, the future town will certainly be integrated impeccably into the nation.\\ | + | As different from the most modern city of Alpha's Realm, Hinoarashington, as the concept sounds, with the most experienced constructors of the Republic of Battkhortostan at work, the future town will certainly be integrated impeccably into the nation.\\ |
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| **Umm Al Asufli's Sentinel Statue**\\ | **Umm Al Asufli's Sentinel Statue**\\ | ||
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| **The Statue Quarrels of New Spawn**\\ | **The Statue Quarrels of New Spawn**\\ | ||
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| - | (ns) The evening of June 18th in the year 2015 saw a level of bored creativity and vexed retaliation never before witnessed on New Spawn. This special edition will cover exclusively the events at New Spawn on that day.\\ | + | (ns) The evening of July 18th in the year 2015 saw a level of bored creativity and vexed retaliation never before witnessed on New Spawn. This special edition will cover exclusively the events at New Spawn on that day.\\ |
| High Commissioner Austrobernd of the Mandatory of New Badfacia, lamenting the lack of people to build with, decided to build a statue around New Spawn. As location he chose the empty roof of the entrance to Akarinka's station, and as a motive apparently his longtime superior first came to mind. A sign on the socket designated the statue as 'Shakomatic, Kaiser of Breshik'. (This is actually incorrect in several ways, as Shakomatic is the //King// of Breshik and //used to be// the 'Kaiser of the Commonwealth' until couped out of the position last month, incidentally by HC Austrobernd himself.)\\ | High Commissioner Austrobernd of the Mandatory of New Badfacia, lamenting the lack of people to build with, decided to build a statue around New Spawn. As location he chose the empty roof of the entrance to Akarinka's station, and as a motive apparently his longtime superior first came to mind. A sign on the socket designated the statue as 'Shakomatic, Kaiser of Breshik'. (This is actually incorrect in several ways, as Shakomatic is the //King// of Breshik and //used to be// the 'Kaiser of the Commonwealth' until couped out of the position last month, incidentally by HC Austrobernd himself.)\\ | ||
| As soon as the statue was finished, people came to inspect, investigate, climb, jump and generally have some fun. "I think it suits this shitty spawn well," was all Lord Austrobernd commented about his project, and the first person to object to that opinion was Swamp Paladin Massolit of Novoblagomirsk.\\ | As soon as the statue was finished, people came to inspect, investigate, climb, jump and generally have some fun. "I think it suits this shitty spawn well," was all Lord Austrobernd commented about his project, and the first person to object to that opinion was Swamp Paladin Massolit of Novoblagomirsk.\\ | ||
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| Since the missile could not finish its job, Duke Tomoko of Aresia decided to help out with some manual action. He placed several explosives on the ruins and ignited them, managing to blow himself up and President Hinoarashi off the statue's left arm, shown on Photo 30. The President survived thanks to formidable armor.\\ | Since the missile could not finish its job, Duke Tomoko of Aresia decided to help out with some manual action. He placed several explosives on the ruins and ignited them, managing to blow himself up and President Hinoarashi off the statue's left arm, shown on Photo 30. The President survived thanks to formidable armor.\\ | ||
| What little remained of the great statue's body, Duke Tomoko artfully set ablaze, caught on Photo 31. As if in answer to the statement, the skies released a load of water at that very moment. The shovel proudly survived all attacks; two of the adjacent buildings however were less lucky and got damaged by the nearby explosions, proven on Photo 32.\\ | What little remained of the great statue's body, Duke Tomoko artfully set ablaze, caught on Photo 31. As if in answer to the statement, the skies released a load of water at that very moment. The shovel proudly survived all attacks; two of the adjacent buildings however were less lucky and got damaged by the nearby explosions, proven on Photo 32.\\ | ||
| - | With their intended target destroyed, President Hinoarashi apparently got bored very quickly and therefore turned his attention toward the bystanders, demanding everyone to "convert to Islam." Those who refused were attacked and killed, as happened to NoyaEleven and Jinxauthor_Mel while the former was asleep (afk) and the latter tried to repair collateral damage. Photo 34 recorded his 'reasoning'.\\ | + | With their intended target destroyed, President Hinoarashi apparently got bored very quickly and therefore turned his attention toward the bystanders, demanding everyone to "convert to Islam." Those who refused were attacked and killed, as happened to NoyaEleven and Jinxauthor_Mel while the former was asleep (afk) and the latter tried to repair collateral damage. Photo 33 recorded his 'reasoning'.\\ |
