Account Hacking

I've shut the server down until I can make it secure.

We've been hacked! More correctly, about seven months ago Bioware was hacked and the player accounts / passwords were compromised. Several months ago Bioware shut down their server that authenticates player account names and passwords. That means anybody can log in to any account without a password check, all they need to know is the correct spelling.

You can follow these links for further information:

http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/199/index/7846801

http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/199/index/8398695

I was unaware of this until informed by a player. I did some checking and found out a few things. Our accounts been accessed by "people" other than ourselves. I have a list of accounts that I know have been compromised and I have two CD Keys that are being used to do the hacking.

One of the CD Keys belongs to our old friend, Gart. Somehow Gart managed to get passed my permanent ban list. For those who don't know Gart, he got banned on five (5) CD Keys, most of which were probably stolen.

Gart, if you're reading this, "Your a jerk!" I would use stronger words, but this is a family channel. Someday you're going to end up in prison as Bubba's Backdoor Bitch. My only regret is the video won't be published to YouTube.

The other CD Key points to "Ruby der Killer" and the IP being used is in Germany.

The following is a list of accounts that have been compromised. Please note that my account is in this list. These are only the ones that I know about. No doubt there are other accounts and other CD Keys involved.

Diamonda

Ruby der Killer

Mr. Chemical

1235711

Joker

SmithySmith

Dragonix

zenblade

conantheman

Simon Hawk

Qwertt

Hubert Pape

Bunte Reiter

Psyammy

deathstar001

Bluntmad Joker

the master devil

Cluster4518

Qwildurn

keepersofthe7thhell

So, until I can figure a way to secure your accounts, I've shut my server down.

Neverwinter Nights 3

Time to 'suit up' everyone, grab your sword and shield then get get ready to hack some monsters to pieces, thats right Neverwinter 3 is happening!

Seasons Greetings

Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year to you all :)

I am sorry that I have not been online as much as i would like due mainly to commitments playing on another server.

I caught a glimpse of bad weather (flooding I believe) in Southern California, i hope Qwildurn is not affected by this.

We have had quite a lot of snow all over the UK, even in the South where I live, so it is very festive here :)

All the best .........Blade :)

+6 Kama "Killer"

Long time no post everyone.  I just wanted to post the stats of this latest boss drop for those of you planning builds that use kamas.  If you can find Anatole and defeat him than this +6 Kama is yours!

Happy Hunting,

Simon Hawk

Top Secret "The Blades" Secret Society

Hiya Blade here. I enjoy reading short stories like Daniels recent Starblood Saga. Here I am simply posting a link to the Forums for a PW called Dalakora where i am writing a little something for fun about my "Blades".

http://www.dalakora.com

If you access the forum above as a guest (sorry but we have problems with spammers too), then look at the section called "Tome" for your characters adventures and stories.

My Story is under the same title as listed above. Enjoy :)

All the Best ..........Blade :)

The Server is Down

Late Friday night or early Saturday morning the server failed. It was acting like it needed a restart but failed to restart. It was late and I was tired. The next day I was able to boot it and make a copy of all our player information, but the machine has some problems. Hopefully I can fix it or get another machine online within the next few days.

Also, I am close to being done with an updated module. That might be done next week. It has some new things.

• new upgrade shops in better areas for levels 22 and 24
  • many fixes and adjustments to the the shops
  • I have not changed the rules, just how the NPC's apply the rules
• new bosses
• new quests (only one at this time and it's for noobs)
• new specialty items
  • Buffing Stone
  • Quiver
• updated Monk Base Damage system so that large size players (ogre and such) can get the greater base damage they deserve

Qwildurn Bluemoon,
Server Host of BadLands RPG

Chapter Three: A Dark Pact

The StarBlood Saga

By Daniel Asbury
Edited by Qwildurn Bluemoon

Chapter Three
A Dark Pact

Rebeca knelt by a stream to fill her water skin, the sounds of a waterfall were hypnotic to her tired ears. It had taken a day and a half to sneak through the cave system to get to this mountain valley. A group of Fire Giants and their Ettin slaves had just finished battling some brave adventures. She could not tell how many as they had been butchered and partly cooked by the giants. “Not a good way to go”, she thought.

The skin was almost full when a large shadow blocked out the sun at her back. She rolled to the right as the head of a giant flail smashed the rocks she was previously perched on. Drawing her Greatsword, a Starfire Blade, she turned to look up at least two feet into her attacker’s face. The raging Ogre charged, spittle flying from its hideous face. It swung trying to take her head from her shoulders, but aimed too high as Rebeca dove. Rebeca’s swing sliced a large gash into the Ogres thigh muscle and dropped it to one knee. Swinging its flail at her legs, she jumped deftly landing lightly. She called the magic from her Starfire Blade, bursting into flame she plunged it deep in to the Ogres chest. She twisted the blade while yanking it free and cleaned it on the Ogres kilt. She heard chanting and turned to see a blue skinned Ogre Shaman finish a spell. Four sickly green arrows flowed from its hand blasting her off her feet and into the ice cold water below.

Rebeca awoke chained to a wall in some dark cave. There were torches in sconces along the opposite wall. The smell of must, mold and mildew burned as she breathed. She shivered and coughed. She was stripped down to her under garments with no sign of her gear. She pulled at the chains and realized there was no chance of escape.

Movement to the left caught her attention. Three figures moving towards her. She breathed a sigh of relief realizing they were too small to be Ogres at least. The center figure walked a powerful stride while the other two shambled along.

As they came into the dim light, she could see the center figure was the goal of her quest. The Lich Lord Alcatraz, more evil looking than she had ever imagined, flanked by two undead warriors stood in front of her. The aura of evil rolled off him causing her to shudder and gag on her own vomit.

“What have he here, I wonder?” His voice was like gravel being dropped down a metal tube. “I smell noble flesh, and from the armor and tabard my thralls found on you, I assume you are Lady Rebeca StarBlood."

“I am! I have been searching for you! I am in need your wisdom, Lord.”

“And what makes you think I would help someone like you?”

“My father was killed by an assassin. An amulet with a guild symbol was found. It is in my pack on a gold chain.”

The Lich waved his hand and the thralls moved to retrieve the amulet. “And this has what to do with me?” crocked the Lich.

“I need you magic skills to find him”, Rebeca pleaded.

“And what do I get out of this bargaining?”

“I will swear allegiance to you and serve you as long as you require. I just want my vengeance!” Her voice went cold.

The Lich grinned. “There is one service I would require of you Lady StarBlood. After, it is completed. