Find the Sleeping Dwarf and WIN! - #2

[Airidil]

Dorim drinks a lot as most of his kin do. He often wakes up wondering where his clothes have gone, rushing to find his party and get started on the next adventure. You can help Dorim. Find him sleeping and wake him up before time runs out and he will reward you with your choice of one item from his hoard.

You'll have 60 minutes beforehand to find him sleeping somewhere in Xen'drik. You must be the first to stand in front of him and '/tell' him to wake up. He's a very deep sleeper.

Watch this thread for contest dates and other info. Comments are appreciated and thanks go to the CS Team and Developers. GOOD LUCK!

Contest #7 - Sunday, January 21, 2007 : 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST
Hint: Dorim once again stumbled onto a ship in a drunken stooper and woke up far away from Stormreach!
Congratulations to Dracool of We Are Borg who found Dorim sleeping in the canyon of Zawabi's Refuge in 21 minutes. He chose a Collapsed Portable Hole from Dorim's hoard.

Contest #6 - Saturday, December 16, 2006 : 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST
Hint: Dorim stumbled onto a ship in a drunken stooper and woke up far away from Stormreach!
No one found Dorim this week and so he slept in and missed his ship home to Stormreach. Better luck next time!

Contest #5 - Wednesday, November 8, 2006 : 5:00pm - 6:00pm MST
Hint: The sound of bone against stone can't even wake him!
Congratulations to Goom who found Dorim sleeping by the tower in Delera's Graveyard. He chose a +4 Thundering Sickle from Dorim's hoard and to show appreciation for be a repeat player he also received a +3 Ghost Touch Battleaxe of Enfeebling. Total retail value of his prizes were a staggering 122,000gp!

Contest #4 - Saturday, November 4, 2006 : 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST
Hint: A place fit for a king!
No one found Dorim this week! He was sleeping at the top of the Deneith castle. Better luck next week! Dorim's hoard will carry over to Contest #5. Good luck!

Contest #3 - Monday, October 16, 2006 : 7:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Hint: What's with all the butterflies and waterfalls!? And how did I end up in this tree!?
Congratulations to Goom who found Dorim in less than a minute sleeping in a tree by Helga Rocksmasher in the Marketplace! He chose a +5 Adamantine Falchion from Dorim's hoard!

Contest #2 - Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Hint: He often sleeps here because it reminds him of home.
Congratulations to Sarn who found Dorim in 40 minutes sleeping by the warp gate in House Kundarak!
He chose a +5 Warhammer from Dorim's hoard!

Contest #1 - Sunday, September 17, 2006
Hint: He often falls asleep to the rhythmic sound of waves.
Congratulations to Drr who found Dorim sleeping in a boat in the harbor!
He chose a +1 Keen Rapier of Tendon Slice from Dorim's hoard!

Thanks to all for playing! Check back often for contest updates and future dates!

[Airidil]

Congratulations to Sarn who found Dorim in 40 minutes sleeping by the warp gate in House Kundarak! He chose a +5 Warhammer as his reward!

Thanks also to the CS Team for sticky'ing this thread. I'll reformat it 'sticky friendly' soon!

[goom]

P**P! Missed it again!

[Airidil]

Hey Goom. I'll try to give more notice once Dorim has enough favor for another bank slot. Carrying around that much stuff is a bit exhausting :) Cheers!

[Airidil]

Contest 3 has been posted! It's not great loot but it'll have to do! Good luck to all! Hopefully this gives you enough time Goom! :)

[goom]

Thanks for the head's-up, and its set for the 16th! WHOOO-HOOO! I will be there!!!! Thanks again.

[danbei]

Remind me MST is 2 hours behind EST?

[goom]

Yep, so I thinks its a 9:00 PM start for us (the only problem is that we're on EDT now and not EST).

[Airidil]

Hey guys. I'm still fiddling with the times and trying to find a time where everyone will have a good chance of playing without interrupting their gameplay for the evening. Let me know when you think is best and I'll try to find a happy compromise.

Currently the latest on a weekday I can run the contest is 7:00pm to 8:00pm MST. The Earliest is 5:00pm to 6:00pm MST since that's when I get home from work. I am also thinking of running the contest on a weekend and see how that goes. That's when Dorim replenishes his hoard anyway. I could probably go as early as Noon MST on Saturdays. I usually pick the weekdays since that's when people are less serious about playing.

