THE APPRENTICE [Four Remain?!]

[Cybele]

Also, I wasn't already immediately on the chopping block if we lost?

Chevre and cjdrum.

[SleepyKrew]

[Tragedy]

SCUMS DEM REACTION.
GET HIM.

[SleepyKrew]

D:

[Cybele]

Team Eucleia

Mist7676

^{[Project Manager]}

• Explain to me how YOU led your team to your current submission? Why didn't you send me the submission?
• Who came up with the idea that was submitted (the essay and the mish mash game)?
• Did you permit Cybele to post your QT in the thread, and if so, why?
• Who didn't perform so well in this task?
• Are you satisfied with your final submission?

DonJosh

animorpherv1

kloud1516

Cybele

JDGA

• What did you contribute to this task?
• Are you satisfied with your team's final submission?
• How do you think Mist7676 performed as Project Manager?
• Who on your team were the wink links?

ZazieR

• What did you contribute to this task?
• Do you think Cybele posting the QT in the thread was a smart move?
• Are you satisfied with your team's final submission?
• Who on your team were the wink links?

TornadoSwirl

• Did you contribute anything to this task?
• Are you alive?
• What are your thoughts on your team's final submission?
• Do you think Cybele posting the QT in the thread was a smart move?

Team Excel

Tragedy

^{[Project Manager]}

Quilford

cjdrum

• What did you contribute during this task?
• Are you satisfied with your team's final submission?
• How do you think Tragedy performed as Project Manager?
• Do you think Cybele posting their team's QT in the thread was a smart move?

SleepyKrew

kiwieagle

• Who performed the worst during this task?
• Are you satisfied with your team's final submission?
• Who do you think is to blame for diginova's disatisfaction with the way the game was being played?
• What do you think of Cybele's decision to post their team's QT in the thread? Did seeing your opponent's QT assist your team in bettering your submission?

TwistedSpoon

Chevre

• What did you contribute during this task?
• Are you satisfied with your team's final submission?
• How do you think Tragedy performed as Project Manager?
• What is your reaction to diginova's resignation?

Leonshade

[Blackberry]

Before I announce the winner, let's view both team's performances...

Team Eucleia

Mist7676^{[Project Manager]}
[area="Task #1, Assignment #1]If your aim is to run a truly phenomenal Mish Mash game, there are considerations that you must take when designing, and eventually running, the game. These are the essential elements of any successful game, and every game that fails is simply consigned to this fate by poor planning in regard to the five fundamentals of gaming. Any moderator worth his salt needs to consider Balance, Innovation, a good theme Flavour, Player Dynamics, and his own level of Commitment to the game.

Innovation is key with any successful game. A new idea, mechanic, or theme frequently catalyzes the most successful Mish Mash games, often helping to spawn ‘copycat’ games or sequels. When something new is brought to an old idea, new interest can be galvanized. It renews the playworn, and excites the player to see what might happen in a game that has both the successful mechanics of a previous favourite, and something as-of-yet unseen and exciting.

To promote player approval, each game needs to be balanced. This provides players with an equal chance to win, and thus an equal chance to enjoy themselves. Balance is often the hardest fundamental to establish, especially in games with complex mechanics. A good idea is to start with a simple mechanic set and to then build develop these as your foundation. Design your mechanics separately from any theme flavouring, and simply apply the flavouring over the finished frame.

Every game needs a narrative, a story or background to provide context for the players’ actions and goals. Exemplary theme flavour captures competitors’ imaginations and entices them to think about the game long after they've closed their browsers. Flavour development is useful to consider at the start of the idea, as it may guide and augment your mechanics and overall goals. Remember, though, the flavour should be seen as icing on the cake composed of mechanics and balance.

As a moderator, it is also important to consider the way players will be encouraged to interact with one another. Strong dynamics to look for include teamwork and cooperation, rivalry and competition, and interactions that go beyond those. Games are all about people interacting in new and exciting ways, so you should be looking for a way to place your players in an environment that takes advantage of these dynamics. Allow them to advance fluidly, and you could be surprised what happens.

Finally, if there’s one thing that unequivocally sinks most Mish Mash games, it’s failure of moderator commitment. If the moderator can’t stay dedicated to his own game, then there is nothing that can save it. Make sure to be as available as your game demands; it’s likely more time-consuming than you think. Don’t run a game when you have other commitments that will drag you away, and be sure that your interest in the game. Running a game is always hard work, but keep in mind that each successful endeavor is equally rewarding.[/area]

Task #1, Assignment #2

Luigi's Mansion stood isolated within a ring of dark, brooding trees.

