All of them Games

[Kyr]

Fellow MUD'rssss,

I've been talking about doing another Games event for a bit (LS contest free to anyone I don't dislike *looking at you, Alayla*, rares and fun stuff as prizes), but haven't gotten around to it. Aiming at doing one in the next couple months...wanted to test the waters for some idears. Traditionally, the events I run vary little and typically feature these three core contests:

1) Footrace: people start at point A, must retrieve pre-set items from point(s) B, C, and D, then return to point A.
2) Grand melee. Blood, all that jazz.
3) Scavenger hunt: 20ish min time limit, post a list of items (including scalps) and contestants gather as many as they can and return before time expires.

Each event has tiered points - 1st place gets 20, 2nd gets 19, etc. Points are pooled at end for winners.

Anyways, any ideas for new events or spins on the existing?

[Roadeur]

Capture the flag! Not sure how this would, but maybe 1 character agrees to be the FLAG. They then follow any person who comes into their room and DOESSOMEEMOTETHATYOUCAN'TDOINCOMBAT. They then follow that person.

The FLAG is dismounted, so you can't just spam him or her through the zone, and adds a strategic element to it. (You'd need to decide if you could make the FLAG quaff). FLAG starts in zone between zone X, which is undisclosed location between Zone Y and zone Z. FLAG also has a no-loc. Team Y and Z start in respective zones. Then MADNESS.

Players on winning team get +5 points? MVP gets +10? Team with most kills gets +2?

[Protus]

I have a few items for prizes if you want.

[Malika]

I just want your vials, Kyr.

[Kamila]

Capture the flag! Not sure how this would, but maybe 1 character agrees to be the FLAG. They then follow any person who comes into their room and DOESSOMEEMOTETHATYOUCAN'TDOINCOMBAT. They then follow that person.

Ha! That's awesome. Alternatively could use rufferto instead although more options using a player in the role.

How about a game of tag? People are told to stay in a certain boundary (maybe post volunteers at boundaries to ensure people don't cheat). Kyr chases them for a period of time. If he pats them on their head they are out. After whatever timeframe passes, the ones not tapped are awarded points.

Or Rabbits and Foxes: People are paired up at the starting line (one person to be the rabbit, the other the fox). Organizer calls out location of the rabbits' den (changes each time so people can't plan ahead or start early) -- rabbits try to run to safety before their paired foxes catch them. Redo with rabbits and foxes switching roles. All caught rabbits then sit out. Next the winners pair up against each other and try to win the next tier, etc. Can award scaling points based on what tier people make it to before being caught by a fox.

[Razhak]

Capture the flag! Not sure how this would, but maybe 1 character agrees to be the FLAG. They then follow any person who comes into their room and DOESSOMEEMOTETHATYOUCAN'TDOINCOMBAT. They then follow that person.

The FLAG is dismounted, so you can't just spam him or her through the zone, and adds a strategic element to it. (You'd need to decide if you could make the FLAG quaff). FLAG starts in zone between zone X, which is undisclosed location between Zone Y and zone Z. FLAG also has a no-loc. Team Y and Z start in respective zones. Then MADNESS.

Players on winning team get +5 points? MVP gets +10? Team with most kills gets +2?

Could use Rufferto as a flag. He follows anyone that says his name if the room is lit.. Mayhem!

[Davor]

I'll donate a pair of cuffs.

[Dartes]

I love the Rufferto idea. Poor dog is gonna be so confused when everyone starts yelling his name.

[Delion]

This sounds fun!

Make sure to set the games in the most inhospitable place possible.

[DeVourer]

King of the Hill