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| **New Spawn: Admin Shop**\\ | **New Spawn: Admin Shop**\\ | ||
| - | (ns) Responding to several independent requests for a supply of non-available or strictly limited materials on this map, AlphaBernd graciously provided an admin shop housed in his office building at the New Spawn of Alpha Realm.\\ | + | (ns) Responding to several independent requests for a supply of non-available or strictly limited materials on this map, AlphaBernd graciously provided an admin shop housed in his office building at the New Spawn of Alpha's Realm.\\ |
| - | Red Sand can be bought here for Sand at a fair rate of 1:16, and Packed Ice can be acquired for Ice at the much steeper rate of 1:32. The shop found great approval among the inhabitants of Alpha Realm, and already more unwarranted and indolent demands are being made.\\ | + | Red Sand can be bought here for Sand at a fair rate of 1:16, and Packed Ice can be acquired for Ice at the much steeper rate of 1:32. The shop found great approval among the inhabitants of Alpha's Realm, and already more unwarranted and indolent demands are being made.\\ |
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| **'Top Secret' Activity In Nether Location**\\ | **'Top Secret' Activity In Nether Location**\\ | ||
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| **Marketplace: Lower Level Opened**\\ | **Marketplace: Lower Level Opened**\\ | ||
| - | (ns) Since the available lots inside the Marketplace at Alpha Realm's New Spawn have rapidly found owners and mostly conduct industrious business already, it became obvious that a new level needed to be added.\\ | + | (ns) Since the available lots inside the Marketplace at Alpha's Realm's New Spawn have rapidly found owners and mostly conduct industrious business already, it became obvious that a new level needed to be added.\\ |
| It was quickly decided to build down rather than up, and construction started at once. Thanks to the material donations of Tomoko and the industrious pace of Lolibernd, the lower level was completed within days and opened for business on May 28th.\\ | It was quickly decided to build down rather than up, and construction started at once. Thanks to the material donations of Tomoko and the industrious pace of Lolibernd, the lower level was completed within days and opened for business on May 28th.\\ | ||
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| **Adschman Al-Ilol's Great Guardian Farm**\\ | **Adschman Al-Ilol's Great Guardian Farm**\\ | ||
| - | (ai) Around the ocean monument of Alpha Realm's Northeastern Sea at appr. 5700/-300, Lolibernd of Adschman Al-Ilol has started to create a huge Guardian Farm. To date, an area of 58x58 blocks has been dried out to a height of 45 blocks; this correlates to one fourth of the entire monument. On ceiling level, the guardian spawning chambers have been set up so that spawning guardians will die from the fall. On parallel tracks at ground level, continuously running minecarts with hoppers collect the dropped loot which is then stored in chests.\\ | + | (ai) Around the ocean monument of Alpha's Realm's Northeastern Sea at appr. 5700/-300, Lolibernd of Adschman Al-Ilol has started to create a huge Guardian Farm. To date, an area of 58x58 blocks has been dried out to a height of 45 blocks; this correlates to one fourth of the entire monument. On ceiling level, the guardian spawning chambers have been set up so that spawning guardians will die from the fall. On parallel tracks at ground level, continuously running minecarts with hoppers collect the dropped loot which is then stored in chests.\\ |
| This part of the Guardian Farm has been completed within two days by Lolibernd, and been operational since the eve of May 30th. For now, Adschman Al-Ilol has exclusive rights to access the farm, though a license can be bought to use it from Lolibernd. He considers opening the farm to the public in time, though not before the rest of the monument has been dried out, or after three to four weeks of exclusive use.\\ | This part of the Guardian Farm has been completed within two days by Lolibernd, and been operational since the eve of May 30th. For now, Adschman Al-Ilol has exclusive rights to access the farm, though a license can be bought to use it from Lolibernd. He considers opening the farm to the public in time, though not before the rest of the monument has been dried out, or after three to four weeks of exclusive use.\\ | ||
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| **The Grand Metro Project**\\ | **The Grand Metro Project**\\ | ||
| - | (vy) The Valensiya Metro started small: as a practical connection between the islands Valensiya and Midgard in the Northeastern Sea of Alpha Realm. Soon, Project Overseer Tsaryu decided on extension to Firnstein, Lauranya, Darkmicha and Zapp.\\ | + | (vy) The Valensiya Metro started small: as a practical connection between the islands Valensiya and Midgard in the Northeastern Sea of Alpha's Realm. Soon, Project Overseer Tsaryu decided on extension to Firnstein, Lauranya, Darkmicha and Zapp.\\ |
