This story begins more than a month ago in Vanad'iel. Heroes were not more than mere younguns then, and everyone was carefree, confidents that nothing could shake the foundations of the almighty Federation of Windurst. Under the Great Star tree all was well and the rivers made a soothing sound.
The great festival of the dolls had just ended leaving many good memories into the heart of adventurers and of children seeing their parents shrink back down to child like proportions and sometimes even taking the shape of another specy. Rumors flowed that perhaps a cook had made a Galka rice cake, it was but folly, pure speculation. Alas, something more shocking of a rumor than that of a little Galka girl resounded into the ears of a few Windurstian adventurers, loud trampling noises came from the mountains...
It was not the Yagudo, angered by our mistake of putting Apple vinegar in their offering, no something much less envying had come, they trampled the grass, cut every tree and turned our land into a barren soil. Only one nation could strive on such expansionism and waste of ressources. They spilled and spoiled, cut and dug. Bastok had come to Sarutabuta.
Their minds filled with hatred, and of only one goal, take over Sarutabuta and overthrow our beloved Star Sybil! Despite all the commotion, mass murders and genocide, few answered the call to defend the home nation against the terrible invaders. As the week went on, the Outpost's guard flawless loyalty was wavering, how could he turn a blind eye to all the great gifts these men and women were offering him?
At one point he even announced that Bastok would now control the region, but a quick reminder made him turn over his over his decision. SOmething that the Bastokan adventurers would not take lightly. They came in dozens, wrapping the Outpost personnel in the finest silks and jewels on the market, and so the few Windurstian present had to show them that all these gifts were to divert his attention and allow them to enter our capital freely.
The guard, rich beyond his wildest dreams, never hoping to see such a fortune fall into his hand, being used to see green adventurers die at his feet, could care less, he demanded more and more from both parties.
The months went on and he accumulated riches, and on the last day he was stuffed, rich and aboce all, reverred and feared by all, he had become the sole purpose of living of all those who brought him gifts. He held immense power and he kept tipping his gold scale one way and the other, every few minutes.
And as Darkday rolled around, after months of lavishing he rung his bell and said:" I must tally all this, just to make sure" And inside he went, to count his fortune, to sum up all the deeds done in his region, for once he didnt even have to work, and got so much more.
Outside the anxious adventurers cheered for their nation loudly hoping the guard would hear, minutes passed, and with only a few passed inside the guard emerged from the outpost with a scroll.
He cleared his throat....
Dropped the scroll....
Bent over to picky-wicky it uppy wuppy....
Took a sip of distilled water.....
Unrolled the scroll.....
And announced....
" After much deliberation, exact calculations, and respecting rule 1.0b of the Jeunoan conevtnion on conflicting nations, regarding article 7 stating that a guard can decide of his own will which nation will control a region following extreme bribes, good deeeds and bringing variou supplies, it has been decided that...."
And the guard fained...
A call was placed to a GM to read the scroll for both parties...
He appeared in his armor, ablaze with the immense power within him and said" I cant doanything besides wake this Taru up"
And so he did...
In a faint voice the Tarutaru proclaimed "Well it seemsy-weemsy that I am alive-walive"
Loud moans erupted....
"Oki dokie I telly-welly!
WINDURST WINS!
Yes, outnumbered 4 to 1, the brave Windurstians we are managed to hold back a horde of Bastokans. They were all made prisonners and sent back to Bastok, their heads in shame, Karst got impeached for his failed attempt, and a secret Galka proncess child was named at the head of the republic, some saying it is Karst under the guise, using a ingenious Galka Rice Cake prepared for him in case of failure.
This unbiased journalistic reporter would like to thank the following people for their unwavering support: (in no particular order)
Roukii
Redwolfe
Shykre
Akya
Spot
Mango
Embur
Zangief
Shesnarg
Rafiile
Anungunrama
Heric
Jiraya
Kyouji
Yul
EdwardisEdward
Susperia
Moopie
Scottbayo
I hope I didnt forget anyone, or put Bastokans on the list ^^
Pictures will come later ^^
Have a good sleep!