Let me know what you think! Thanks! :rolleyes:

[Airidil]

For those who get confused as I do and are in a zone that observes DST, which is most of Canada and the US, here is a simple reference:

Pacific: -01:00
Mountain: 00:00
Central: +01:00
Eastern: +02:00
Atlantic: +03:00

Referenced from http://www.timeanddate.com: DST or Daylight Savings Time is refered to as 'Summer Time' in many countries around the world. During the summer the time zone abbreviation has a D is it (MDT) and during the winter an S (MST). DST is used by most countries to save energy costs by adjusting the time to allow more natural light in the evening. And you thought they just wanted you to be a happier populous. :p

For all you workaholics out there, when DST ends in the fall, the day is actually 25 hours long. Get busy. :D

Another useless factoid: The dates DST begin and end shift over time due to the orbit of the earth and in 2007 Canada and the US are planning on moving the dates again. All I know is I'm cold 8 months out of the year in Canada. :cool: lol

[goom]

Found Ya! Hooray! And, Thanks Again!! Great Contest. :D

[Vendetta]

For those who get confused as I do and are in a zone that observes DST, which is most of Canada and the US, here is a simple reference:

Pacific: -01:00
Mountain: 00:00
Central: +01:00
Eastern: +02:00
Atlantic: +03:00


What about Alaska. Everybody always forgets about Alaska. For the exampel above it would be -02:00 I guess.:)

[Airidil]

I love Alaska too :-) Updated for contest #4! The hoard is huge and I need to thin it out a bit. Will post the list tomorrow. Just wanted to let people know the date/time as early as I could.

[Airidil]

Have a look and see what's for grabs this week. Some spill over might make it into next week in case you miss it on Sunday. :)

[Airidil]

Due to all the server issues Dorim was unable to log on at the specified time. I'm assuming many of you also did not have an opportunity. As long as the servers hold the contest has been moved to tomorrow from 6pm - 7pm MDT.

Good luck to us all!

[goom]

Is the contest over? Did it happen Monday? Or is the re-scheduling for Tuesday? Inquiring gooms would like to know.

[Airidil]

Sorry all. With the servers and forums bouncing so much I haven't been able to update the forum nor run this contest. It will be rescheduled as soon as the situation stabilizes. I'm hoping to have it set for next weekend. Sorry for the delay.

Dorim.

[Airidil]

Updated again. Hopefully I will be able to log on this weekend at the set time. Good luck and note the list of loot has changed. There are some nice things on there! Take a look.

[Airidil]

No one found me! I am starting to think no one was loking for me! Here I was naked and sleeping all alone in the rain at the top of the deneith castle. :D

Oh well...better luck next time!

The hoard will carry over to contest 5 soon to be announced.

[Airidil]

Contest #5 has bugin. Find Dorim in the next 60 minutes to get your reward!

[goom]

Thanks again for the contests! Woo-hoo!! Goom is a two time winner. AWWW YEAH!

[Drider]

Thanks again for the contests! Woo-hoo!! Goom is a two time winner. AWWW YEAH!

Yep you are a two timing dog! :O

[Lycon]

This is a fun to do and a break from the monotony. THanks.

[goom]

I think the contest is now on a monthly basis. :(

Goom misses the glory of success in finding the sleeping dorf. Please bring the contest back online soon! :D

[Airidil]

Alright. I suppose it is time for another installment. I will throw something togeher in the next few days.

[goom]

Alright. I suppose it is time for another installment. I will throw something togeher in the next few days.

No hurry! I know its a bit of a pain for you to put the contest together, so a BIG thanks!

BTW, Danbei, Drider, and I will let our guildies know! We Are Borg may come out in droves for the next contest! Maybe even MrsGoom will make an appearance. :eek:

[goom]

Could you send me a PM once Contest 6 is scheduled. That way, I'll know PDQ and be able to let my guildies know ASAP. Thanks! :D

[Airidil]

I posted contest 6 earlier in the week but couldn't access Dorim's hoard. It's listed finally. Good luck to all.

[goom]

No one found Dorim? Was he on the airship to the Restless Isles? That was my guess...:D

[Airidil]

Dorim wouldn't say. He says he will probably end up there again someday. :rolleyes:

[goom]

Any chance for contest 7? :)

[Airidil]

Come one come all...Contest 7 has been posted. Hopefully the loot is decent enough this week! See you Sunday!

[cdbd3rd]

Come one come all...Contest 7 has been posted. Hopefully the loot is decent enough this week! See you Sunday!


Except we missed it by a year... (Fallen prey to the new year/old date syndrome) :)

[Airidil]

Doh...ok I'll fix.

[goom]

Congrats to Dracool!

Silly goom was napping (like Dorim) and missed the contest.

Very glad a guildie took the prize!

Hey Skylah, congrats too! I heard you were a close runner-up!

[apollojuly]

Why is this a sticky?

[Airidil]

Appologies Apollojuly. I used to run this contest every month, and it's been on hold due to lack of interest. I've also been spending considerable time on my maps instead.

[Skirmish]

That's okay, we love the maps... by the gods! We love the maps!

[Airidil]

As many know, Dorim has been traveling the lands making maps and rarely sleeps these days. He also travels far from Stormreach and rarely has a chance to see the townspeople there.

So, after careful consideration I have requested this thread be un-stickied until such time that he may return from his cartographer's journey. Sir Lawrence and his band of merry men have taken the game across to all planes in his stead. Let us hope they bring joy to the people as Dorim loves to do so much.

Dorim sends his regards. Sleep gentle dwarf. And dream.

[skylah]

Aww Dorim..../cry. Well i'm not in game at the moment but will be back soon I hope. GL with everything and hope to see you again soon. We haven't quested together for awhile. If you see me in game lets get together and have some fun. :)