<div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_u"><strong>GM Announcement - 10/01/22</strong></span></span></span></div><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_u"><em>Game Launch</em></span></span></span></div><br/><div align="center">(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/5e/ee/07/5eee079ac97e5723bfeed167b61487a6.jpg)</div><br/>This will likely be the longest announcement this game ever has but it is also probably the most important. Please take the time to read through it properly as I have put a lot of time and effort into creating threads, systems and rules for this game to try to make it as fun as possible for the players with a variety of things to do right from the start. I would suggest checking through each link one by one and not trying to rush through it. It's all there with good reason and hopefully can answer many questions and provide some ideas/things to do.<br/><br/>All of the thread links have been added to the first post of each thread. All links will also be at the bottom of this post.<br/><br/>The setting information thread has been heavily updated and now provides a great deal of information on Hogwarts and the Wizarding World.<br/><br/>Please take a moment to read the IC rules here: LINK (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339118.msg16080779#msg16080779)<br/><br/>For most of you, I would imagine they are largely stating the obvious. They are meant to encourage respect/collaborative writing, not to constrict/restrict people but also to make sure people don't encroach on one another's enjoyment of the game. Please do read them and feel free to let me know if any might be an issue for you.<br/><br/><hr/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Useful Information</strong></span></div><br/>There is some information that will be very helpful to participating in the in-character of this game between weather, house points, school rules/systems, events and plot hooks. Some of these are linked below. In general the "Setting Information" thread covers background information whereas "Game Information" focuses on information relating to this game specifically e.g. events/systems/extra things to do.<br/><br/>The calendar for this game can be found here: LINK (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339118.msg16080781#msg16080781)<br/><br/>It includes the weather for each day of September (Made up by me) and notable events on each day. If you would like a character's birthday or other event added to the calendar please let me know what it is and when it is.<br/><br/>House points will be tracked for this game. The house point tracker can be found here: LINK (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339118.msg16080784#msg16080784)<br/><br/>Details of how house points might be awarded/deducted and information on house cup winners since 2018 (When current 5th year students would have been 1st year) can be found here: LINK (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=338991.msg16078804#msg16078804)<br/><br/>Details on current events and an explanation on how I will help to GM scenes if needed can be found here: LINK (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339118.msg16080787#msg16080787)<br/><br/>Mysteries can be found here: LINK (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339118.msg16080788#msg16080788)<br/><br/>Most, but not all, should be familiar to most of you I'm sure. I plan to add in little hints/clues some of which will lead to idle fun and others may lead to more serious, dramatic situations in time. They are a way to spice things up, inject some plot hooks, give ideas and to try to keep Hogwarts feeling as mysterious as it did to all of us years ago.<br/><br/>For those of you interested, I will be arranging Quidditch tryouts soon when people are more settled and hoping to play out the 2022 inter-house cup in future. For anyone who wants to know how Quidditch in Hogwarts has gone since 2018 please feel free to look over this post: LINK (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=338991.msg16078807#msg16078807)<br/><br/>The Quidditch teams, mechanics for how Quidditch games will be settled and in future the 2022 Inter-House cup schedule can be found here: LINK (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339118.msg16081454#msg16081454)<br/><br/>It may be a good idea to remind yourself of some of the IC school rules here: LINK (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=338991.msg16078801#msg16078801)<br/><br/>And to have a look through the areas of Hogwarts and Hogsmeade along with their inhabitants here: LINK (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=338991.msg16077603#msg16077603)<br/><br/>If you have a staff character and would like to establish their office, bedroom or classroom please have a look at this link: LINK (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339118.msg16081460#msg16081460)<br/><br/>If you would like to add a signature image please have a look here: LINK (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339118.msg16081527#msg16081527)<br/><br/><hr/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Events</strong></span></div><br/>I have put together a few simple events to start off the academic year. These are all open to anyone at all.<br/><br/>The 2022 Quidditch World Cup Final: LINK (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339115.msg16080745#msg16080745)<br/><br/>The Hogwarts Express trip: LINK (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339106.msg16080911#msg16080911)<br/><br/>From Hogsmeade to Hogwarts: LINK (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339107.msg16080948#msg16080948)<br/><br/>And the Welcome Feast (Sorting Ceremony to come soon after): LINK (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339116.msg16080970#msg16080970)<br/><br/><hr/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Last Bit</strong></span></div><br/>It goes without saying that I appreciate everyone who has taken the time to create a CS for this game and to participate. If anyone is currently considering any additional characters then I am particularly seeking a deputy head, heads of houses, teachers and members of hufflepuff house along with anyone interested in playing Quidditch. Please feel free to ask me in the OOC, via PM or via Discord if you have any kind of questions, ideas or requests for connections or scenes. If there is anything I can do to help I will. Thanks again and I hope you enjoy writing in this game!