Summer Event 2024: Wild West

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Summary

2024 brought us out to the wild wild west!

Characters (NPCs)

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Sallie

Sallie ran the towns general store, helping users find all the items they needed, as well as giving out some pets! Sallie is originally from May of 2024.

Earp	Keeping the town safe from any nerdowells, Earp was the towns sheriff Earp's design is originally from January 2024.

Major

Major ran the towns branch of the Pony Express, their mail system. Major is actually an original pet made just for the event, courtesy of ~Trompy .

Flux	Flux is the friendly blacksmith Just like Major, Flux is also an original pet, though this time created by MissionFlight.

Reckless Rider

A bandit who took over the Saloon and then the Sheriffs office (bandit) is a pet originally from Christmas 2008.

Pistol Annie

The bartender who runs the Root Beer Saloon Annies design is from April 2024.

Honey Bee

A ranch owner located on the outskirts of town Honey Bee is a chicken from November 2017.

Bobbie Jo

A musician, part of the musicians co-op in the outskirts of town Bobbie Jo is dog from August 2023.

Helia

A farmer with a love for plants, also in the outskirts of town Helia is a Fennec Fox from August 2023.

Peanut

A cute little rat that lives with the cacti Peanut is a rat from Christmas 2016.

Clementine

An adventurer out on the Plains Clementine is from May 2024.

Character Dialogue

Sometimes referred to as "flavor text," the NPCs often had their dialogue switched out in order to tell the story. Each day new dialogue would be up, telling observant users about the changes happening in the Wild West.

Day One - July 27th
Sallie	Well, now, there sure are a lot of you! Don't worry though, here at the general store we have all the supplies you could possibly need to giddy up or down. This town has been running on grit and determination for years, and this new rail line is only gonna make it smoother! I can't wait until we have all our supplies coming in on that shiny train! Oops, it looks like we have some vermin trying to get into the flour. Can you do something about that? You're already hard at work collecting that mail, I see! If you have any for me let me know.
Howdy, partners! Welcome to town. Here's where we lock up the ne'er-do-wells and miscreants. Y'all got nothing to worry about as long as you keep on the straight and narrow, though. In fact, the cells are empty and I plan to keep it that way! No one's wanted in this town, and we printed too many posters. Why don’t you take them home as decorations?				Earp
Major	Welcome to town! I'm happy you stopped in here to the hub of the Pony Express. Our ponies deliver mail all around the West and we offer the most impeccable service. You can trust us–well, usually at least. Unfortunately, our latest shipment of mail got caught up in a windstorm, and it's scattered all over town. Could you help us pick it up? There's plenty that belongs to those who live here, so they might even give you something if you drop it off. We have to prove that the train isn't needed for us to do our jobs, or they might run us out of business! Here's a fresh mount for you while you're out delivering mail! Come back tomorrow for another.
Thanks for stopping by! I'm the blacksmith, and I'm so excited you're here for the grand opening of our rail line. It's going to revolutionize travel as well as transport of goods, including mail! Can you imagine how much more a rail car can carry than a pony? It's going to be amazing. We just need to put the finishing touches on the train.				Flux

Day Two - July 28th
Sallie	There's no reason to steal here, there's enough for everyone! And all the buildings are built… who would need more tools? Flux is a staple of the community; no one should be stealing from him, anyway. This just doesn't make sense! Flux did have some more tools coming in by wagon though. Hopefully they'll be here soon! You can never know with such things, which is why the train will be so helpful! One of the best ways to express yourself is with some new duds! Put these on and you’ll be looking like a cowboy in no time.
Tools missing, you say? Well, someone better get on investigating that. Couldn't be me, though, I have a ton of work to do today. What it is isn't for you to know, though. Official business!				Earp
Major	You're on my side, right? Sure, the train is going to throw a wrench in my works, but that doesn't mean I'm going after wrenches… or hammers… or whatever's missing! You see, I don't even know! This might be the Wild West but I'm doing my best to stay on the straight and narrow, run my business, and deliver the mail. Upstanding ponies only, unlike that Earp…
I'm still working hard, but I swear that Major is messing with me. You know he doesn't want the mail to get modernized, but this is low, to steal my tools! I'm sure it's him, because there's no one else who wants to see me fail. I'd call up old Earp, but, well, you've met him. No thief is allowed to tarnish his spotless cells. This town ain’t big enough for the two of us–by which I mean me and these burrowing meddlers! Can you make sure there’s no more holes in the ground out front?				Flux

