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Posted by: Third on the Match - 04-01-2025, 09:35 PM - Forum: News - No Replies

April Updates


Here's a common refrain: I can't believe March went by so fast. We're getting back on our feet though, with a few members (myself included) pledging to post once a day. I'm already feeling less slumpy for it.

Continuing with last month's impulsive trend, please enjoy some treasures from the internet:

I'm blaming Apti for continuously linking Epic: The Musical, so enjoy this very cool video. Also, this is a very cute crossover picture.

Also, here's an inspirational quote to think about: "Practice consumption that makes creation inevitable."

(I just learned about digital gardens, have you heard of this? I think it's a great idea for us creative writers.)

Finally, someone pick up these hotspots! Check them out below; they have .? ݁ ˖?⭒°。⋆ prizes! .? ݁ ˖?⭒°。⋆

Anyway!, until next month! Have a good April!

Upcoming
  • Advancement Prompts for Apprentice and up.
  • Updates to the Guidebook
  • Path Icons
  • Updates to City Mysteries, both graphically and functionally

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Help us get Three on a Match out there by voting at RPG Fix! Or spend a moment to write a review for us on RPG Initiative!

We also welcome members dropping our ad on any other forums with an advertising section. Our ad can be found here.

City Mysteries


Train Station of the Dead
Check out the Train Station of the Dead City Mystery Event.

In the subway tunnels beneath Easthaven, the spirits of the dead and mythology are causing problems. Trips to the underworld and tears in the veil between worlds make for an interesting and dangerous commute.

Phase II has triggered.

Caught Red-Handed
Check out the Ritual Murders City Mystery!

The Exchange is following a string of strange half-blood murders that seems to be pointing back a mysterious cult. Read about the progress so far and what it's all about at the link!

Our City Mysteries meters are in our footer, under the board statistics.

Hotspots


Begin a thread in a hotspot and submit a mod request for a special encounter.

McCoy Orchards
This particular location has been a thorn in Easthaven's–and by extension, the Exchange's–side for some time now. Rumours abound of a strange elk-like creature lurking in the shadows of the orchards. It has harassed several people according to the word on the street, and photos are beginning to appear online, claiming it's a new New England cryptid. Most believe it's just a particularly aggressive elk, displaced by development or something of the sort.

There's already been two attempts at this hotspot that didn't make it to the finish line, but that just means there's another shot at whatever's lurking around McCoy's orchards!

Kingslane City Mall
Some strange happenings at the Kingslane City Mall have led to, you guessed it, even more strange happenings. Sometimes it's as small as putting your shopping bags down for a moment only to discover they've been moved when you look away. Other times, the seasonal decorations have come down on top of hapless shopper's heads! In all cases, someone claims to have seen something small and humanoid darting away from the scene of the crime. Of course, most say this was a trick of the eye, but people always say that to protect their sanity.

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Posted by: Third on the Match - 03-03-2025, 12:10 PM - Forum: News - No Replies

March Updates


When I say a lot has gone on in the past few months, I mean it. I (sluggy) had a baby! His name is Joseph and we're quite fond of him. Big Grin Meanwhile, poor Indy is caught under a teetering mountain of papers, both her own and her students'. Her pedagogical duties are always calling. She's like Batman but with a red pen. Send thoughts and prayers.

So, things have been slow. In the interest of keeping our sanity, we're pausing running admin events until the summertime when things slow down. Keep an eye out for fun happenings around the summer solstice. We have a new hotspot in the aftermath of the January event. Likewise, Easthaven is still fraught with our City Mysteries. Someone needs to solve them, even if the cost is randomly stumbling across a gruesome crime scene while on your midnight snack run!

In the meantime, I bring you goodies from around the World Wide Web. Here's a video that made me laugh, a cool piece of art, and a quote I like.

Upcoming
  • Advancement Prompts for Apprentice and up.
  • Updates to the Guidebook
  • Path Icons
  • Updates to City Mysteries, both graphically and functionally

Spreading the word
Help us get Three on a Match out there by voting at RPG Fix! Or spend a moment to write a review for us on RPG Initiative!

We also welcome members dropping our ad on any other forums with an advertising section. Our ad can be found here.

City Mysteries


Train Station of the Dead
Check out the Train Station of the Dead City Mystery Event.

In the subway tunnels beneath Easthaven, the spirits of the dead and mythology are causing problems. Trips to the underworld and tears in the veil between worlds make for an interesting and dangerous commute.

Phase II has triggered.

Caught Red-Handed
Check out the Ritual Murders City Mystery!