| Maybe incited by his leader, Speaker BearMonger also took to direct attacks when his attempt to further demolish the ruins were impeded by HC Austrobernd. Unfortunately, he accidentally hit bystander Darynu, which led to a brief altercation. Both parties later discussed the misunderstanding and apologized to each other.\\ | Maybe incited by his leader, Speaker BearMonger also took to direct attacks when his attempt to further demolish the ruins were impeded by HC Austrobernd. Unfortunately, he accidentally hit bystander Darynu, which led to a brief altercation. Both parties later discussed the misunderstanding and apologized to each other.\\ | ||
| It was around this time that Battkhort citizens first claimed that the statue signified an annexation attempt of the neutral New Spawn area, something that was never declared nor even implied with signs on the side of its creator, nor asked about on the side of the attackers. The very //assumption// was made their basis for the statue attack, keeping in well with the proverb.\\ | It was around this time that Battkhort citizens first claimed that the statue signified an annexation attempt of the neutral New Spawn area, something that was never declared nor even implied with signs on the side of its creator, nor asked about on the side of the attackers. The very //assumption// was made their basis for the statue attack, keeping in well with the proverb.\\ | ||
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| - | ===== Newer ===== | + | ===== MARNIE 27.07.15 ===== |
| - | **Newer issues are not yet archived but can still be bought at the Midgard Store.** | + | **Midgard's Alpha Realm News**\\ |
| + | //International Edition//\\ | ||
| + | July 27th, 2015\\ | ||
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| + | //Editor's Note://\\ | ||
| + | Links can NOT be clicked but all photos on Imgur are all in the same album. Some of them are bigger files due to picture collages.\\ | ||
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| + | //In Worldwide News://\\ | ||
| + | **Ghost Relocation**, page 17\\ | ||
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| + | //In Regional News://\\ | ||
| + | **Tipriya Village**, page 44\\ | ||
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| + | //In Local News://\\ | ||
| + | **Midgard Library**, page 49\\ | ||
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| + | **__Worldwide News__**\\ | ||
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| + | **Stress Amnesia**\\ | ||
| + | (ar) The last Rollback Repair on New Spawn confirmed a theory formerly discussed among employers of book vendors from various parts of Alpha's Realm. It had been observed that the recently discovered disorder termed 'Stress Amnesia' was not an ailment exclusive to Midgard merchants but seems to be an affliction of book vendors in general. Stress Amnesia Disorder should therefore be considered an occupational hazard rather than a mental disease. Any book vendor is at risk of forgetting his prices when subjected to a rollback procedure in his immediate working area, and will require reminding by his employer.\\ | ||
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| + | **Mall Book Store**\\ | ||
| + | (ns) The first official bookstore in the New Spawn Marketplace was (after some delays) opened on July 21st. Having been a long-anticipated addition to the mall, it saw high patronage during its very first hour of business, with five customers right there on site and Moderator Tangaloa providing some fireworks. Fire was also set by Resident Monocle_s in a brief instance of vandalism but was doused quickly, and the offender ceased after he was discovered as the culprit.\\ | ||
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| + | **Drug Apprehension**\\ | ||
| + | (ns) An anonymous source recently informed the press about rumors regarding 'a series of new drugs' possibly being offered on the black market. The source felt that since they 'have serious side effects', Alpha's Realm residents should be warned about this new danger.\\ | ||
| + | Cautious inquiry with law enforcement received no results as their representatives denied all knowledge regarding any drugs. However, in following some officers' movements, it became evident that the police force of New Spawn seems to have its own suspicions. Currently, their unsubtle investigation is centered around this little corner shop our journalist managed to get some snapshots of while being chased away: [[https://imgur.com/a/NKMgW#38]].\\ | ||
| + | The shop is heavily guarded but has not yet been closed down, so it was possible to sneak in later and check the offers which are apparently causing police surveillance. The only one that might warrant such suspicions was a drink called Asbisthe.\\ | ||
| + | Whether this shop is at all connected to the recent drug rumors is not confirmed at all, and even the police obviously hesitate to take action due to lack of actual proof.\\ | ||
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| + | **Emporium Annex**\\ | ||