| As visitors started to appreciate both practicality and design of the Valensiya Metro's Pegasus Line, separate lines to their territories were offered, as well as an extension to New Spawn. | As visitors started to appreciate both practicality and design of the Valensiya Metro's Pegasus Line, separate lines to their territories were offered, as well as an extension to New Spawn. | ||
| To date, the Pegasus Line reaches from Valensiya via Tipriya to Firnstein. Starting there, construction of the future Andromeda Line toward Fishermen Peninsula has been ongoing for the past week and currently reaches two thirds of the way, at great costs.\\ | To date, the Pegasus Line reaches from Valensiya via Tipriya to Firnstein. Starting there, construction of the future Andromeda Line toward Fishermen Peninsula has been ongoing for the past week and currently reaches two thirds of the way, at great costs.\\ | ||
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| //Editor's Note://\\ | //Editor's Note://\\ | ||
| - | Since life on Alpha Realm runs fast-paced for most inhabitants, a monthly issue of a newspaper obviously won't do. We will therefore publish weekly instead. Links can NOT be clicked, but all photos are in the same album.\\ | + | Since life on Alpha's Realm runs fast-paced for most inhabitants, a monthly issue of a newspaper obviously won't do. We will therefore publish weekly instead. Links can NOT be clicked, but all photos are in the same album.\\ |
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| //In Worldwide News://\\ | //In Worldwide News://\\ | ||
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| **New Top Autist Emerged**\\ | **New Top Autist Emerged**\\ | ||
| - | (ai) On June 2nd, Shah Lolibernd of the state Adschman Al-Ilol climbed to the top our server's autism list, which can be viewed at [[http://autism.dev-urandom.eu/]]. Due to his resolved work discipline at the huge Guardian Farm [pic: [[https://imgur.com/a/NKMgW#1]]] in Alpha Realm's Northeastern Sea, he did so rapidly and proficiently. Demonstrating authentic enthusiasm in its intended meaning, not only has he defended the top position successfully since then, he has done so with great margin.\\ | + | (ai) On June 2nd, Shah Lolibernd of the state Adschman Al-Ilol climbed to the top our server's autism list, which can be viewed at [[http://autism.dev-urandom.eu/]]. Due to his resolved work discipline at the huge Guardian Farm [pic: [[https://imgur.com/a/NKMgW#1]]] in Alpha's Realm's Northeastern Sea, he did so rapidly and proficiently. Demonstrating authentic enthusiasm in its intended meaning, not only has he defended the top position successfully since then, he has done so with great margin.\\ |
| Currently, Shah Lolibernd is well on his way toward the half-million milestone. At over 480,000 changed blocks, he is far ahead of runner-up Tomoko Kuroki.\\ | Currently, Shah Lolibernd is well on his way toward the half-million milestone. At over 480,000 changed blocks, he is far ahead of runner-up Tomoko Kuroki.\\ | ||
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| **Increase In Illegal PvP**\\ | **Increase In Illegal PvP**\\ | ||
| - | (ar) Recently, some veteran inhabitants of Alpha Realm seem to be getting restless. Concurring PvP fights among members of the same nation or individuals with long-standing grudges occur nearly daily, and unannounced attacks without stated intentions are on the rise.\\ | + | (ar) Recently, some veteran inhabitants of Alpha's Realm seem to be getting restless. Concurring PvP fights among members of the same nation or individuals with long-standing grudges occur nearly daily, and unannounced attacks without stated intentions are on the rise.\\ |
| Occasionally, new inhabitants get drawn into such fights. Veterans and newcomers alike have been banished increasingly for 'Illegal PvP' during the last week.\\ | Occasionally, new inhabitants get drawn into such fights. Veterans and newcomers alike have been banished increasingly for 'Illegal PvP' during the last week.\\ | ||
| The only one of the aggressors who stated a reason was Lord Commissioner Austrobernd of New New-Badfacia, who claimed the intention to "bring some action to the server" on June 7th. Whether other instigators share a similar attitude could not be verified.\\ | The only one of the aggressors who stated a reason was Lord Commissioner Austrobernd of New New-Badfacia, who claimed the intention to "bring some action to the server" on June 7th. Whether other instigators share a similar attitude could not be verified.\\ | ||
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| **Sub-Desert Facility Instituted**\\ | **Sub-Desert Facility Instituted**\\ | ||
| - | (gc) In Alpha Realm's most southwestern desert, a new facility has recently emerged on the map. On June 7th, a Midgard reporter received a tour and was graciously allowed to write about the compound.\\ | + | (gc) In Alpha's Realm's most southwestern desert, a new facility has recently emerged on the map. On June 7th, a Midgard reporter received a tour and was graciously allowed to write about the compound.\\ |
