Hey everyone, just wanted to provide some details on Smith Hold (the semi-persistant mod that Throbbleserv hosts)
First, we call it semi-persistant because we don't have a dedicated server, it's actually run on Throbblefoots bad-ass computer when it isn't being used for something else.
When visiting Smith Hold keep this in mind:
1. Almost everything has a unique description, so always "examine" things. (right-click and choose the eye)
2. The NPCs are all in character and the DMs have RPG chars also, so feel free to be in character or out of character, but please respect those visitors wishing to be in character.
3. Most NPCs have very long dialog, take your time and chat with everyone. In fact there is so much text in the dialogs and the descriptions that you won't see it all unless you spend hours and hours or come back later! Also, we are constantly adding new dialog so some people you talked to before may have new things to say next time.
4. In addition to the gold maker (free gold!), the stores in Smith Hold sell many of the items from the toolset's "Standard" items list and even some from the Official Campaigns! (NWN, SoU, HotU) If you wish to see any items added to the stores just let us know.
5. The arena has a duel manager dispenser, use it!
6. Every area has map notes, use them!
7. Seriously, examine everything, it was a lot of work to type all that shit.
8. If you think we are harsh on GS to people who break the rules, you haven't seen anything yet. I have scripted some very nasty things for people who don't behave in Smith Hold.
9. If you want to do the quest, speak with the King, he can be found in Fumesmith Hall.
Hope to see you there, I will bring the server up for the day on 9/3/04 around 10 AM PST. 6 PM GMT.