Edited, Mon Mar 21 20:33:36 2005 by shykre
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Frankly I find it ironic that Bastok is STILL in third place despite this well organized effort to take Sarutabaruta. Perhaps they accomplished their goal in another way however, because so much attention was given to that one area by both sides, San'Doria managed to slip by us for a week :(
Oh well, hopefully next week I will be able to help us regain our rightful place ^.^
Edited, Sun Mar 20 13:23:11 2005 by widenorg
Oh well, hopefully next week I will be able to help us regain our rightful place ^.^
Edited, Sun Mar 20 13:23:11 2005 by widenorg
That Susan guy makes me laugh ^^ Other than that good time good fun
Congrats to all who helped us keep Sarutabaruta ^^
I must say it was a really good effort from the Bastokans. ;)
I must say it was a really good effort from the Bastokans. ;)
Akya {Mithra}
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That would have had to have been the scariest 9 hours of my life (well in game that is). Ok rather than sit here and say "we won, we won, we drove Bastok out of Saruta", I will just say that this event opened our eyes. Our homeland could have been easily taken over by the enemy, but as shown even a small group of people can make a huge difference.
I don't know how many exactly, but we were easily outnumbered 6/7-1 at the tallying on conquest results. This just shows how many Bastokians were "out at play" messing with our homeland.
When I logged on the Windy EF (US based) was busily trying to hold back the momentum (they were 12+ strong in numbers). We saw Bastok's bar drop 3-4pixels and thought it was safe, little did we know but within the last hour of conquest Sarutabuta would change hands 15+ times.
We saw the enemy playing with our mobs, we tried to counter by leveling as well. They were still gaining on us, they were not only leveling off the mobs, but trading in the gear they dropped. On top of that runs to the outpost to drop off more gear.
Things were starting to look bad. Roughly 2 hours before tally the Bastokian's had started to Group around the Outpost, their numbers were strong, their willpower was great, and their desire to take over the region was equal with ours to retain it.
The last hour was pure insanity, US EF'rs that had gone to sleep early with their proud Sarutabuta safe, now they woke to find it under full attack from Bastokian's. The hours leading up to the did not even hint at what was to come. Our numbers were low, as most of the US contingent had retired for the night to catch some sleep, while the remaining US based forces strengthened by the growing JP forces tried to hold the fort.
Already fatigued from doing this the past how many odd hours (I heard Redwolfe say he hadn't slept since Friday) we fought on, ant trails of players trekking across the fields of Sarutabuta to Windurst Waters and back again delivering supplies and what ever else that could help secure the region.
Twenty minutes to D-Day, our wallets and Mog Houses were getting quite empty, I had grabbed all my Lv30 (non-EF) gear, as well as every single stack of arrow's and headed off to the WW and 2 more CP bought Lv30 items. All up I think that I spent about 100k worth of gear to help out, but I know others had spent much much more.
The final minutes of LS chatter was something along the lines of: We are in the lead, Bastok's in the lead, now we are in the lead, crap Bastok, aaah my eye, someone call a GM for illegal eye gouging from Bastok team, we are in the lead, Bastok... and so on. Ok so the eye gouging might not have happened but it could have.
Once the tally notice went up everything stopped, kind of like an "OMFG there's a giant meteor coming towards the earth only moments away, what shall I do.. I know I will just stand here and look at it with a stupid expression on my face.". The insanity had stopped, the agonising wait was on. Who would win, will we be returning to Windurst with our heads hung low? Alot of different things went through out minds.
The announcement came with cheers of joy and relief from Windurstian Expoditionary Force. It is unknown how the Bastokian's must have felt, but to have seen a weeks worth of work go down the drain must have been a very large blow to moral. We could have been complete asshat's and sat there laughing at them, but we stuck around took some group pictures with them, congratulated them for their bold efforts, for this had been a fun yet very stressful event, well planned on their behalf.
If only we could work together and take on RLK, Seeing San'doria last with 0 regions, yes Ronafure captured as well would be well worth the effort, who cares who came first, to see only one red square on that map would be a joyous moment.
I don't know how many exactly, but we were easily outnumbered 6/7-1 at the tallying on conquest results. This just shows how many Bastokians were "out at play" messing with our homeland.
When I logged on the Windy EF (US based) was busily trying to hold back the momentum (they were 12+ strong in numbers). We saw Bastok's bar drop 3-4pixels and thought it was safe, little did we know but within the last hour of conquest Sarutabuta would change hands 15+ times.
