[Hurrikane]

And now back to our Team, Heather "Crazylegs" Johansson and roving reporter Flask Narrative for the latest in WoF news.

Heather: Hello and again welcome to the WoF. It's been a hectic few days since our last broadcast, with several Nations peppering the chat window with their brazen globals as they practised their newly-formed teams. The day of the first Qualifiers is drawing ever closer and the tension is high.

We go now to Flask, our man in the field; later in our broadcast he'll be giving all of you spectators, and some of the less experianced competitors, a run-though of how PvP and PK is to be used for the Tournament, but for now we will ask him what's next in the WoF timetable. Flask, over to you.

Flask: Hah, yeah, you must be cold. Looking good though. K! Hi Heather.

Heather: If you're not too busy Flask, a round-up of what's happening on the ground?

Flask: Not busy, not busy at all. Happy to. Ok.

Heather: In your own time. I'm sure she'll keep.

Flask: Oh come on! What have we had, one date? You're my wife now or something?

Heather: Oh I think we can disregard that possibility. The news?

Flask: News it is. The Nations are now finalising their Main Teams from the applicants on their team threads, ready for submission on Jan 26th. People can still apply for teams up to one day before that. Jan 26th sees the publication of the Stage 1 Moblist, which has been called "The calm before the storm".

Heather: And what have they been calling Stage 2?

Flask: The storm, Heather. Indications are that the Stage 1 moblist will be quite an easy selection to ease teams into the WoF, while Stage 2 will present more in the way of action. The selection in these two rounds has favoured established mobs.

Heather: And can you tell us what goes into choosing the mobs for the WoF?

Flask: Sure Heather. In each Stage, the points on offer for the Main Team are 5,6,7,8,9 and 10. There are 4 mobs and 6 scores, so some are given split scores according to maturity. Mobs are chosen for many reasons; mass availability is not always wanted, as scores must be a challenge to get. The actual PED cost of killing the mob is taken into account, as is the difficulty involved. Some mobs are included for their unique or interesting nature, while some are included simply because Hurrikane doesn't like them, and wants to send masses of people out to kill them.

Heather: That's great. Now, tell us about what the teams must be doing in these last few days.

Flask: Well, tomorrow, Hurrikane posts the updated and final choices for Time-Slots, and will post them in every thread. The Captains will then PM Hurrikane with their Choice of time-slot (on Feb 2nd or 3rd) for their first Qualifying match.

Heather: And how long do they have to do that?

Flask: All confirmed time slots should be pm'd to Hurrikane by Jan 30th. There's the launch party on Feb 1st at Palms Corner, the first hunt the day after that... so the slots must be booked in time.

Heather: So, what about selecting who from the Main Team will hunt? This Stage needs four, doesn't it?

Flask: Yes that's right Heather, four is the Hunt Team size this Stage.

Heather: You're calling it the Hunt Team?

Flask: Yes, the Hunt Team is the section of the Main Team who takes part in any particular match or Stage.

Heather: When do they have to declare who is hunting in each match?

Flask: Well, just before each hunt. There's no need to state the Hunt Team before that. The Judges will have, by that time, a full list of every avatar in each Main Team and will be able to verify each member's eligibility to participate. No last-minute replacements here.

Heather: Right, that's the first part of the report done with. Now it's Flask on a pre-recorded segment called
"How to deal with PvP in the WoF".

<Music> "Shot by both sides"-Magazine

Flask: Welcome to PvP. If you take part in the WoF this year, you might well find yourself within these areas in a desperate hunt for Globals. You might be visiting PvP for the first time, and be a little unsure of what to expect.

Firstly, some areas (PvP 3&4) need an anti-toxic shot to be applied, which will have to be renewed if you are shot. Budget accordingly.

Some areas (PvP 3&4) are Lootable PvP. If you are the sort of person likely to be shot, keep stackable goods to a minimum, as they will be looted from you. A trick one might use is to have a few guys carrying huge stacks of dung to weigh down those that loot them

All PvP areas are open to everyone in the game, as well as those taking part in the WoF. The actions of other avatars, and the dangers raised by those actions are a part of the Tournament, a factor to be considered and prepared for. Other Teams, their Support teams and random individuals can and will do pretty much what they like in PvP, so take this into account before you enter.

When not to Pk: The WoF cannot rule very effectively on individual incidents. All hunters are strongly urged to nevertheless comply with the spirit of the event. With this in mind, if the other team don't shoot back, cool it a little.

An acceptable pk would be killing members of a Main Team on their way to a hunting ground or on the way back from revival. An unacceptable Pk would be shooting the last member of a team who was just about to deal the final blow to the real big mob that just killed all his buddies and perhaps get a global that could make all the difference, but it's too far from revive and they don't even get to loot it; then it happens a few more times (with screenshots).... you get the idea. Fight all you want, but avoid kill-steals and exterminations.

Finally: Watch that crossfire! It's too easy to forget that when there's a few of you on one mob, you're flesh and bone as well... no-one likes friendly fire for long


Heather: Thanks for that Flask, great report.

Flask: Anytime.

Heather: So, back to the Studio, where we're joined by why's this mike not working?

Bob: Because of silly old wire-cutting me.

Heather: Bob? Bob Funstorm? You're out?

Bob: Oh yes.

Heather: Shit.

Bob: I'm out, I'm quite heavily armed, and I've taken over the news room.

Heather: Listen, Bob, we can talk this one out...

Bob: You talk all you want, you talentless tart. Where's Flash Dafthead?

Heather: On a live link-up from PvP.

Bob: Perfect. Hey you little exam-passer! Hope you get a Tango between the ears!

Flask: Bob, calm down.

Bob: Too late for that, buddy boy...

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