| + | (ns) On July 24th, Speaker BearMonger of the Republic of Ender requested "a nice emporium near spawn" be built for him "so I can sell bulk goods, as well as a place to store them and a place to dock a pipeline, eventually."\\ | ||
| + | Mall Manager Tomoko offered to have it attached to the previously open south side of the Marketplace, and the outer structure was soon erected.\\ | ||
| + | After having been informed about the building's dimensions, Speaker BearMonger is "thinking about the layout now and what to sell" with "a combination of Yews and chests," he explained his plans. "For example if you want to buy some stone, you can buy a stack from a Yew or put in payment to a chest and receive it a double chest at a time."\\ | ||
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| + | **Ghost Relocation**\\ | ||
| + | (ns) During the recent cold wave around New Spawn that even caused layers of snow on the streets, the ghost of a zombie child (that had been haunting the first buoy near the lighthouse) apparently decided to seek shelter inside, as seen at [[https://imgur.com/a/NKMgW#39]].\\ | ||
| + | The underage dead monster boy obviously felt attracted by the prominent erotic shop right at the entrance and has now taken residence in TheNerd96's store. Since the vendors there are currently out of stock, the ghost child seems to be waiting for the next shipment. This turn of events has stumped even the moderators, as evidenced by Moderator June placing a rather perplexed sign in front of the boy instead of removing him from the premises.\\ | ||
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| + | **Safe Nether Rails**\\ | ||
| + | (ne) Resident Berezov recently decided to install glass blocks above some nether rails in order to decrease the spawning of Pigmen. While that in itself turned out a nice idea and worked fine, he was asked by Administrator Jinx of Midgard Municipality to remove the glass from NEAR Transport tubes, as those are also intended for horse and ass relocations. Unfortunately, even glass panes to not allow those animals to pass. Resident Berezov might try to improve other rails.\\ | ||
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| + | **Police Rage**\\ | ||
| + | (ns) With increased violence and vandalism around New Spawn, the police force has entered a perpetual state of alarm regarding particular residents and often take to fatal action first before asking any questions. Known targets include Residents Monocle_s and Yagira, who both spend much time in that area.\\ | ||
| + | Since it was suggested by an observer that a bad reputation might be the cause for the current situation, advantage was taken of Resident Santikaye's healing a Zombie at the mall. The fisherman was relocated to the storage building where trading could commence in order to restore reputation. Resident Monocle_s tried this with serious effort, however the result was marginal at best.\\ | ||
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| + | **P_P_A's Return**\\ | ||
| + | (if) On July 19th, Moderator P_P_A returned to Alpha's Realm after a long period of absence, and was dragged right into the middle of the Statue Quarrels as a welcome-back present. "I've been making an effort to de-bernd myself over recent weeks/months," the Moderator stated. "Been attending cons, local events of interest, meeting new people, etc. But it turns out that it's actually less entertaining than building shit in Minecraft and arguing about server politics, so here I am again."\\ | ||
| + | On July 23rd, he re-visited the iron farm for the first time and found the collection chamber he used to know demolished. Moderator P_P_A immediately banned Lolibernd, who had caused that destruction on June 9th, and was then informed by several residents that the iron farm was working despite that sabotage due to repair work done by the Republic of Ender's ERAID service.\\ | ||
| + | After investigating the underground chamber, the Moderator was shown the new collection point.\\ | ||
| + | He considered repairing the "old room that loli griebed" but decided to leave it when concerns were raised that it might interfere with the repair work. Lolibernd was unbanned, though it seems unlikely that he would even learn or care about being banned.\\ | ||
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| + | **Kriegstein Roads**\\ | ||
| + | (ks) After the boundaries of the duchies and territories of Kriegstein have been established and mapped, it was decided by General Secretary Tomoko Kuroki that a better infrastructure system was needed to connect these areas.\\ | ||
| + | Road construction commenced on July 24th as a collaboration of Duke Carluga of the Duchy of Orcaella and Administrator Jinx of Midgard Municipality. The material required for the task was provided by the Republic of Ender's ERAID service, who produced two double chests of smoothstone for the project. Most of the roads have been finished and are already in service thanks to Duke Carluga working overtime, and Sidonia will be connected soon as well.\\ | ||
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| + | **Jumping Fun**\\ | ||