| The facility is being excavated underground by Tomoko Kuroki, who stated its purpose was to become his new main city. The surrounding desert is now called the //Sea of Ares//, and the compound has been designated //Ganymede Command Center//. It is modeled after //Stargate Command// with great love for detail. [pics: [[https://imgur.com/a/NKMgW#3]] and next]\\ | The facility is being excavated underground by Tomoko Kuroki, who stated its purpose was to become his new main city. The surrounding desert is now called the //Sea of Ares//, and the compound has been designated //Ganymede Command Center//. It is modeled after //Stargate Command// with great love for detail. [pics: [[https://imgur.com/a/NKMgW#3]] and next]\\ | ||
| To date, its Gate (a.k.a. nether portal), the surrounding Gate room and the Control room are in service, and lower levels are being cleared.\\ | To date, its Gate (a.k.a. nether portal), the surrounding Gate room and the Control room are in service, and lower levels are being cleared.\\ | ||
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| **Mall Management**\\ | **Mall Management**\\ | ||
| - | (ns) On June 7th, Tomoko Kuroki suddenly appointed Shah Lolibernd of Adschman Al-Ilol as "the new mall manager". He later explained that he actually meant a deputy position, so that customers at the Marketplace on New Spawn would have assistance whenever Tomoko himself is not in Alpha Realm.\\ | + | (ns) On June 7th, Tomoko Kuroki suddenly appointed Shah Lolibernd of Adschman Al-Ilol as "the new mall manager". He later explained that he actually meant a deputy position, so that customers at the Marketplace on New Spawn would have assistance whenever Tomoko himself is not in Alpha's Realm.\\ |
| Shah Lolibernd, who built the lower floor of the mall and provided the first safely working elevator, is deemed a good choice as stand-in by the vendors and customers.\\ | Shah Lolibernd, who built the lower floor of the mall and provided the first safely working elevator, is deemed a good choice as stand-in by the vendors and customers.\\ | ||
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| - | **Alpha Realm Advertisement**\\ | + | **Alpha's Realm Advertisement**\\ |
| (ns) Readers have requested an advertisement section in the newspaper. Due to space limitations, Midgard will offer a paper called ARA for such and similar intentions. Its first edition will explain the system.\\ | (ns) Readers have requested an advertisement section in the newspaper. Due to space limitations, Midgard will offer a paper called ARA for such and similar intentions. Its first edition will explain the system.\\ | ||
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| **Overworld Spawn Connection**\\ | **Overworld Spawn Connection**\\ | ||
| - | (vy) Thanks to the efforts of Chief Tsaryu of the Commons of Valensiya, the Northeastern Corner of Alpha Realm has been connected to New Spawn via an overworld railway system. | + | (vy) Thanks to the efforts of Chief Tsaryu of the Commons of Valensiya, the Northeastern Corner of Alpha's Realm has been connected to New Spawn via an overworld railway system. |
| On June 1st, the Andromeda Line of the Valensiya Metro was connected to the preexisting Blue Line of the Slavia Rail on Fishermen Peninsula. From the same station, in Valensiyan called 'Fischerinsel', to its temporary northern end on Firnstein, the line covers 1,541 blocks east and 1,322 blocks north. Without delaying at stations, it takes 6:02 minutes to travel the distance.\\ | On June 1st, the Andromeda Line of the Valensiya Metro was connected to the preexisting Blue Line of the Slavia Rail on Fishermen Peninsula. From the same station, in Valensiyan called 'Fischerinsel', to its temporary northern end on Firnstein, the line covers 1,541 blocks east and 1,322 blocks north. Without delaying at stations, it takes 6:02 minutes to travel the distance.\\ | ||
| Between Fischerinsel and the next station Südwestkreuz, a small stretch of underwater travel can be enjoyed.\\ | Between Fischerinsel and the next station Südwestkreuz, a small stretch of underwater travel can be enjoyed.\\ | ||
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| **New Town Growing**\\ | **New Town Growing**\\ | ||
| - | (pk) A little to the north of Lauranya, a new town is rapidly evolving. Its builders show a flair for accessibility and safety. The place has not yet been named and is most widely known as 'Warpig's' after its founder. We in Midgard, liking wordplay, have taken to call it //Pigkyxkub// as a combination from all three names of the area's new active citizens Warpig, xFreakyx and bennskub. The official name will be announced once it has been stated by the town's citizens.\\ | + | (pk) A little to the north of Lauranya, a new town is rapidly evolving. Its builders show a flair for accessibility and safety. The place has not yet been named and is most widely known as 'Warpig's' after its founder. We in Midgard, liking wordplay, have taken to call it //Pigkyxkub// as a combination from all three names of the area's new active citizens Warpig, xFreakyx and Benskubb. The official name will be announced once it has been stated by the town's citizens.\\ |