We saw the enemy playing with our mobs, we tried to counter by leveling as well. They were still gaining on us, they were not only leveling off the mobs, but trading in the gear they dropped. On top of that runs to the outpost to drop off more gear.
Things were starting to look bad. Roughly 2 hours before tally the Bastokian's had started to Group around the Outpost, their numbers were strong, their willpower was great, and their desire to take over the region was equal with ours to retain it.
The last hour was pure insanity, US EF'rs that had gone to sleep early with their proud Sarutabuta safe, now they woke to find it under full attack from Bastokian's. The hours leading up to the did not even hint at what was to come. Our numbers were low, as most of the US contingent had retired for the night to catch some sleep, while the remaining US based forces strengthened by the growing JP forces tried to hold the fort.
Already fatigued from doing this the past how many odd hours (I heard Redwolfe say he hadn't slept since Friday) we fought on, ant trails of players trekking across the fields of Sarutabuta to Windurst Waters and back again delivering supplies and what ever else that could help secure the region.
Twenty minutes to D-Day, our wallets and Mog Houses were getting quite empty, I had grabbed all my Lv30 (non-EF) gear, as well as every single stack of arrow's and headed off to the WW and 2 more CP bought Lv30 items. All up I think that I spent about 100k worth of gear to help out, but I know others had spent much much more.
The final minutes of LS chatter was something along the lines of: We are in the lead, Bastok's in the lead, now we are in the lead, crap Bastok, aaah my eye, someone call a GM for illegal eye gouging from Bastok team, we are in the lead, Bastok... and so on. Ok so the eye gouging might not have happened but it could have.
Once the tally notice went up everything stopped, kind of like an "OMFG there's a giant meteor coming towards the earth only moments away, what shall I do.. I know I will just stand here and look at it with a stupid expression on my face.". The insanity had stopped, the agonising wait was on. Who would win, will we be returning to Windurst with our heads hung low? Alot of different things went through out minds.
The announcement came with cheers of joy and relief from Windurstian Expoditionary Force. It is unknown how the Bastokian's must have felt, but to have seen a weeks worth of work go down the drain must have been a very large blow to moral. We could have been complete asshat's and sat there laughing at them, but we stuck around took some group pictures with them, congratulated them for their bold efforts, for this had been a fun yet very stressful event, well planned on their behalf.
If only we could work together and take on RLK, Seeing San'doria last with 0 regions, yes Ronafure captured as well would be well worth the effort, who cares who came first, to see only one red square on that map would be a joyous moment.
Heh, I heard they were trying to take it, but I saw them at only Minor and us at Major, so didn't think much of it. Guess it was closer than I thought x_x;
[Good Job!]
[Good Job!]
First, I want to congratulate Windurst on a good fight. You beat us (and by us, I don't mean me, as I sadly, wasn't involved) squarely.
Perhaps this competition should bring about new ideas, and even new friendships. As Andi pointed out, Sandy still managed to slip through, most likely because both our efforts were focused on each other.
Perhaps, if rather than challange each other with such drive, we instead unite, divide the regions, and work with the same devotion to drive Sandy completely out.
Perhaps this competition should bring about new ideas, and even new friendships. As Andi pointed out, Sandy still managed to slip through, most likely because both our efforts were focused on each other.
Perhaps, if rather than challange each other with such drive, we instead unite, divide the regions, and work with the same devotion to drive Sandy completely out.
Well here's the thing. Those Minor and Major indicators mean squat. We were infront of Bastok while in the region (from bars) I then zoned into Windy and Bastok was Major. These update every 5 mins or so, who knows.. but the bar whilst in the region updates instantly, or every minute. It was crazy the bar was jumping back and forth for an hour.
Here are some snips from: 1 Hour and 30 Minutes before Tally.
As you can see, it was neck and neck for the last 60 minutes, I don't think anyone held the region then for more than a few minutes at a time. If anything it was pure luck that we got enough equipment traded just before conquest ended to secure the region.