The Exchange is following a string of strange half-blood murders that seems to be pointing back a mysterious cult. Read about the progress so far and what it's all about at the link!

Our City Mysteries meters are in our footer, under the board statistics.

Hotspots


Begin a thread in a hotspot and submit a mod request for a special encounter.

McCoy Orchards
This particular location has been a thorn in Easthaven's–and by extension, the Exchange's–side for some time now. Rumours abound of a strange elk-like creature lurking in the shadows of the orchards. It has harassed several people according to the word on the street, and photos are beginning to appear online, claiming it's a new New England cryptid. Most believe it's just a particularly aggressive elk, displaced by development or something of the sort.

There's already been two attempts at this hotspot that didn't make it to the finish line, but that just means there's another shot at whatever's lurking around McCoy's orchards!


Kingslane City Mall
Some strange happenings at the Kingslane City Mall have led to, you guessed it, even more strange happenings. Sometimes it's as small as putting your shopping bags down for a moment only to discover they've been moved when you look away. Other times, the seasonal decorations have come down on top of hapless shopper's heads! In all cases, someone claims to have seen something small and humanoid darting away from the scene of the crime. Of course, most say this was a trick of the eye, but people always say that to protect their sanity.

Happy March!
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Posted by: Third on the Match - 01-17-2025, 07:41 PM - Forum: News - No Replies

January Updates


Happy New Year, everyone! A very late update but we have a lot of great updates to the board and the wiki planned this year. We’re looking forward to another good one with you all! Share your resolutions in the Discord if you like!

And join our holiday event! Open till the end of January!



Developments
  • Added images to the locations

Upcoming
  • Advancement Prompts for Apprentice and up.
  • Updates to the Guidebook
  • Path Icons
  • Updates to City Mysteries, both graphically and functionally

Spreading the word
Help us get Three on a Match out there by voting at RPG Fix! Or spend a moment to write a review for us on RPG Initiative!

We also welcome members dropping our ad on any other forums with an advertising section. Our ad can be found here.

City Mysteries


Train Station of the Dead
Check out the Train Station of the Dead City Mystery Event. Phase II has triggered.

Caught Red-Handed
Check out the Ritual Murders City Mystery! Read about the progress so far and what it's all about at the link!

Our City Mysteries meters are in our footer, under the board statistics.

Hotspots


McCoy Orchards
Begin a thread in a hotspot and submit a mod request for a special encounter. There's already been two attempts at this hotspot that didn't make it to the finish line, but that just means there's another shot at whatever's lurking around McCoy's orchards!
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Posted by: Third on the Match - 12-24-2024, 04:57 PM - Forum: News - No Replies

Beautiful Berenice: The Latest Holiday Craze

Introduction


It’s all the rage. You’ve heard about it on the news, on the internet, and from friends: the latest Beautiful Berenice doll just dropped and she's taken the holidays by storm. This doll has inspired the usual early-riser “shopper stampede” often seen on Black Friday. Everyone seems to need one, for children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Perhaps you even want one for yourself.

Really, it’s nothing out of the ordinary. What's so special about this doll? Perhaps you know, being a collector, or an individual shopping for children, or perhaps this is very baffling. Still, not even the occasional news report about shoppers getting a little too exuberant about acquiring one of these toys raises any red flags.

So, you think nothing of it when you go out to do some holiday shopping at Kingslane City Mall. The mall is crowded, but festive, with that holiday anticipation thick in the air. People are there for the atmosphere just as much as the rush of shopping.

It’s here you finally see what the Beautiful Berenice craze is all about. There are lines of shoppers out the doors of every toy store in the mall. Most who have one seem to be clutching it with an air of possessive nervousness, as if they expect their precious prize to be snatched from their hands at any moment.

It is, perhaps, a little eerie, if you look too long.

But why worry? It’s the holidays and it’s just a normal viral, shopping craze. What could go wrong?

Event Details
This event will run from today (December 24th) until the end of January and is held in the Kingslane location in the Newton forum.

The encounter itself need not be on December 24th specifically. If a character would go shopping earlier or later for those after-Christmas sales, then that is acceptable. The main requirement to earn a reward is that the encounter is requested and completed by the end of January.

The set up involves encountering a shopper with a Beautiful Berenice doll, either in a crowded area or somewhere more secluded. Note: does not need to be at the start of the thread, take what time you need for the characters to get into the set up. Further details will drop when the encounter is requested.


