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6/21/2007 From today forward, we will post all Latest News in the News and Events section of our Forums. To access the lastest news, please visit: http://osirissanction.com/osiris/forum/ The original content of this page has been preserved below for archiving purposes.
ARCHIEVED ENTRIES FOLLOW: 5/25/2007 PLAYTEST SCHEDULED JUNE 9 & 10 AT YE OLDE COMMONS & SILVER KINGDOM RENAISSANCE FAIRE: We're going to run a second set of playtests - free for all pre-registered players - the weekend of June 9th and 10th at Ye Olde Commons in central Mass. Ye Olde Commons will also be hosting the Silver Kingdom Renaissance Faire (http://www.kingdomfestival.com). To attend our event, you do not have to enter the Faire. If you wish to, there is a $10 entry fee. Saturday's runs will occur in as a simulation, where we can conduct practice Theta runs without plot repercussions. There will be the possibility of parties going on multiple practice runs, time permitting. Sunday's runs will be true plot-relevant, character rewarding runs. There will be no second chances. Pre-reg tools will be up online in the near future... stay posted. Those registering the day of the event are more than welcome, and will be charged a $5 fee. Ye Olde Commons is located at 120 Northside Rd, Charlton, MA 01507 (click here for an online map) PANCHEN STIRS... Don't forget to watch your email for our friend Panchen 23... there are rumblings in the depths. PLAY THE OSIRIS SANCTION AT ORIGINS 2007: The Osiris Sanction will be running another alpha/theta combo event at Origins International Game Expo, July 5-8 in Columbus, Ohio. If you can make it, we'd love to have you play. We'll be setting up some online registration tools shortly so you can let us know that you're going to be there. Watch for future emails. For more info on Origins: http://www.originsgames.com/
3/4/2007 - ORIGINS 2007 & NEXT BOSTON EVENT PLAY THE OSIRIS SANCTION AT ORIGINS 2007: The Osiris Sanction will be running another alpha/theta combo event at Origins International Game Expo, July 5-8 in Columbus, Ohio . If you can make it, we'd love to have you play. We'll be setting up some online registration tools shortly so you can let us know that you're going to be there. Watch for future emails. For more info on Origins: http://www.originsgames.com/
UPCOMING BOSTON EVENT IN MID-APRIL - STAY TUNED
We're not ready to announce an exact date, but we will run another event in Boston in mid-April. Stay tuned to our emails for exact details as they develop.
PANCHEN'S ABOUT...
Don't forget to watch your email for our friend Panchen 23... there are rumors he's been busy of late.
JOIN US IN SECOND LIFE
Starting immediately, we will be at Coyote's Home ( Enterprise 45, 80, 36 ) on Second Life every Tuesday from 7pm until 9pm (EST). Please join us any time for in-game chat and gun-play in our multi-level maze. If you are not familiar with Second Life, or have not yet set up a free account, please do so now. Second Life is the key vehicle for our Beta level of play, and you'll want access to it as some essential game play will happen there. SL can take a bit of time to set up and get familiar with, but with time we feel you will find it natural and fun. If you are not familiar with Second Life, or need to set up an account, please visit http://www.secondlife.com.
2/2/2007 - OOG CONTACT THIS WEEKEND We've got a near-full schedule for the weekend, almost every squad is fully equipped for Theta, and we're getting pretty psyched up. We hope you are too. As of this morning, Friday 2/2/2007, if you have any Out Of Game scheduling issues, questions, concerns, etc, please call: 585.749.5560 Our staff will NOT BE ONLINE today as we prepare for the event, nor Saturday or Sunday as we run the event itself, so please call us if you have last minute concerns at the above phone number. DO NOT use the above phone number for any in-game issues (i.e., 'I can't figure out this puzzle... can you help?' will be met with a very sudden and unrelenting dial-tone). Here we go folks... this is gonna be fun.
1/30/2007 - Sign Up for Theta Runs! By now you should have received an email from Panchen 23 and responded to him with the solution to a puzzle. If you plan on coming to Saturday, February 3rd's Alpha event, but have not completed this step, contact us immediately. We are now accepting online registration for Theta runs on February 4th, 2007. If you are a member, make sure that you are logged in to the site, and then access MEMBER AREA -> How to Sign Up for Theta Runs. These pages explain the sign-up process, which varies depending on if you are signing up alone or as part of a group. When you are ready, sign up by accessing MEMBER AREA ->Sign Up for a Theta Run. If you have questions or problems signing up, contact us immediately.