Day Three - July 29th
Sallie	Can a few of you stay with me to keep watch? I don't want these Reckless Riders getting in here and robbing us! And don't let them know that Flux's shipment came in, or they'll definitely want that too. Tuck your valuables up under your hat! You need Flux’s delivery? Well, it’s hard to trust around here, but you certainly don’t look like an outlaw.
Did the bandits lay their hands on you? If not, there's not much I can do. It's not a crime to come on into town, or I'd have had to lock y'all up when you first arrived! There's no proof they harmed Flux's train, since it wasn't up and running yet, anyway. I did an investigation, and these horses aren't stolen, so they need a home.				Earp
Major	Did you know it's a real crime to open someone else's mail? I don't think Earp does, but if it's not addressed to you, no touching! These Reckless Riders have no respect for the rules, so you're going to need to pick letters up quickly before they get to it! At least Flux has something else to set his sights on now, who's actually taking his things You’re shaping up to be an excellent Pony Express carrier. Might as well put these on!
These outlaws rolled into town and they are stealing pieces I need to complete my train! I'm sure this time, it's not like yesterday when I had no proof. Can you please go check in with Sallie and get me my new shipment of parts? Hopefully there will be enough to complete things. Ah, there are my parts! Thank you so much. Here, I’ve been working on some sculptures you might like.				Flux
Bandit	As you approach the saloon a bandit with a bandana over their face steps out in front of the door and says, “This here watering hole is claimed on behalf of the Reckless Riders. Go on, git!”

Day Four - July 30th
Sallie	Look what just came in! Those bandits must have rustled our supply lines for those bandanas they’re wearing.
Major	On one hand, it taking longer for Flux to finish the train is a good thing for me. On the other hand, these Reckless Riders might shake down our mail carriers too! I think we might need to call in reinforcements. You might have been wondering who some of these letters belong to, and it's the locals outside of town! They might have the resources to tangle with these interlopers if you deliver their mail.
I don't want to push back our ride on the rails, but it's not looking good. I haven't caught them red handed, but I think there's someone sabotaging the work I do in addition to taking the materials. I'm sure they have an engineer among them… If you see them, well, I'll leave that up to you.				Flux
Pistol Annie	Whew! It took some doing and help from some of you Chicken Smoothians, but those Reckless Riders are going to have to abide by my laws if they want to join in on the libations. This may be outlaw country, but everybody needs an ice cold beverage, and I don't discriminate! Now, giddy on up to the bar and I'll get you a drink. You want a free drink? Well, you're in luck! Just turn your water pistol on the bottles here and knock ‘em down. We want everyone shooting straight! If you get a real bullseye, you might be in for a special prize.
Good day to you, and welcome to the ranch! Here we raise domestic animals and protect them from predators. What's that? You've got some predators of your own back in town? Now, that won't do, since we're getting ready to celebrate the rail opening out here. If there's anything I can do, let me know! There's a bunch of people coming from the outskirts for the celebration, so we can run them out of town if we need to. Do you need some riding lessons? Here, lets get the horses tacked up, and come around again tomorrow for some more practice.				Honey Bee
Bobbie Jo	Are you here to jam? Me and my friends are ready for a rootin' tootin' time! I don't really care none about this train, but if they let us play a concert for the celebration, I can't be mad about that. Music solves all ills and brings people together, and that's right! If you want to invite those outlaws, well, they usually know some good songs. There's room enough on the rails for multiple trains, or what good would they be? Looks like there're some fans hanging out watching the musicians. Why don’t you go be friendly? I need to wet my whistle, and so do my buddies. You got any drinks?
Well, aren't you up bright an early! I am too, just like the sun! You have to get started at dawn on the farm, there's just so much to do. Here we grow all kinds of things, from food to flowers, always making sure we rotate the fields so the land stays fertile for a long time! We've had so much success with production that I'm really excited for this new train, because we'll be able to transport goods to those who need them! I'm helping plan the celebration when we finally get the train on the rails. Mail for me? It must be all my cousins writing in to let me know they’ll be here for the harvest. Drop them here and–oh, what was that??				Helia
Peanut	You wander back into the cactus forest for some time to think, and almost don't notice the prickly little rat slumbering amongst the spines. Tread carefully, or you just might get stuck! You stop on a hill and look out over the landscape, taking in the vastness of the Wild West.