A meager pathway cleaved through the mansion's forested barrier, serving as the construction’s only true connection with reality. The pockmarked road snaked this way and that over spongy earth until it reached the foot of two towering doors, upon which hung a menacing brass knocker. It wasn't often that life was cursed to pass beyond these doors, but whomever was unfortunate enough to discover this garish collection of brick, glass, and darkness walked alone.

For years, a lone figure in Luigi’s Mansion had bided its time, waiting for the fateful moment when he would return. As dawn broke over the eastern treetops, the presence knew that its fragile patience would incur great a reward: revenge. It would be soon now.

Very soon.

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Mario's go kart belched heated exhaust as it tore across the forest floor. Daring to steal a glance behind him, Mario discovered that Bowser, Yoshi, and Dixie Kong were barreling down upon him. Their karts rocketed over rotting branches and devoured loose vines of ivy in their pursuit. Mario’s competitors were gaining on him, and try as he might to bolster his lead they continued to close the gap between the leader. Beads of sweat ran down his face, catching in his thick mustache. Every so often, he’d floor the gas pedal, only to grimace as a koopa shell projectile tore away his kart’s back-left wheel.

With a sudden crash, Mario’s kart smacked into the ground.

It bounced with a roar three times, before skidding to a halt in a haze of smoke. Mario looked around in bewilderment. To his left, he saw nothing but a winding kart path--evidence that his competitors would soon discover his wreck. To his right, however, a dilapidated metal gate stood ajar, its hinges crippled with rust. Fresh handprints disturbed the grime and dirt covering several silver bars, and a set of smeared tracks tattooed the soil. Curious, Mario slipped from his kart and advanced to the gate. The chorus of competition grew louder in the forest. The roar of engines would soon pass him by. But as he peered through the gate’s bars, all else seemed to vanish from his mind.

There, resting in a crevice of mud and grass, was a green hat. Mario threw himself forward, knocking the gate back against its supports. As he raced to the hat, his worst fears were confirmed.

L: this was Luigi’s hat.

A firm grasp on his shoulder pulled Mario from his daze. Donkey Kong cast a shadow over his friend, before directing Mario’s attention to the grotesque mansion that loomed before them. Shortly, all the racers had congregated on the mansion’s grounds. Some insisted that they heard bellows of fear come from the upper-moist point of the house. Others started with surprise, claiming that an unseen hand had prodded them. A lone pair of footsteps led to the mansion’s door; uneven--almost staggering--footsteps. Without another moment wasted, Mario buried the hat deep into his overalls and made for the doors. Reluctantly, his acquaintances followed behind. If Luigi was in danger, they would find him.

As the last members of the group passed over the threshold, the aged gate snapped closed. A padlock appeared, its key nowhere to be found. Little did Mario and the group know, but there would be no turning back. They would find out soon enough, though.

King Boo guaranteed it.

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[General Rules]

[01] This is a game. The main objective is to have fun; so no excessive flaming, spamming, or submission of anything else prohibited within the MS forums.
[02] This is a game. The secondary objective is to dominate.
[03] I am not infallible, so if I have made a mistake, please point it out to me and I will correct it if needed.

[Game Mechanics]

Pre-Game:

[01]

Luigi's Mansion: King Boo's Revenge

will consist of 16 players, each of whom will select one of the characters present on the Character Board below as his or her role for the duration of their stay in the mansion.
[02] To enter the game, simply /in and choose your desired character.
[03] Role selection will strictly function on a first-come, first-serve basis.
[04] Until the 16th contestant enters the game, you each may switch characters with other players, but only if both parties consent.

Game:

[05] The game will take place within Luigi's Mansion, a multi-floor labyrinth of rooms and passageways. Many rooms have distinct characteristics, and may offer insights to help individuals advance further into the competition.
[06]

Luigi's Mansion: King Boo's Revenge

will be divided into rounds, each of which will consist two phases: the Movement Phase and the Challenge Phase. The game will be initiated with a Challenge Phase.

Spoiler: Movement & Challenge Phases Described

[01] Movement Phase:

• The ultimate purpose of your movements from room-to-room is to reach the attic of Luigi's Mansion. Here, you will find King Boo, who will deliver you one final challenge.
• Each round (with the exception of Round 0) will begin with the posting of a list in thread that contains options for navigating through the mansion. From the provided choices, players must select one route by stating:

[Character] choses

[Option X]

. Once locking in his or her decision, a player will advance to the chosen room or corridor.
• Be sure to chose your paths carefully, for certain rooms and hallways contain traps. Some of these game devices might be beneficial, but more often than not, they will hinder your chances of advancement in some way.
• All players will begin the game in the Dining Room, which is located in the center-left area of the map.
• At any time, the collective group may be separated into smaller factions, all of which will be offered different movement paths.

[01] Challenge Phase:

• The ultimate purpose of challenges is to gain

Stars

. The player with the most stars at the end of the game will win.
• Following the Movement Phase of each round, players will face off in a challenge of some sort. Each competition will differ, and each will be strictly individual in nature.
• The winner of each Challenge Phase will receive one

Star

. The more challenges you win and the more Stars you collect, the better your chances are of winning the game.
• Each player's standing in the game will be reflected upon the appropriate board. For example, one's location can be found on the Map Board, while his or her ranking at any moment in the game will be displayed on the Star Board.

King Boo's Wrath:

At random intervals in the game, players who have not earned a specified number of stars will be forced to face off against one another in a challenge known as King Boo's Wrath. The winner of this competition will remain in the game. All losers will be eliminated.

[07] The main objectives of the game are as follows.
I. Gain as many Stars as possible

(

See Challenge Phase

)

.
II. Reach the Attic of Luigi's Mansion

(

See Movement Phase

)

.
[08] Twists will be implemented without warning or provocation throughout the game. The time and setting of each twist has already been determined, so as to neither give an unfair advantage or disadvantage to a player or group of players.

[Boards]

Spoiler: Character Board

Spoiler: Star Board

[Blackberry]

Team Excel

Tragedy^{[Project Manager]}
[area="Task #1, Assignment #1]

Mish Mash Needs

The first fundamental is hosting your game to the best of your ability. This means you get things done in advance, you stick to your promises and rules and you manage your time correctly. Optimize is a great example of this; the hosts update the game with regularity and precision. You can always look forward to an update at the end of a day. Mafia Family Feud and Match Game: MS also involved a high degree of host activity, which fed them a constant supply of players. Don’t tackle a game unless you are certain you can manage it. You’re letting your players down, otherwise: you will see abandoned Roll to Dodge games.

The second fundamental is to lend class to your game through good narrative and
pleasing aesthetics . Without these, players often feel that they are participating in a second-rate game. The effect is perhaps even more pronounced when the game would not otherwise require it. Optimize, for example, could be run without the graphics and text it utilises but with them it has helped pull one of the largest queues in Mish-Mash history. Decathlon also shows off attractive and informative graphics, whilst the more active Roll to Dodge games, like RTD Bakershire and Zombie Apocalypse, maintain their high level of participation because of the qualitative mod flavor.

The third fundamental is to keep the game simple. Successful Mish Mash games often involve simple rules that are easy to comprehend and quick to learn. For example, the game of Ferris Wheel involves a group of players placed in a randomized order, each picking one players give answers to questions and get scored based on how many players picked the same answers. These simple premises allow people to join regardless of their schedule, granting fun for a large playerbase.

A game lives and dies based on its player activity (Notify the Players often), which is why letting many players engage in the game is the fourth fundamental. Having to wait in line for your turn can often lead people to lose their interest in a game, so maximizing the amount of people a Mish Mash game can hold allows the game to survive and thrive. Games like Ferris Wheel and What Were You Thinking have virtually no limit on the amount of players that can participate at once, while Optimize allows those waiting in line to effect the current game's outcome.

The final fundamental is to make your game fast-paced. These allow for the most fun. When properly used in conjunction with the other fundamentals, these games are often the ones that end up being replayed the most. Ferris Wheel and Yahtzee are shining examples, along with Elect the Executioner. This can be achieved most easily by cutting as much of the moderator’s work out as possible. Players should be able to take their turns as often as possible.[/area]
[area="Task #1, Assignment #2]

Welcome to a Magical Land, where Warlocks collide within the city of Dalaran, filled with a great source of magic. Each day, everyone trains themselves and begins to gain more magical abilities to survive. As a Warlock, you would want to battle each other within an Arena, where each of you fight others to survive, but can you and your teammates survive the battle of wits and magic?