1/26/2007 The following post contains very important information that you will need to attend our Boston Playtest weekend (Feb. 3 & 4, 2007). ================= VERY IMPORTANT! RECONFIRM YOUR ATTENDENCE VIA OUR NEW WEB FORM! Even if you already emailed us or set up a membership, we need you to go to the website (www.osirissanction.com), log in first, and find 'MEMBER AREA' -> 'Confirm Playtest Attendance' in the left-hand navigation. All you need to do is a click single checkbox and a submit button, and you'll be moved to our 'Attending' email list. In the very near future, we will be sending in-game emails to you. The information therein will be essential to partaking in the weekend's events. So please, do it now. If you haven't set up a membership yet, you'll need to do so before using the confirmation form. ================= WATCH FOR EMAIL FROM panchen_23@houndsatthegate.net In order to find out the exact details of where and when your first Alpha encounter will happen on Saturday you will have to receive an in-game email from panchen_23@houndsatthegate.net. Watch your Bulk / Junk / Spam folders! It is vitally important that you receive these in-game emails. If you have not received an email frompanchen_23@houndsatthegate.net by Saturday, 1/27/2007, contact us immediately. ================ READ 'HOW THE GAME WORKS' We've posted a page on the website that might help to clarify what you can expect from playing the game. http://www.osirissanction.com/osiris/content.asp?pageID=126 ================ WHERE / WHEN / HOW We've finalized our schedule and locations for Saturday and Sunday, but as noted above, you will receive specifics via an in-game email from panchen_23@houndsatthegate.net. In order to help you plan your weekend, we can give you the following general information: - Saturday Alpha Run: 12:00pm - 6pm, 2/3/2007
Starting Location: within a 5 min. walk from Downtown Crossing T-Stop - Saturday Feedback Session: 6pm, 2/3/2007
We'll switch over to 'out-of-game' mode after Saturday's Alpha play is finished so that we can get constructive feedback from you on your experiences, as well as chat a bit about what you can expect from Sunday's Theta runs. - Sunday Theta Run (morning session): 9:00am - 12:00pm, 2/4/2007
Starting Location: Pandemonium Books, 4 Pleasant Street, Cambridge Sq., Cambridge - Sunday Theta Runs / Playtime (evening session): 7:00pm - 9:00pm, 2/4/2007
Location: Pandemonium Books (again)
Evening runs and overflow from earlier runs. When the schedule clears, we'll have some experimental playtime and out-of-game discussions about the day's events.
================= SUNDAYS THETA RUNS… WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING If you have a flashlight, we encourage you to bring it. Also, we suggest that you wear loose-fitting, layered clothing - black if possible - including a long-sleeved shirt or sweatshirt (those airsoft guns can sting a bit!). Athletic shoes or combat boots are recommended. If you have your own airsoft guns that you would like to bring, you must also bring documentation showing that the gun's rated muzzle velocity is 250 FPS or less. A printed-out product page from the internet will do the job, but must show matching manufacturer, model number, and the originating URL that you printed it from. It is 100% up to us to decide if we will let you use a gun of your own, as well as how many 'slots' it will cost you to take the weapon(s) into Theta. You are also welcome to bring any airsoft / paintball apparel, such as your own masks, safety goggles, tactical vests, swat outfits, etc. In all cases we always reserve the right to not allow any item of any type to be brought on a Theta run. ================= HACK THE SYSTEM... ONLINE As part of Theta, you will need to hack into real computers using our CoyoteSoft hacking interface. We've posted a demonstration version of it online, along with a walk-through document that tells you how to use it. If you want to complete the Theta run, it is highly recommended that you try it out: http://www.osirissanction.com/osiris/coyotesoft There's a link at the top of the page to the walk-through doc. ================= IMPORTANT NOTICE! NEVER BRING ANY AIRSOFT GUNS / RELATED EQUIPMENT TO AN ALPHA EVENT!!! CARRYING AIRSOFT GUNS DURING ALPHA EVENTS IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN. IF YOU ARE FOUND TO BE CARRYING AIRSOFT GUNS OR RELATED EQUIPMENT AT ANY ALPHA EVENT YOU WILL BE IMMEDIATELY AND PERMANENTLY REMOVED FROM THE GAME. This is no joke. Get caught with an airsoft gun on your person at an Alpha event, and you are done for good. Period. ================= QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? Don't hesitate to contact us
1/10/2007 - ***UPDATED 1/23/2007
Playtest Weekend Announced!
Alright folks, after a hectic holiday season, we're running our first playtest weekend in Boston the weekend of February 3th and 4th. - Saturday. 2/3/2007:
Saturday will consist of pure "Alpha" play - a plot-driven scavenger hunt for information around the city. All locations will be publicly accessible. The final location for the event will be a local bar/restaurant where we can get any feedback from you that you might be willing to share. - Sunday, 2/4/2007:
On Sunday we'll send you your first Theta run! That's right... we're gonna put some airsoft guns in your hands, bomb disarmament tools in your pocket, and send you into the unknown. Earlier play will be plot-driven by Saturday's Alpha event, and have historic repercussions in future plot. A later out-of-game session will be run for experimentation and fun for those who are interested.
We're not prepared to release the location of Sunday's event yet, but we will tell you that it is in Central Square, Cambridge. If you're interested in taking part in any or all of the weekend's events, contact us now with your name and email address.
10/22/2006:
Playtesting Phase The Osiris Sanction is entering its 'playtest' phase in Boston! During our playtest period, we'll be looking for any and all interested people to set up a free membership and attend our events for no charge. The goal is to get quality feedback from our playtesters so that we can we can improve the game before opening it to the general public. If you're interested, please set up a membership. Our current predictions are that we will run the first Alpha events in early November, followed by the first Theta events in early December, but no dates have been finalized at the current time. By setting up a membership, or joining our email list (at left), we can notify you when dates have been finalized. We need a minimum number of playtesters to justify running the tests themselves, so please tell your friends about the Osiris Sanction, and tell them to set up a membership!
Post-Playtest Membership & Event Fees: After the playtest phase is over, there will be small fees associated with membership and attending Theta events. - Playtesters: If you set up a membership to become a playtester, you will be able to close your membership prior to the inception of any fees. We are not taking any payment information from any of our players during the playtest period, so there is no way you can be charged any fees unless you decide to continue playing the game after the playtest period.
- Predicted Membership Fees: Membership fees are based on a monthly subscription. Paying these gives you access to all of Alpha (real world) and Beta (online) aspects of play. The monthly subscription is currently expected to be $10.
- Predicted Theta Event Fees: When you want to go on a Theta Run, you will be charged a Theta Event Fee to cover our cost to run the event. The Theta Event Fee is currently forecast in the $25 per-player range. This price will, of course, vary as the number of players participating and the venue being rented for the event.
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