| + | (ns) Not very far from New Spawn, if one follows the new road toward Slavia Confederation northeast, Residents Csecs and Espriim02 have built the highest bungee platform in Alpha's Realm during the second week of July.\\ | ||
| + | It was created entirely for the fun of jumping and has caused many deaths due to trial and error when testing the perfect distance.\\ | ||
| + | If visitors wish to try for themselves, please keep in mind that the platform is entirely private property and any change on it will be considered griefing. Brave jumpers should also know that the platform is set at level Y256 where a home point **cannot be set**. It is advisable to set a home at the ground before climbing. When jumping, you have to hit a hole straight down where a slime block on Level Y23 will bounce you back to the surface. Step forward then, there will not be a second chance nor a way back to the up if you miss it. With some care though, one can have much fun jumping and bouncing.\\ | ||
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| + | **When Tangas Fly**\\ | ||
| + | (ns) In a very special event, Moderator Tangaloa brought some trained astronaut pigs to New Spawn on July 21st and invited residents to "get on". The first to do so was Resident Monocle_s who promptly was taken into the air while riding the pig. Upon a fatal landing he earned the achievement 'When Pigs Fly'; this inspired other residents to also ride a pig. A few pictures of this can be viewed at [[https://imgur.com/a/NKMgW#40]]. Our reporter earned the achievement as well.\\ | ||
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| + | **Wither Summons**\\ | ||
| + | (ns) In a display of unprecedented stupidity, Resident Monocle_s tried to summon a Wither at New Spawn, as witnessed at [[https://imgur.com/a/NKMgW#41]]. Thankfully, the creature did not adhere to the summons.\\ | ||
| + | Incidentally, Moderator Tangaloa who was present at that time had actually //condoned// the test and later slayed Resident Monocle_s not for trying to spawn a wither but over a dispute regarding wither skulls.\\ | ||
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| + | **__Regional News__**\\ | ||
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| + | **Eyjan Hvíta Given Up**\\ | ||
| + | (eh) Despite President Harcourtien's return to Alpha's Realm for some time, the settlement Eyjan Hvíta will not be revived. "I don't want to live in Eyjan Hvíta anymore," the President declared and announced his moving to a location a long way farther south, near the World Border. He gave no reasons for the decision that it leaves Eyjan Hvíta without any residents.\\ | ||
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| + | **New Settler in Zweiyurten**\\ | ||
| + | (zy) On July 21st, new resident Mad_Hodman took an interest in Zweiyurten and decided to settle there. Midgard Municipality therefore steps back from management of the area in favor of trade agreements instead.\\ | ||
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| + | **Tipriya Village**\\ | ||
| + | (tp) On the small Valensiyan island Tipriya, a cozy fishing village with the same name has been established by Chief Tsaryu. "It's really a rural place here," he stated, with "typical Valensiyan architecture from 100 years ago."\\ | ||
| + | Some photos are shown at [[https://imgur.com/a/NKMgW#42]], and more will later be shown on the Valensiyan page in the Autism Almanac, particularly of the majestic Valensiyan birches growing on the island.\\ | ||
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| + | **__Local News__**\\ | ||
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| + | **Loyal Mourner**\\ | ||
| + | (mm) During road construction work in Kriegstein, a wild horse was discovered trapped at a shore. It was later freed and tamed by one worker who decided to ride the horse home via the nether. When he did not arrive home at the arranged time, a search team was sent to meet him. All they found was the brave white horse, patiently waiting in one of the rail tubes beside the remains of his rider. Examination later revealed that the worker had stupidly suffocated himself in a ceiling by trying to ride inside the tube. The horse was guided to Midgard Municipality and named //Loyal Mourner// in remembrance of his behavior during that trying incident.\\ | ||
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| + | **Midgard Library**\\ | ||
| + | (mm) Now that several works of literature have been acquired and the issues of the MARNIE newspaper grow in number, Midgard Administration has gathered the funds to finally comply to our population's longtime-request of having a library. It was built on the quiet upper level of the Station Mall, only topped by the managements offices. Here, many rows of bookshelves cater to anyone's taste, and the reading and study room provides seating for about thirty people at a time.\\ | ||
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| + | **This issue ends the July 2015 page of the MARNIE Archives. The next issue will be posted on the [[books:ma_15_08 | August 2015]] page.** | ||