Granado Espada ANZ Blog - Ocenia the Wizard

Howdy ANZ community,

Are you waiting for my news about last weekend event? Well, simply say whoever asked me how was my weekend, I would say my last weekend was FUN-TASTIC. I was thrilled to be able to meet other players in real life (Yes yes.. you are right. They asked me why I seldom go online now…. So I have to spent my first few minutes doing the explanation session to gain their understanding and forgiveness because I “afk” most of the time or just disappear TT).

Click here below link to view all photos from the event.

Join in the post-event discussion here.

Check out next event here.

Anyway, if you would like to know in detailed what happened last weekend and get brief information about what the next event looks like, you can view the Program List below.

The Program Guide for Melbourne Event (14-15 June 2008)

I have to confess I was confused and a little bit stressed at the beginning of my first day because it was very quite and “dead” (remind me of grave yard – yeah… I am exaggerating a little bit ^^). For your info, it was the beginning of exams week, I have to admit it has huge impact on this event but slowly everything was changed and it was getting more exciting because I met a GE expert (I can only admire his collection of characters and equipments while wondering when I can have those nice collection of achievements ><) and also some cute and enthusiastic players (new and existing). Not all of our planned activities can be done accordingly like The Top Speed Alpha Test has to be cancelled due to technical problems. Everything else was getting better on the next day; more and more new players interested to join and try the First FREE Hour. Even though, there was a change of plan for the Competition time, we have to move it from 11 am to 1 pm, everything else was adjusted accordingly and it run smoothly afterwards.

About the competition
This competition was filled with a very well-balanced combination of players, the first halves were new players (some of them just opened their account on the day too) and the other halves were existing players (all of them were excited to be able to meet up and socialize with other players in the real life). It begun with a short briefing by our cute amateur MC ^^ (he’s actually the Manager of OnlineGamez Australia, GE distributor in ANZ). After a while, finally all players can be gathered up in front of the Queen’s Gate and then they started their journey to level up most in 45 minutes.

While waiting for other players to join up to the meeting point.

Click here below link to view all photos from the event.

Join in the post-event discussion here.

Check out next event here.

Winners of Levelution
CONGRATULATIONS ONCE AGAIN TO ALL THE WINNERS OF LEVELUTION!

The 1st prize is won by a cute and quiet bloke from Monash University (I think he’s quiet – as I did not have chance to really talk to him after the event because now he’s busy studying for exam). Yup…. He loves GE and he know it is worth it to come and try his luck to get that shiny and exclusive Limited Edition Box plus. His effort was not wasted because his point was proven by winning himself the 1st prize and memory of lifetime. He secured his position with level 16 for all of his characters.

1st Prize

The 2nd prize is won by a young and handsome executive who admits hasn’t been playing GE for a while because of work, but still loves GE and looking forward to play again, especially after he got his very own My Bellem Box now. He’s only 1 level lower than 1st winner and secures his 2nd best position on level 15 for all his characters.

2nd Prize

The 3rd prize is won by a very bright lad who will be the future architect from University of Melbourne. I know this guy in-game few months back, he’s one of the pioneers in Australia community, together with a group of friends, they play actively in Cervantes server. He secured his position as 3rd winner on level 14 for all his characters.

3rd Prize

All other contestants did not do too bad, as they were not too far away between each other’s level, all of them in the range of level 10-13 for their characters. They did not go back empty-handed. All levelution participants were rewarded with an eco-friendly GE goodies bag each, consists of a game magazine, movie tickets and some in-game items.

Farewell
We wrapped up the event with Lucky Draw event. Another special hamper was prepared and more freebies were given out on this time for those who stays behind. Btw, I got the honor to draw prizes for these lucky people. A special hamper was given to a very lucky “just come” participant. He just tried GE for couple minutes when I called his name. And again our Master of Leveler, Mr. Simon, won another prize from the lucky draw. That is a double luckiness. ^^ Not long after that, after few casual chats (I managed to interview few prominent players – reports coming up) and photo takings, finally its times for farewell. I was sad to know it’s time to farewell when I just started to feel some bond created and fun. Fun time sure flies very fast. We’re wishing each other all the best and hoping to see each other again in the future. I am so happy to hear that they are looking forward for the next event. Me too guys.

Acknowledgment
Thank you guys for your participations in this event and we’re definitely going to have future event. I hope to see you again in-game soon. And now, I have to get ready for the next event which will be held in Brisbane on Saturday, 21 – Sunday, 22 June 2008. Remember to spread this news around and be there on the event. Also don’t forget to bring one or two friends too because we have lots of freebies to give out. ^^

Let’s also gives credit for our local distributor OnlineGamez Australia who is preparing and managing this event with the supports and contributions from IAHGames Pte Ltd., N2C CyberCafe, CheapCard.com.au and Next Media - without them there will be never a Granado Espada Real Life Event in Australia.

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Every year, 5 June, World Environment Day is celebrated around the world. Many people, countries, cities, towns and villages celebrate this day with United Nations.

Last year, 2007, more than 100 countries reported thousands of activities, not only on the day itself, but often for an entire week, and sometimes even a whole month. More and more activities are organized and it involves with many sectors of society, including governments, non-governmental organizations, business, industry, inter-governmental organizations, civil society, media and schools.

So on this special day, I would like invite you, your friends, or even your families to celebrate this day together. Register your activity to save the earth and share it with GE commuity here.