Have fun, and happy shopping!
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Posted by: Third on the Match - 12-04-2024, 09:56 PM - Forum: News - No Replies

December Updates


Well, here we are! The last month of the year. As people may have noticed, it's been slow around here. We apologize for the lack of fall events, but we're sure the hustle and bustle on our end will ease up around the New Year. Happy holidays, everyone!

Upcoming
  • Advancement Prompts for Apprentice and up.

Spreading the word
Help us get Three on a Match out there by voting at RPG Fix! Or spend a moment to write a review for us on RPG Initiative!

We also welcome members dropping our ad on any other forums with an advertising section. Our ad can be found here.

Site Mini-Events


Train Station of the Dead
Check out the Train Station of the Dead City Mystery Event. Phase II has triggered.

Caught Red-Handed
Check out the Ritual Murders City Mystery! Read about the progress so far and what it's all about at the link!

Hotspots


McCoy Orchards
Begin a thread in a hotspot and submit a mod request for a special encounter. There's already been two attempts at this hotspot that didn't make it to the finish line, but that just means there's anoth ershot at whatever's lurking around McCoy's orchards!

City Mysteries


Our City Mysteries meters are in our footer, under the board statistics.
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Posted by: Third on the Match - 11-07-2024, 09:44 PM - Forum: News - No Replies

November Updates


Happy November! Once again, a fairly quiet month on the updates side as fall comes rolling in. We're planning on a small fall event to enjoy, but for now, the renaissance faire remains a fun option for characters to partake in.

Also, we'd love to see more people taking on the Train Station of the Dead, linked below! All you need is to find someone who was in Phase I to participate.

Anyway, hope everyone is enjoying the cooling weather!

Upcoming
  • Advancement Prompts for Apprentice and up.

Spreading the word
Help us get Three on a Match out there by voting at RPG Fix! Or spend a moment to write a review for us on RPG Initiative!

We also welcome members dropping our ad on any other forums with an advertising section. Our ad can be found here.

Site Mini-Events


Train Station of the Dead
Check out the Train Station of the Dead City Mystery Event. Phase II has triggered.

Caught Red-Handed
Check out the Ritual Murders City Mystery! Read about the progress so far and what it's all about at the link!

Hotspots


McCoy Orchards
Begin a thread in a hotspot and submit a mod request for a special encounter. There's already been two attempts at this hotspot that didn't make it to the finish line, but that just means there's another shot at whatever's lurking around McCoy's orchards!

City Mysteries


Our City Mysteries meters are in our footer, under the board statistics. They are triggered by encounters and player actions, leading to fun things happening around the city.

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Posted by: Third on the Match - 10-09-2024, 09:04 PM - Forum: News - No Replies

October Updates


Happy October! Fall is here and so is the Easthaven Ren Fair! Join the fun and enjoy costumes, mead, and turkey legs. And with October coming up, now's the perfect time to get into some spooky shenanigans with friends (or enemies, if you like).

Lacking any major developments to the system, this is a short and sweet update. Have a good October!

Upcoming
  • The Master-Legendary Keywords are in the process of being updated. The main categories of Space, Time, and Reality will be broken into three keywords each. More to come.
  • Advancement Prompts for Apprentice and up.

Spreading the word
Help us get Three on a Match out there by voting at RPG Fix! Or spend a moment to write a review for us on RPG Initiative!

We also welcome members dropping our ad on any other forums with an advertising section. Our ad can be found here.

Site Mini-Events


Train Station of the Dead
Check out the Train Station of the Dead City Mystery Event. Phase II has triggered.

Caught Red-Handed
Check out the Ritual Murders City Mystery! Read about the progress so far and what it's all about at the link!

Hotspots


McCoy Orchards
Begin a thread in a hotspot and submit a mod request for a special encounter. There's already been one attempt at this hotspot that didn't make it to the finish line, but that just means there's a second shot at whatever's lurking around McCoy's orchards!

City Mysteries


Our City Mysteries meters are in our footer, under the board statistics. No Fly Zone is close to triggering!
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Posted by: Third on the Match - 09-04-2024, 01:51 PM - Forum: News - No Replies

September Updates

September is here and while we don't have any changes in the Guidebook, we do have a new site event! This one is a bit of a free for all, letting everyone wander and request Encounters at their leisure or participate in a few tests of skill. Check out the Easthaven Ren Fair and find out what's in store for September! The event itself will be open until the end of October even if in-game it's only around for September.

If you want to participate in the tests of skill, make sure to toss your hat in the ring ASAP so we can make sure everyone is included when we kick them off!

Development
  • Nothing to report!
Upcoming
  • Advancement Prompts for Apprentice and up.