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| **__Midgard News__**\\ | **__Midgard News__**\\ | ||
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| **Flag Incident**\\ | **Flag Incident**\\ | ||
| - | (ns) Some Alpha Realm residents, in a display of American patriotism, hung (incorrectly designed) American flags everywhere on New Spawn on June 13th, including private properties belonging to non-Americans.\\ | + | (ns) Some Alpha's Realm residents, in a display of American patriotism, hung (incorrectly designed) American flags everywhere on New Spawn on June 13th, including private properties belonging to non-Americans.\\ |
| Not just those, but in retaliation all flags were taken down and destroyed by some non-Americans, ultimately leading to the raid on Ganymede Command Center and the disintegration of CICIS. [source: [[battles:usa_flag_incident | https://dev-urandom.eu/battles:usa_flag_incident]]]\\ | Not just those, but in retaliation all flags were taken down and destroyed by some non-Americans, ultimately leading to the raid on Ganymede Command Center and the disintegration of CICIS. [source: [[battles:usa_flag_incident | https://dev-urandom.eu/battles:usa_flag_incident]]]\\ | ||
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| (mm) As of Monday, June 15th 2015, the settlement Midgard parts ways with the Commons of Valensiya. This step has been long in mind and taken some time and research to properly prepare, from the opening of our own shop in the Marketplace to creating an entry for the Autism Almanac.\\ | (mm) As of Monday, June 15th 2015, the settlement Midgard parts ways with the Commons of Valensiya. This step has been long in mind and taken some time and research to properly prepare, from the opening of our own shop in the Marketplace to creating an entry for the Autism Almanac.\\ | ||
| Like an adolescent leaving home to start their own life, Jinxauthor_Mel offers a grateful nod to Chief Tsaryu of the Commons of Valensiya, who had taken upon himself to guide and support our fledgling community.\\ | Like an adolescent leaving home to start their own life, Jinxauthor_Mel offers a grateful nod to Chief Tsaryu of the Commons of Valensiya, who had taken upon himself to guide and support our fledgling community.\\ | ||
| - | Feeling now more self-confident and self-reliant after having been able to establish and protect a thriving community, getting to know and appreciate fellow Alpha Realm residents and being able to learn about various subjects from more seasoned veterans, Administrator Jinx sees a bright future for Midgard as an equal on the international scale.\\ | + | Feeling now more self-confident and self-reliant after having been able to establish and protect a thriving community, getting to know and appreciate fellow Alpha's Realm residents and being able to learn about various subjects from more seasoned veterans, Administrator Jinx sees a bright future for Midgard as an equal on the international scale.\\ |
| Remaining an independent settlement, our town now has the official designation Midgard Municipality. Further information can be found on [[settlements:midgard | https://dev-urandom.eu/settlements:midgard]].\\ | Remaining an independent settlement, our town now has the official designation Midgard Municipality. Further information can be found on [[settlements:midgard | https://dev-urandom.eu/settlements:midgard]].\\ | ||
| Midgard Municipality aims to become THE tourism attraction in the Northeastern Sea and welcomes any visitors. It can be reached via Slavia Rail and Valensiya Metro.\\ | Midgard Municipality aims to become THE tourism attraction in the Northeastern Sea and welcomes any visitors. It can be reached via Slavia Rail and Valensiya Metro.\\ | ||
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| **Renewed War Declaration**\\ | **Renewed War Declaration**\\ | ||
| (er/ab) Early this morning, President Hinoarashi of the Rebublic of Ender issued the statement, "The Republic of Battkhortostan declares war on the Eastern Commonwealth, specifically the nations of Breshik and New-Badfacia for violating the Treaty of Somerset and failing to recognize the borders of Altschwabenland and Kriegstein as defined in the aforementioned agreement."\\ | (er/ab) Early this morning, President Hinoarashi of the Rebublic of Ender issued the statement, "The Republic of Battkhortostan declares war on the Eastern Commonwealth, specifically the nations of Breshik and New-Badfacia for violating the Treaty of Somerset and failing to recognize the borders of Altschwabenland and Kriegstein as defined in the aforementioned agreement."\\ | ||