Greetings Australia players!

ANZ Granado Espada is going to have a CyberCafe Buff Tour. We will be visiting three major cities and we’ll have heaps of fun activities together. Let’s gather up at the designated place guys! It is best time to meet up with cool people with cool game. Plus this is time to get your merchandise items for collection and freebies too. For me, I can’t wait to meet cool GE players ^.^

Events Details

Melbourne: 14th - 15th June
Brisbane: 21st - 22nd June
Sydney: 28th - 29th June

Click here to view detailed information of the events.

What is CyberCafe Buff?
What? You don’t know what is CyberCafe Buff?
Well.. That’s all right, because it is never been done locally yet, it is still very new in ANZ. CyberCafe Buff is a special feature that is installed remotely to your local cyber café to give you endless in-game boosters. We are talking buff for higher % experience, higher % stances and higher % drop rate. There will be many possibilities for the boosters. More about cybercafe buff click here. The main point of this event is to allow you to gather up, hang out with real-friends and have cool stuff together a.k.a socializing. ^^

What will you do on the D day?
There so many things to do on each venue. The activities between each venue may differ from each other but this is the outline:

• Levelution of Granado Espada, WIN Special Merchandise as the prizes. All contestants will get free in-game items. And it’s FREE to join. CyberCafe registration is open now. Go to registered cybercafé and register there now! Online registration is now open.
• Redemption for Claude Baudez’s Promo
• Get FREE in-game item for you and your non-GE friends (you will get manual book (expert) and your friend will earns GPoints GVC for starting)
• Pirate’s Treasure Box Surprise
• Real-life Leticia Booth
• Lots of Freebies

LEVELUTION PRIZES

• 1st Prize: GE Limited Signature Edition Box + GE Mug + GE Postcards + GE Door Knob + Movie Ticket + Poster (Worth over $100.00)
• 2nd Prize: My Bellem’s Box + GE Mug + GE Postcards + GE Door Knob + Movie Ticket + Poster (Worth over $50.00)
• 3rd Prize: My Bellem’s Box + Movie Ticket + Poster (Worth over $25.00)
• All registered contestants will receive free items.

Click here for details info Levelution Mechanics

Discuss this here!

Disclaimer: All informations may subjects to change. The actual mechanics, rules and regulations will be briefed on the actual day.

Simply say this is a competition where the player with highest level WINS!

But hold on, this is not as simple as that because there are tricks and strategies that you have to know to do well in this. I let you do your homework. You can discuss it here.

This is a very first-of-a-kind competition that is aimed at encouraging and fostering pro-social behavior among online gamers. You will be tested on your ability to work together and to increase your characters’ levels in the fastest, most efficient way while displaying good sportsmanship within a specified time. This meant that you have to cooperate, interact and work well as a squad, under intense online game conditions. Isn’t it great to know that you can help each other even though they are competitors. This is a WIN-WIN situation to receive bonus points while giving us something more than we expected. That is for you to practice pro-social qualities which it will be needed for the rest of our life. ^^ I bet you will never see a competition where you guys are supporting each other by shouting out common encouraging words from you or other contestant like “come on, let’s go, go, go!”, “no prob, get up and go!”, “good job!” etc.

Competition Mechanics

1. There will be two sessions “Preliminary” round (xx groups) and Final round (xx players from preliminary round). This will depends on the total of contestant on that day. So it may be 1 day for runner up and next day for final or it can be that we finish everything on first day.

2. Estimated timing

* Exact breakdown of timing is subjected to change *

Preliminary Round
1.5 hours is catered for this session:

1. 30 mins for briefing for the gamers
   1. Creation of IAHGames passport accounts
   2. How to create a Family and the preferred 3 characters
   3. How to skip tutorial quests
   4. Designated starting location
2. 45mins for the actual competition gameplay.
3. 15 mins for tabulation of scores.

Final Round
1 hour is catered for this session:

1. 45mins for the actual competition gameplay.
2. 15 mins for tabulation of scores.

Judging Criteria

1. Judges will count the levels of all the characters. 1 Level = 1 point.
2. The best 3 participants from Preliminary Round Groups with the highest number of points will be selected to go to the Final Round on the same day/following.
3. For the Final round, the participant with the highest number of points wins!
4. In the event of a draw or a tie, the participant with the highest experience leveling percentage followed by the highest stance leveling percentage will be declared as the winner of the competition.

Game Mechanics

1. Participants are allowed to use their existing accounts. However they are required to start a new family in the server.
2. Server used will be Pachelbel. This is a player kill disabled server. (can be changed to other servers) Please note that the actual server can be changed without prior notice and is at the sole discretion of the organizers.
3. Characters allowed are restricted to the basic classes: Fighter, Musketeer, Wizard, Scout & Elementalist.
4. No existing characters or RNPC (Recruitable Non-Player Character) can be used or created respectively..
5. Players are not allowed to interact with members of the public. (Trade & Squad are not allowed).
6. Players are encouraged to squad with fellow contestants to level up together as squad EXP is boosted by a certain % and the bonus is magnified with larger squads. .
7. Everyone is to use the desktop equipment that is provided to ensure fair play. You are only allowed to bring your own headsets. Other items such as keyboards, mouse and thumb-drives are strictly prohibited. Any violation of the rules will render the participant to be disqualified.

Hi guys,

Just want to notify you this in case if you do not know about it yet.

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Regards,

[CM]Ocenia