The Ironman Challenge.

[blagovest_tonev]

Just need to clarify something ... I am currently level 29 and have not used any talent points yet ... are we permitted to use them? I was told by some others that we could but thought to check first before doing so. It isn't clear to me in the rules list.

FAQ

Q: Am I allowed to spend skill points ?

A: Yes you may spend skill points.

[Jinty]

thanks venna, i didnt entirely understand the term "skill" as meaning "talent" lol *doh me - so now to spend 20 of the little blighters ...

[yannerlues]

Erm, was I disqualified? If so what for?
Zerkoss troll warrior

[.Venna]

Erm, was I disqualified? If so what for?
Zerkoss troll warrior

Sadly, you ate a Catcus Apple Surprise, which is a buff food.

[yannerlues]

FUCK! I knew i shouldve messaged about that. I immediately took it off... why did it take so long to DQ me, and why didn't I get a message?

I didn't realize the item was a food buff item, thought it was a regular one.

[yannerlues]

Erm, was I disqualified? If so what for?
Zerkoss troll warrior

Sadly, you ate a Catcus Apple Surprise, which is a buff food.

Is the DQ a done deal?

(see my previous post, forgot to quote you on it)

[.Venna]

FUCK! I knew i shouldve messaged about that. I immediately took it off... why did it take so long to DQ me, and why didn't I get a message?

I didn't realize the item was a food buff item, thought it was a regular one.

Yeah it registers on the armoury. I don't check everything everyone eats every time although I do try for most. You must have slipped through the cracks. And I did message you, it was in my outbox for ages. I am really sorry you got dq.

Here is a copy of what I sent

Hi there,

Your ironman character ate a Cactus Apple Surprise, which is a buff food and disqualifies you from the competition.

I am aware this was probably an oversight on your part but I have to adhere to the rules of the competition to be fair to all comers. Please feel free to begin another character.

Dana/Venna.

[yannerlues]

FUCK! I knew i shouldve messaged about that. I immediately took it off... why did it take so long to DQ me, and why didn't I get a message?

I didn't realize the item was a food buff item, thought it was a regular one.

Yeah it registers on the armoury. I don't check everything everyone eats every time although I do try for most. You must have slipped through the cracks. And I did message you, it was in my outbox for ages. I am really sorry you got dq.

Here is a copy of what I sent

Hi there,

Your ironman character ate a Cactus Apple Surprise, which is a buff food and disqualifies you from the competition.

I am aware this was probably an oversight on your part but I have to adhere to the rules of the competition to be fair to all comers. Please feel free to begin another character.

Dana/Venna.

You messaged me where? I have no PMs here...

[yannerlues]

FUCK! I knew i shouldve messaged about that. I immediately took it off... why did it take so long to DQ me, and why didn't I get a message?

I didn't realize the item was a food buff item, thought it was a regular one.

Yeah it registers on the armoury. I don't check everything everyone eats every time although I do try for most. You must have slipped through the cracks. And I did message you, it was in my outbox for ages. I am really sorry you got dq.

Here is a copy of what I sent

Hi there,

Your ironman character ate a Cactus Apple Surprise, which is a buff food and disqualifies you from the competition.

I am aware this was probably an oversight on your part but I have to adhere to the rules of the competition to be fair to all comers. Please feel free to begin another character.

Dana/Venna.

what a shameyou allow me to get over lvl 20 but dq me for something that happened at what, level 5? you have got to be kidding me...

[Errorista]

FUCK! I knew i shouldve messaged about that. I immediately took it off... why did it take so long to DQ me, and why didn't I get a message?

I didn't realize the item was a food buff item, thought it was a regular one.

Yeah it registers on the armoury. I don't check everything everyone eats every time although I do try for most. You must have slipped through the cracks. And I did message you, it was in my outbox for ages. I am really sorry you got dq.

Here is a copy of what I sent

Hi there,

Your ironman character ate a Cactus Apple Surprise, which is a buff food and disqualifies you from the competition.

I am aware this was probably an oversight on your part but I have to adhere to the rules of the competition to be fair to all comers. Please feel free to begin another character.

Dana/Venna.

what a shameyou allow me to get over lvl 20 but dq me for something that happened at what, level 5? you have got to be kidding me...

You can be disqualified at any time even at level 59. You knew you broke the rules at level 5 and continued regardless. Well, thats kinda your fault. Its not that difficult to start again if you missclicked food buff at level 5.

[yannerlues]

Yeah it registers on the armoury. I don't check everything everyone eats every time although I do try for most. You must have slipped through the cracks. And I did message you, it was in my outbox for ages. I am really sorry you got dq.

Here is a copy of what I sent

Hi there,

Your ironman character ate a Cactus Apple Surprise, which is a buff food and disqualifies you from the competition.

I am aware this was probably an oversight on your part but I have to adhere to the rules of the competition to be fair to all comers. Please feel free to begin another character.

Dana/Venna.

what a shameyou allow me to get over lvl 20 but dq me for something that happened at what, level 5? you have got to be kidding me...

You can be disqualified at any time even at level 59. You knew you broke the rules at level 5 and continued regardless. Well, thats kinda your fault. Its not that difficult to start again if you missclicked food buff at level 5.

OF COURSE i can be dqed at any time... my point is the scale of the "offense". i didn't even consider it breaking the rules because i IMMEDIATELY clicked it off AND NO ONE CONTACTED ME AND I MADE IT TO THE LIST I THINK TWICE. THATS MY PROBLEM HERE. THAT IS WHY I DIDN't BOTHER MESSAGING AFTERWARDS, CUZ I THOUGHT It DIDNT MATTER! i really hope you can understand this...

[Castorius]

Fengshui - Undead Rogue
(Died once, rerolled again)
Going for Ironman this time!

Btw, can I send the old bags(white quality 8-10 slots) I used on my previous ironman challenge characters to my new one, or is that against the rules?
Thanks in advance.

[Errorista]

Fengshui - Orc Rogue
Going for Ironman this time!

Btw, can I send the old bags(white quality 8-10 slots) I used on my previous ironman challenge characters to my new one, or is that against the rules?
Thanks in advance.

you cannot send anything to Ironman characters

[timeconsumer]

I need a verification of success for my character Ironglevin please when you get the chance Dana. I have finally hit 60 and survived.

Congrats!

[timeconsumer]

OF COURSE i can be dqed at any time... my point is the scale of the "offense". i didn't even consider it breaking the rules because i IMMEDIATELY clicked it off AND NO ONE CONTACTED ME AND I MADE IT TO THE LIST I THINK TWICE. THATS MY PROBLEM HERE. THAT IS WHY I DIDN't BOTHER MESSAGING AFTERWARDS, CUZ I THOUGHT It DIDNT MATTER! i really hope you can understand this...

I'm not staff, so don't take my opinion as that of a staff member, but I am an ironman and have some perspective on this.

I hate zero-tolerance policies. Life is too complicated to be black and white. However, with this challenge I understand why they have taken the position they have. There are 2 people moderating the 40+ challengers. These people have many other responsibilities on this server as well. They simply do not have time to weigh each offense, find a suitable punishment, and ensure that their leniency does not get abused within the scope and spirit of this challenge. Therefore they unfortunately have to take the zero-tolerance approach.

As far as the delay, I can tell you it is very difficult to check each contestant thoroughly (I do it myself sometimes, though unofficially). If it took a few extra days or whatnot before they found it, it's unfortunate you lost a little time gaining those levels. But this challenge is for those who persevere. Try it again!