Game Guide

- Each player is a Warlock, each starting with 100 HP (Health Points). If you lose all your HP in the Battle, you will die and be unable to participate the fight until a new round begins.
- There are Three Rounds, where each player attempts to gain points for their Team by killing the opposing team. Each kill from the team gives them 1 point, and whichever team gets the most points after three rounds win the game. It will be a 6 versus 6 battle, so players will be able to choose what team they wish to join.
- Every player starts with 200 Gold. Before each round starts, players will be able to “purchase” items & spells so they could use it for themselves. They have 24 hours to decide what to buy as their own spells and equipments for battle. Every player is limited to only carrying 6 Items at a time. After each round ends, the players will earn 100 Gold to purchase items/Spells. Each spells and certain items are upgradable, which can increase their effects.
- When a Round begins, players will be able to perform one of two actions:

Move:

The player may move to any adjacent square. They may do this twice each turn. <i think i understood that right, feel free to correct

Cast:

The player may cast any of the spells they’ve purchased. Each spell has its own “cooldown” rate, described in the spell list. After a spell is cast, it is unavailable for as many turns as its Cooldown.
On the Map, you will see Dark Grass & Blight. Dark Grass is where battles are usually happen. However, you can still use your abilities on Blight, but for each turn you stay on the it, you will lose 10 HP until you leave the area. You will be able to walk 2 spaces per turn.

Purchasable Spells

Fireball:

Shoot a regular fireball at the enemy who is two/three/four spaces in front of you, which deals 8/9/10 HP to them. Requires 1 turn to Recharge. Costs 30 Gold to Upgrade.(You start this basic spell at Level 1!)

Lightning Bolt:

Electrocute an enemy that’s two/three/four spaces in front of you, which deals 10/12/14 HP to them. Requires 1 turn to Recharge. Costs 30 Gold to Upgrade/Purchase.

Poison:

Poison a player whose 3/4/5 spaces in front of you! They will lose 4/5/6 HP per turn, which will last for 2/3/4 turns in total! Requires 2 turns to Recharge. Costs 30 Gold to Upgrade/Purchase.

Ice Shard:

Send Ice Shards flying towards an enemy two space vertically, horizontally or diagonal from you, dealing 11/13/15 HP to them. Requires 1 turn to Recharge. Costs 30 Gold to Upgrade/Purchase.

Thunder:

Sends a Thunder down from the sky, dealing all players (including allies) on a targeted area on the map by 15 HP, where everyone who is One square near the area will be damaged as well. Requires 3 turns to Recharge, Costs 50 Gold.

Freeze:

Target an enemy player who close to you by 1/2/3 square(s); they won’t be able to move for their next turn. Requires 2 turns to Recharge. Costs 35 Gold to Purchase/Upgrade.

Shield:

Defend yourself from all spells that comes in front of you only, reducing damage towards you by 3/4/5 HP from each spell which hits you. Requires 2 turns to Recharge. Costs 30 Gold to Upgrade/Purchase.

Teleport:

Teleport 2/3/4 spaces to any squares horizontally, diagonally or vertically! Requires 2 turns to Recharge, Costs 30 Gold to Upgrade/Purchase.

Heal:

Heal yourself by 10/15/20 HP! Requires 2 turns to Recharge. Costs 35 Gold to Upgrade/Purchase.

Hook:

Hook an enemy player in front/back of you who is 2/3/4 spaces away from you. They will end up 1 space in front/back of you. Requires 3 turns to Recharge. Costs 40 Gold to Purchase/Upgrade.

Purchasable Items

Potion:

Heals 20 HP in a turn. Costs 40 Gold. Consumable Item; Goes away upon use.

Boots of Speed:

Enables use of moving one space more than usually for a turn. Can only be used once per round, Costs 30 Gold.

Cloak of Regeneration:

Heals 5 HP every turn. Costs 100 Gold. Passive Ability.

Bomb:

Can be thrown at someone, dealing 10 HP towards the enemy (Player must be 3 Space away from the enemy for it to be effective). Costs 20 Gold.

Magic Armor:

Reduces all spells’ damage (excluding Poison) towards you by 2. Costs 100 Gold. Passive Ability.

Magic Refresher:

Resets all cooldowns for spells (Meaning any spell could be used again). Costs 120 Gold.Consumable Item; Goes away upon use.

Magic Wand:

Increases damage of all offensive spells (Except Poison) by 3. Costs 100 Gold. Passive Ability.

The Map You'll All be Playing In

[/area]

[SleepyKrew]

Who wrote the 5 fundamental essay?

[Blackberry]

Who wrote the 5 fundamental essay?

... did your team send you a link to their QT?

[Tragedy]

Who wrote the 5 fundamental essay?

Quilford and Leonshade.
I edit some bits. Minor bits. At the least.

[Blackberry]

Cybele

• It would appear that you assisted the other team in the creation of their final submission. Considering this is a competition, how do you think that affects my view of you? What made you think that was a smart decision?

Tragedy

• It would appear that you either asked or accepted Cybele's assistance in the task. What was wrong with your own teammates that you had to ask an opponent to assist you in the creation of your final product?

[Leonshade]

Who wrote the 5 fundamental essay?

... did your team send you a link to their QT?

I know I did, though he never once posted in the QT.

[Blackberry]

To Anyone

• What do you think of your opponent's submission?

Team Excel

• Is this a Christmas game?

[animorpherv1]

To Anyone

• What do you think of your opponent's submission?

The idea isn't bad, but I don't think that they hit the game's full potential.

[Tragedy]

I didn't ask for Cybele's assistance; I had plainly accepted his assistance.
I didn't ask him; He voluntarily chose to assisted me, apprently.
My teammates weren't around apparently, since Leonshade had to go to sleep, I don't know what's with Quilford or anyone else in the group.
Yes, I did attempt to finish up the Mish Mash game at the last minute, since it came out of my head two nights ago.

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It's not a Christmas game. I apparently chose those colors because it'd "FIT" the image.

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The opponent's submission is a real pain, since they're fierce opponents. Their efforts in the game pretty much amused me, especially with the pretty images in the game.
Also, I like their essay, it's pretty well done as well.

[Thomith]

There taken out. I'm so stupid >.>

[Thomith]

did i really just fail that badly >.>

[animorpherv1]

did i really just fail that badly >.>

Yes.

[Thomith]

did i really just fail that badly >.>

Yes.

Thanks for confirming how much of an idiot i am,

[animorpherv1]

did i really just fail that badly >.>

Yes.

Thanks for confirming how much of an idiot i am,

Any time.

[Leonshade]

To Anyone

• What do you think of your opponent's submission?

It's alright, though how fun the game idea is would depend on the minigames contained in the game.

Team Excel

• Is this a Christmas game?

No, though the red and green colors do allow seasonal joy to be experienced in any time period.

[Cybele]

Cybele

• It would appear that you assisted the other team in the creation of their final submission. Considering this is a competition, how do you think that affects my view of you? What made you think that was a smart decision?

This is a competition with the goal of:

[...finding]

an Apprentice to assist me in the co-moderation of an upcoming game I am planning. This apprentice will assist me with storyline development, plot twists, game mechanics, updates, etc. With our powers combined, we will create the ultimate Mish Mash game that will go down in history as the BEST GAME EVER.

I think that my actions do more to prove my desire and ability to act as a successful co-moderator than they would reflect poorly on our team for the competition. I stand by my actions, and believe that even if my team does not win this challenge, the end result is a better competition which will result in better competitors lasting through to the end of the game. I think I've only benefitted you, as the final (nay, sole) judge of who is to become your Apprentice.
And I think you see that.

Oh, and Tragedy totally didn't ask for my help. I just sort of found a way into her team's QT and helped incognito. It was one of my slip-ups that revealed who I was. I blame her team for not helping her during the crunch-time.

[Tragedy]

> WHOS THIS
CYBELE: Your team is scattered
> DAMNIT, UR CYBELE

[Cybele]

To Anyone

• What do you think of your opponent's submission?

I like it, but I think similar games have been done, even in recent past. Wizard battle is fairly close, in theme and some mechanics, though this Warlock is thankfully simpler, and has the addition of a playing-field. And team mechanics.
It's also rather similar to Rumble games, but I suppose that's cursory.
I probably wouldn't play it, but that's just personal preference.

Oh, and I actually dislike the fundamentals they've chosen. Some of them seem kinda... dumb.

[kloud1516]

To Anyone

• What do you think of your opponent's submission?

I think it's interesting. The game more or less a classic example of an RPG, so with that in mind I don't find it to be groundbreaking. Even so, I think members of the Mish Mash community would definitely sign up to play, which gives credit to the game and its creators.