Spreading the word
Help us get Three on a Match out there by voting at RPG Fix! Or spend a moment to write a review for us on RPG Initiative! We also welcome members dropping our ad on any other forums with an advertising section. Our ad can be found here.

Site Mini-Events


Train Station of the Dead
Check out the Train Station of the Dead City Mystery Event. Phase II has been triggered.

Caught Red-Handed
Check out the Ritual Murders City Mystery! Phase II is progressing slowly but surely, make sure you don't miss out.

Hotspots


McCoy Orchards
To claim a hotspot, post a thread set in the named location and submit a mod request for a hotspot encounter. A hotspot can only be claimed once, but a new one is dropped when the old one is completed.

This particular hotspot has been a thorn in Easthaven's–and by extension, the Exchange's–side for some time now. Rumours abound of a strange elk-like creature lurking in the shadows of the orchards. It has harassed several people according to the word on the street, and photos are beginning to appear online, claiming it's a new New England cryptid. Most believe it's just a particularly aggressive elk, displaced by development or something of the sort.

City Mysteries


Our City Mysteries meters are in our footer, under the board statistics. Each finished meter will trigger a unique adventure scenario or world development, so try to puzzle out what will trigger them for new content!
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Posted by: Third on the Match - 08-02-2024, 08:49 AM - Forum: News - No Replies

August Updates

August is here and we've got a small update that's been a long time coming. The Master Keywords have been republished, with the new options available for any Arcanist who reaches the Magus rank.

Development
  • The Arcanist Master Keywords have been re-added to the Guidebook, now ordered into three categories with three Master Keywords to choose from in each. Read more on the Master Keywords Guidebook page.
Upcoming
  • An update to the player toolbox in the sidebar
  • Advancement Prompts for Apprentice and up.

Spreading the word
Help us get Three on a Match out there by voting at RPG Fix! Or spend a moment to write a review for us on RPG Initiative! We also welcome members dropping our ad on any other forums with an advertising section. Our ad can be found here.

Site Mini-Events


Train Station of the Dead
Check out the Train Station of the Dead City Mystery Event. Phase II has been triggered.

Caught Red-Handed
Check out the Ritual Murders City Mystery! Phase II is progressing slowly but surely, make sure you don't miss out.

Hotspots


McCoy Orchards
To claim a hotspot, post a thread set in the named location and submit a mod request for a hotspot encounter. A hotspot can only be claimed once, but a new one is dropped when the old one is completed.

This particular hotspot has been a thorn in Easthaven's–and by extension, the Exchange's–side for some time now. Rumours abound of a strange elk-like creature lurking in the shadows of the orchards. It has harassed several people according to the word on the street, and photos are beginning to appear online, claiming it's a new New England cryptid. Most believe it's just a particularly aggressive elk, displaced by development or something of the sort.

City Mysteries


Our City Mysteries meters are in our footer, under the board statistics. Each finished meter will trigger a unique adventure scenario or world development, so try to puzzle out what will trigger them for new content!
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Posted by: Third on the Match - 07-10-2024, 06:32 PM - Forum: News - No Replies

July Updates


It's been a quiet summery month, so we don't have any game development updates for this July. Instead, take a look at our City Mysteries! There are plenty of ways to find trouble around Easthaven.

Upcoming
  • The Master-Legendary Keywords are in the process of being updated. The main categories of Space, Time, and Reality will be broken into three keywords each. More to come.
  • Advancement Prompts for Apprentice and up.

Spreading the word
Help us get Three on a Match out there by voting at RPG Fix! Or spend a moment to write a review for us on RPG Initiative! We also welcome members dropping our ad on any other forums with an advertising section. Our ad can be found here.

Site Mini-Events


Train Station of the Dead
Check out the Train Station of the Dead City Mystery Event. Phase II has triggered.

Caught Red-Handed
Check out the Ritual Murders City Mystery! Read about the progress so far and what it's all about at the link!

Hotspots


McCoy Orchards

To claim a hotspot a thread in a hotspot and submit a mod request for a special encounter. This particular hotspot has been a thorn in Easthaven--and by extension, the Exchange's--side for some time now. Rumors abound of a strange elk-like creature lurking in the shadows of the orchards. It has harassed several people by now, and photos are beginning to appear online, claiming it's a new New England cryptid. Most believe it's just a particularly aggressive elk, displaced by development or something of the sort.

Will you venture out to see the truth?

City Mysteries


Our City Mysteries meters are in our footer, under the board statistics. No Fly Zone is close to triggering!
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