Day Five - July 31th
Sallie	Oh, look at your new badge! You earned it helping me keep watch around here. Are you sending out a search party to look for Earp? I'm sure we can rustle up some volunteers if we need to… Can you make sure you close the door on your way out, by the way? The wind is really kicking up around here!
When you step into the Sheriff's Office the same outlaw from the saloon is kicking their feet up on Earp's desk. “There's a new sheriff in town,” they say, and refuse to answer any further questions. It looks like a little more law might be needed around here. Do you want to suit up?				Reckless Rider
Major	You know, Flux doesn't seem so bad, compared to this wind and those Reckless Riders! I'd rather the enemy I can predict, you know? That wind blew a whole ‘nother load of mail around, so your work definitely isn't done.
Now Earp has split town? Seems like something he'd do. I'm not going looking, because if he can't take care of himself then he doesn't deserve the badge! Plus, I'm getting so much work done with this wind, I barely have to pump the bellows to stoke the forge. I guess it sucks for Major, though… you know, I don't want the Pony Express out of business, it's just that there are so many possibilities with the new train! He seems to have got the wrong idea, though. I need more hands in the forge, let’s get to it!				Flux
Pistol Annie	Earp's missing? Well, it's not like he was any use driving out these outlaws anyway. You can go looking for him if you want, but I've got a bar to tend. These root beers don't pour themselves!
A horse went missing from the ranch last night… that might have something to do with your missing Sheriff, or it might have been one of those pesky Reckless Riders. Maybe we do need to gather some folks up and chase them out. I’m ready to sip on a nice cold root beer after a long day in the sun. Do you have one?				Honey Bee
Bobbie Jo	Ain't no sheriff hiding out here but you can check if you want. We're free wheeling, free living, no need for the law, so I don't think he'd like it none. That wind sure does make for a nice rhythm though, so how about we play another song?
Wow, this wind is really whipping out here today! It might pull the crops right out of the ground before they're even grown. Too bad I can't report the wind to the Sheriff, right? Oh, he's missing? Huh. Well, I'll keep an eye out here, but I go to bed early so I'd miss anyone skulking about in the night. My cousins are coming for the harvest, but I can always use some help around the farm during the growing season, if you’re willing!				Helia
Clementine	Woah! Watch out for scorpions. Hey, can you help me carry that… hay? Sorry about the bad joke, I get bored like a woodpecker into a saguaro out here. A band is moving through the plains. Maybe they’ll play us some music?

Map Areas

The Wild West map had many interactive areas, which held new content each day. Users had to check the zones each day to make sure they didn't miss out on any gifts! In addition to free pets and items, the event also featured trade-in stations, which allowed users to exchange their tokens for other prizes.

The Town Center

The General Store

Home of Sallie, the general store provided the entire town with everything they would ever need. Supplies were provided by the train that would stop by.

Sheriff's Office

Earp spends his time here, keeping an eye on the town and sorting through the far to many wanted posters that they never really need...

Post Office

The local branch of the Pony Express, town members could send and receive mail here.

Root Beer Saloon

Home of Pistol Annie, a friendly dog who will provide you with drinks provided you play her game

Blacksmith

Where Flux could flex their skills to create all the tools that the town members may need

The Outskirts

The full outskirts

The Ranch

Home of Honey Bee, where animals are raised and kept safe in the outskirts of town.

Cactus Forest

A large field of cacti spreading out as far as you can see. Be careful where you step though, there might be some surprises blending in.

Musician Co-Op

Where musicians and music enjoyers from all over the West gather to play and listen to great music!

The Farm

Where most of the food for the town is grown, and home to its caretaker, Helia

Plains

(wip)

Tokens and Banner Pets

This event had several different types of tokens. As the event progressed, there were some additional token items added, although they were simply made from other existing tokens at a few trade ins. Their status as tokens mostly served for plot, and these later token were only of use at a select few trade in stations.

Banner Tokens + Pets

This is the standard event token. Every 20 minutes, players could randomly find a banner at the bottom of nearly any page of the site. Usually they'd receive one of these items, which could then be traded on there event page to NPCs in return for pets and items.

Mail 1			Mail 2			Mail 3
Ingot 1			Ingot 2			Ingot 3

Saloon Tokens

Drink 1			Drink 2			Drink 3

Each trade in station would request different combinations and types of tokens.

On occasion instead of the standard items in the Root Beer Saloon, players would receive a pet instead. These pets from this event could only be gained through these random game gifts, not through a token trade in. Receiving a pet instead of a token still reset the cool down timer, and the player would have to wait another hour before playing the shooting game again.