| - | The Republic of Battkhortostan in Alpha Realm consists of the Republic of Ender, which "is currently banned from political play by AlphaBernd for kicking Breshik's ass too hard" as noted on their page in the Autism Almanac (aka wiki), the newly formed Royaume de Kriegstein et d'Arès and Elggun which for as yet unknown reasons was added four minutes after the war declaration, though it shows no affiliations on its page at this time.\\ | + | The Republic of Battkhortostan in Alpha's Realm consists of the Republic of Ender, which "is currently banned from political play by AlphaBernd for kicking Breshik's ass too hard" as noted on their page in the Autism Almanac (aka wiki), the newly formed Royaume de Kriegstein et d'Arès and Elggun which for as yet unknown reasons was added four minutes after the war declaration, though it shows no affiliations on its page at this time.\\ |
| The declaration presents the culmination of border talks between President Hinoarashi and King Shakomatic of the Apostolic Kingdom of Breshik who "claimed that Breshik never signed the agreement or agreed to acknowledge the borders of Altschwabenland, leaving its status to be at war," as President Hinoarashi summarized.\\ | The declaration presents the culmination of border talks between President Hinoarashi and King Shakomatic of the Apostolic Kingdom of Breshik who "claimed that Breshik never signed the agreement or agreed to acknowledge the borders of Altschwabenland, leaving its status to be at war," as President Hinoarashi summarized.\\ | ||
| King Shakomatic did not take the discussion seriously and refused any acknowledgement of statements by the President, or to give clear statements of his own. However, he did declare emphatically that he does not intend to take part in another battle, considering that activity "a waste of time". He also noted that no actions of President Hinoarashi or the Republic of Battkhortostan could ever change his attitude or behavior, and hinted that he deems war declarations, the involvement of political officers or the possibility of having his kingdom "dissolved", empty threats.\\ | King Shakomatic did not take the discussion seriously and refused any acknowledgement of statements by the President, or to give clear statements of his own. However, he did declare emphatically that he does not intend to take part in another battle, considering that activity "a waste of time". He also noted that no actions of President Hinoarashi or the Republic of Battkhortostan could ever change his attitude or behavior, and hinted that he deems war declarations, the involvement of political officers or the possibility of having his kingdom "dissolved", empty threats.\\ | ||
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| **Commonwealth Development**\\ | **Commonwealth Development**\\ | ||
| - | (cw) With the recent influx of new Alpha Realm residents, the Commonwealth too has gained more citizens in its various member areas, as well as new members contributing more land. Lord Commissioner Austrobernd of the Mandatory of New Badfacia has taken up the task of bringing order onto the Commonwealth's page in the Autism Almanac, granting both population and visitors a better understanding of the alliance and its citizens.\\ | + | (cw) With the recent influx of new Alpha's Realm residents, the Commonwealth too has gained more citizens in its various member areas, as well as new members contributing more land. Lord Commissioner Austrobernd of the Mandatory of New Badfacia has taken up the task of bringing order onto the Commonwealth's page in the Autism Almanac, granting both population and visitors a better understanding of the alliance and its citizens.\\ |
| For those interested in visiting any particular resident or area, an updated map is included on their page. It is advised to circumvent the disputed frontier areas, especially during times of war and battle days.\\ | For those interested in visiting any particular resident or area, an updated map is included on their page. It is advised to circumvent the disputed frontier areas, especially during times of war and battle days.\\ | ||
| Representing the growing populace, King Shakomatic of the Apostolic Kingdom of Breshik and Lord Commissioner Austrobernd are working on and planning various projects a parliament building, national banks, tower fortresses in major cities of the Commonwealth, watch towers in every member settlement.\\ | Representing the growing populace, King Shakomatic of the Apostolic Kingdom of Breshik and Lord Commissioner Austrobernd are working on and planning various projects a parliament building, national banks, tower fortresses in major cities of the Commonwealth, watch towers in every member settlement.\\ | ||
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| **The Russian Invasion**\\ | **The Russian Invasion**\\ | ||
