[AW] Agriculture project
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It's sowing season!

Credit where credit is due

Thanks so much to Luna for coming up with this suggestion. We've taken some freedoms when it comes to its execution, but know that this wouldn't have happened without her!


So what is this then?

Time to get the seeds into the cold ground.
It takes a while to grow anything,


AniWayans don't consume that much of their crops as food for themselves (being carnivores), but the crops are vital to keeping a healthy amount of food ready for all their livestock. As their animals grow in numbers, it has become evident that in order to ensure that they can use the animals as a stable source of food for the tribe, particularly in winter, sowing and managing crops is essential.


Sowing season is here, and AniWaya is in a hurry to get everything ready. We currently have no members in our agricultural ranks, and for that reason, the leadership is looking to everyone to contribute. For reference, Luna is ICly in charge of the entire operation. This month-long event will primarily be an IC event, though with the chance for some points and whatnots! This is the gist of it:


  1. Pack announcement thread (Click)
    This is primarily a pack thread to announce that the sowing season has started!
  2. Thread [1] (Click)
    Tilling and ploughing the fields (Led by Marit)
  3. Thread [2] (Click)
    Seed gathering and tool preparation (possibly also irrigation preparation) (Led by Tammi)
  4. Thread [3] (Click)
    Sowing (Led by Luna)
  5. Pack sowing feast (Not up yet)
    The tribe gathers for an informal celebration of their completion of the sowing season.

And the shinies?

We have one special prize for one special winner this time: he character with the most posts in both key and derivative threads combined during the event gets a drawn avatar by Luna -- [Example]! Remember to submit a post log if you want to claim this!


Extra points can be claimed for posting in all five threads, and then some! This brings you one step closer to those shinies ;> Points are awarded as detailed in the following table, but like all other points, you must keep track yourself. Please request the points in a timely manner, as well. Point claims are valid within one month of the pack announcement thread's posting date. Anything posted after that date counts only for normal points, as per the regular points game.

NB! Of course, all of these points stack with points from the regular points game. So you could really stack up with this event!


Action/post Award
Each post in the 5 key threads 5 points (per post)
Derivative threads* 15 points (per thread)
Each post in derivative threads* 5 points (per post)
Participation in 3 relevant threads** IC prize (see below)

*Derivative threads must be focused on tasks relevant to the overall theme in this event, and have a minimum of 5 posts (total) to count for points.

**Relevant threads include derivative threads. To claim the IC prize, one of the three threads must be a key thread (of the 5 listed)


IC prize choices:
  • Ornaments
    Ulilohi has various ornaments lying around, some are for the chest & neck area, but most is for her hair and pendants. They are crafted from beads, feathers, leather, bone and wood. You would be able design one within the limitations of this description.
  • Dyes
    Claudius is skilled with dyes, and will dye an item or a very simple symbol onto your wolf's pelt. Note: Dyes are not permanent, and only natural colors can be used. For dark-pelted wolves this is difficult to achieve.

Have any questions? Post them to this topic and we'll reply as best we can Big Grin



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Hey guys! We're planning to get the key threads up ASAP, and just wanted to get some input from you guys. Many people have exams and whatnot right now, so we didn't want to overload you with threads. That's why we want to ask you to show us which threads you'd be most interested in, so we can check if some of them should be skipped! Below are some descriptions of the threads -- please just pose here with input, ideas and your intention for participating in any of them?

Thread 1
Marit leads this thread with Ulilohi. We're getting together to start tilling and preparing the soil for sowing season. Various tools are used, hand ploughs included. Also, two of our horses will be used for ploughing.

Thread 2
Tammi leads this thread with Claudius. We need seeds and tools to plant! This thread is about gathering seeds and preparing tools for the work ahead. May also deal with irrigation from the nearby river.

Thread 3
Luna leads this thread. We're getting together to sow the fields. We've got large areas of land, and various plants to seed, including tobacco and corn.

If you could please reply with which threads you will be participating in, that would be super! Big Grin We just want to know if this is a good number (if we have enough, too few, or too many). If we don't have enough participants, we cam combine some (or all) of the threads to make it easier. ^_^

Also, you may participate in as many as you want! They'll all be started about a week apart so anyone who really wants to win can participate in every thread.

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Sign-ups so far
Thread 1:
- Io
- Luna
- Hadley
- Shanta
- Frodo

Thread 2:
- Aranck
- Luna
- Hadley
- Dalgina
- Jiya
- Frodo
- Gemma

Thread 3:
- Hadley
- Frodo
- Gemma
#3
Aranck will definitely help gather seeds. He could also be used either OOCly or ICly, whichever you guys want, as consultation about this since he would have a pretty good idea about it from living in the Great Tribe for all his life.
#4
The first one for Io? She'll help with the horses or something?
#5
Added both of you guys to our list! c: Thanks!
#6
We're opening this up to Southern packs! Non-AniWayans are welcome to participate. Please sign up for the thread(s) you'd like to be involved in.
#7
Luna for all the threads!!! XD
#8
Added you for threads 1 and 2 since you already are leading #3!
#9
Hadley-all
Dalgina-seed prep
#10
Added! c: Thanks!
#11
Jazper Thread 1 please.
#12
Added!
#13
Could I also stick Jiya in thread 2? She can just follow her Uncle around and carry something in her mouth XD
#14
Sure!
#15
Thread number 1 is up! Clickie clickie
#16
Shanta can help with the horses in thread 1 (:
#17
Sounds good! Big Grin

I can start thread 2 in a few days. Hopefully that isn't moving this along too fast Wink
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Thread #2 will be up tomorrow! I just need to do some research on the seeds and preparations Wink
#19
Agriculture thread #2 is up!
#20
Sign me up for all of them Smile I could do with a challenge.
Frodo can help at the feast with bringing meat in, too Wink


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