EDIT:
Well Sandy has the majority of the regions at the moment, and when you hold control of a region there's not that much you can do to stop EF's from taking it over. Windurst only did it this one time (just) by focusing everything into that one region. If a planned attack was made on Ronafure, bombarding it day and night, while other teams started taking the other regions, I think Sandy would be lost at what to do, lack of resources would make them focus only on one area (like we had to do).
Did we ever mention that RLK fight dirty. Yep that's right, they are lower than orc droppings. No amount of elvaan perfume and eyeliner can cover how much they stink (and this is not some random, we are better than they style accusation. They have been using very dirty tactics to secure zones.)
Edited, Sun Mar 20 21:24:18 2005 by Argonaut
Here are some snips from: 1 Hour and 30 Minutes before Tally.
As you can see, it was neck and neck for the last 60 minutes, I don't think anyone held the region then for more than a few minutes at a time. If anything it was pure luck that we got enough equipment traded just before conquest ended to secure the region.
EDIT:
Well Sandy has the majority of the regions at the moment, and when you hold control of a region there's not that much you can do to stop EF's from taking it over. Windurst only did it this one time (just) by focusing everything into that one region. If a planned attack was made on Ronafure, bombarding it day and night, while other teams started taking the other regions, I think Sandy would be lost at what to do, lack of resources would make them focus only on one area (like we had to do).
Did we ever mention that RLK fight dirty. Yep that's right, they are lower than orc droppings. No amount of elvaan perfume and eyeliner can cover how much they stink (and this is not some random, we are better than they style accusation. They have been using very dirty tactics to secure zones.)
Edited, Sun Mar 20 21:24:18 2005 by Argonaut
Our regular EF schedule was canceled for yesterday because we (Both EN and JP Windurstian EF linkshells) desperately tried whatever we could to hold onto our homeland without facing server-wide humiliation and we did. 
Well, I'm unsure what to say except that it was a night to never forget on Lakshmi.
I blew most of my fortune on crafting and trading though but
luckily I made it all back on a Dynamis-Jeuno run tonight.
Well thanks to Makalaviel who offer to buy a L. Shell from me for 800K...
Well, I'm unsure what to say except that it was a night to never forget on Lakshmi.
I blew most of my fortune on crafting and trading though but
luckily I made it all back on a Dynamis-Jeuno run tonight.
Well thanks to Makalaviel who offer to buy a L. Shell from me for 800K...
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I Just Wanted To Do A Supply Quest, Heh. ^^;
I can't wait to get my BLM up around those levels. Woe is me... ;P Actually had a ball leveling some of my unleveled jobs around Saruta this weekend. Nearly have THF to 15 thanks to Susperia (THF,DRG,SAM... yummy). If anything I hope that more people become interested in EF's, this was a very nasty yet fun exercise.
Are there any Sandy EF groups...(not to take away from the convo) just that these things seem very fun and I haven't seen much mention of any Sandy EF groups...not that they need one...
I feel left out ; ;
p.s. I'm not switching nations until I finish the storyline :P
I feel left out ; ;
p.s. I'm not switching nations until I finish the storyline :P
There is one Rou mentionned it, RLK... we like them like we like having an army of Cactuars chasing us with Galka in heat...
Well at the moment (not to sound racist or anything) but the only EF's going around at the moment are Japanese based, so it might be hard to get into one. You can try though, but let me give you one warning, these are not some things you do for fun, it's a very personal thing, if you mess up big time you are out for good. You can easily earn enemies by doing the wrong thing. If your leader barks commands he's doing it for the best interest of the nation, not to look good. A good EF is a well oiled and fully functioning one. Learn what you have to do and do that job to the best of your abilities, and what ever you do "DON'T TOUCH THE BANNER!"
Your best bet for EF's at the moment, read up on them get a group of friends together and try to start your own. If RLK spots you and wants to form with you guys, good for you, but your only chance at the moment would be to form your own as I know not of any NA EF forces other than our Windy one. I'll probably get shot for helping out the enemy, but this is one of the things that keeps me going from week to week, why not help other people find the joys and pains of EF'ing.
I might be wrong, but wasn't orionrockr looking for a Bastok EF group?
Your best bet for EF's at the moment, read up on them get a group of friends together and try to start your own. If RLK spots you and wants to form with you guys, good for you, but your only chance at the moment would be to form your own as I know not of any NA EF forces other than our Windy one. I'll probably get shot for helping out the enemy, but this is one of the things that keeps me going from week to week, why not help other people find the joys and pains of EF'ing.
I might be wrong, but wasn't orionrockr looking for a Bastok EF group?
Amazing. If I had known it were truly that close, I would have put my lightning crystals down and carted my butt over to the zone. Curse Full Moons and my infernal desire for material wealth!
We'll get you one day, Windurst--when you're least expecting it!
We'll get you one day, Windurst--when you're least expecting it!
First and foremost, <Congratulations!> to all our fellow Windurstians for keeping our beloved Sarutabaruta safe from the Bastokans. Thanks for your hard work, everyone who was involved!
I, for one, wish I could've been there to help and taken part in defending our country... (Damn those final year projects...) San'doria managed to weasel their way up there while Bastok and Windurst were battling it out and were too busy to notice. Sneaky! >:|
Oh, and maybe its just me, but I get this awesome feeling of being thrown into another world when people take Expeditionary Forces as more than simply 'gaining CP'. Rate up for the original poster for putting it into words with feeling. o.Ob
I, for one, wish I could've been there to help and taken part in defending our country... (Damn those final year projects...) San'doria managed to weasel their way up there while Bastok and Windurst were battling it out and were too busy to notice. Sneaky! >:|
Oh, and maybe its just me, but I get this awesome feeling of being thrown into another world when people take Expeditionary Forces as more than simply 'gaining CP'. Rate up for the original poster for putting it into words with feeling. o.Ob
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Roukii
Redwolfe
Shykre
Akya
Spot
Mango
Embur
Zangief
Shesnarg
Rafiile
Anungunrama
Heric
Jiraya
Kyouji
Yul
EdwardisEdward
Redwolfe
Shykre
Akya
Spot
Mango
Embur
Zangief
Shesnarg
Rafiile
Anungunrama
Heric
Jiraya
Kyouji
Yul
EdwardisEdward
I know Roukii can vouche for me, but I put Scott and Jabber into overdrive mode in Saru on Friday Night/Saturday Morning.
BossTaru wrote:
I know Roukii can vouche for me, but I put Scott and Jabber into overdrive mode in Saru on Friday Night/Saturday Morning.
Aye. I saw Scottbayo whenever I went there with my temporary leveling mule,
A___ (It rhymed with "Bastok").
Yes, that was my temporary mule (Whee! I get to check anyone I want without asking and get away with it.
) who made the urgent announcement in: Windurst Woods and East Sarutabaruta.
Wow, truely wow I am really impressed by what all is going on. Great job to all as said before, it is truely great to see so much competetion going on. Keep it up, truely outstanding.
shykre wrote:
This unbiased journalistic reporter would like to thank the following people for their unwavering support: (in no particular order)
Roukii
Redwolfe
Shykre
Akya
Spot
Mango
Embur
Zangief
Shesnarg
Rafiile
Anungunrama
Heric
Jiraya
Kyouji
Yul
EdwardisEdward
I hope I didnt forget anyone, or put Bastokans on the list ^^
You forgot me ;_; Moopie helped out, too!
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Maat is a big bully! マートã€å¤§ã£å«Œã„ï¼( ⊃д⊂ )
Windurst Rank 10, San d'Oria Rank 10, Bastok Rank 10
Zombies are delicious: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YH_9GzaUW40
Long Live Windurst! ( ＾∀＾）
Maat is a big bully! マートã€å¤§ã£å«Œã„ï¼( ⊃д⊂ )
Windurst Rank 10, San d'Oria Rank 10, Bastok Rank 10
Zombies are delicious: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YH_9GzaUW40
Made the corrections, Orion I am sending Onionrockr to kill you
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Wow im definately keep up w/ region info and putting on that EF linkpearl more often now.
Count on me next time to defend my beloved Windhurst!
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Wow im definately keep up w/ region info and putting on that EF linkpearl more often now.
Count on me next time to defend my beloved Windhurst!
To the OP:
How much respect can you have for your backyard region when you can't even spell it right? XD
Sarutabaruta*
Lol ^^;
How much respect can you have for your backyard region when you can't even spell it right? XD
Sarutabaruta*
Lol ^^;
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