| - | (ar) June 16th saw the most audacious griefer invasion of Alpha Realm to date. The invadors communicated with each other in Russian. Our resident monocle_s identified some of them as Sosachers (later confirmed by the individuals themselves) and were able to understand their planning. Nick4629 was the first to defend New Spawn from the Russian aggressors, and monocle_s the first uninvolved bystander to be killed upon visiting Spawn. When Supreme Technocrat Tomoko awoke to the battle sounds, moonwa1k (who also speaks Russian) informed that the invaders were planning to pour lava around Spawn. Neither Mod nor God had answered any calls by the residents for half an hour at this point, so Tomoko enthusiastically decided to join the fray and have some fun, shortly followed by TheNerd96.\\ | + | (ar) June 16th saw the most audacious griefer invasion of Alpha's Realm to date. The invadors communicated with each other in Russian. Our resident monocle_s identified some of them as Sosachers (later confirmed by the individuals themselves) and were able to understand their planning. Nick4629 was the first to defend New Spawn from the Russian aggressors, and monocle_s the first uninvolved bystander to be killed upon visiting Spawn. When Supreme Technocrat Tomoko awoke to the battle sounds, moonwa1k (who also speaks Russian) informed that the invaders were planning to pour lava around Spawn. Neither Mod nor God had answered any calls by the residents for half an hour at this point, so Tomoko enthusiastically decided to join the fray and have some fun, shortly followed by TheNerd96.\\ |
| During the battle confusion, it became unclear at times which individual belonged to what faction, especially as short periods of infighting also occurred and newcomers did not know veterans and vice versa. Due to this, TheNerd96 was repeatedly attacked by monocle_s and also himself attacked the first defender nick4629.\\ | During the battle confusion, it became unclear at times which individual belonged to what faction, especially as short periods of infighting also occurred and newcomers did not know veterans and vice versa. Due to this, TheNerd96 was repeatedly attacked by monocle_s and also himself attacked the first defender nick4629.\\ | ||
| About an hour after the start of the invasion, Moderator Koduck arrived and dished out the first round of bans against the griefers, including some defenders (newer residents) for chest looting.\\ | About an hour after the start of the invasion, Moderator Koduck arrived and dished out the first round of bans against the griefers, including some defenders (newer residents) for chest looting.\\ | ||
| Several hours later, a new wave of invaders arrived and immediately started killing visitors at New Spawn and pouring lava right over the spawn block. It was later confirmed that these individuals were the same as during the first attack, albeit with different accounts and names. This time, Swamp Paladin Massolit and dmigis rose to the occasion as prime defenders for half an hour, later shortly joined by President Hinoarashi of the Republic of Ender, until God AlphaBernd arrived at the scene to deliver the second round of bans.\\ | Several hours later, a new wave of invaders arrived and immediately started killing visitors at New Spawn and pouring lava right over the spawn block. It was later confirmed that these individuals were the same as during the first attack, albeit with different accounts and names. This time, Swamp Paladin Massolit and dmigis rose to the occasion as prime defenders for half an hour, later shortly joined by President Hinoarashi of the Republic of Ender, until God AlphaBernd arrived at the scene to deliver the second round of bans.\\ | ||
| - | However, since the aggressors kept returning and in order to prevent further chaos at New Spawn, God AlphaBernd offered them an opportunity to create a nation in Alpha Realm and officially declare war that way. The nation created is called Byntari, and most of its listed residents have later been banned again for continued griefing.\\ | + | However, since the aggressors kept returning and in order to prevent further chaos at New Spawn, God AlphaBernd offered them an opportunity to create a nation in Alpha's Realm and officially declare war that way. The nation created is called Byntari, and most of its listed residents have later been banned again for continued griefing.\\ |
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| **Badfacia Renames Areas**\\ | **Badfacia Renames Areas**\\ | ||
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| **First Book Acquired**\\ | **First Book Acquired**\\ | ||
| (mm) The first book for Midgard's future library and bookstore collection has been bought this week. It is a copy of the Constitution of the Republic of Umm al Asufli, written by Prime Minister Salah himself. The author also hinted that more books might become available in the future.\\ | (mm) The first book for Midgard's future library and bookstore collection has been bought this week. It is a copy of the Constitution of the Republic of Umm al Asufli, written by Prime Minister Salah himself. The author also hinted that more books might become available in the future.\\ | ||
| - | It has yet to be determined whether any other resident in Alpha Realm has written books, and if so whether they might be willing to sell a copy to Midgard Administration.\\ | + | It has yet to be determined whether any other resident in Alpha's Realm has written books, and if so whether they might be willing to sell a copy to Midgard Administration.\\ |
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| **Top Autism**\\ | **Top Autism**\\ | ||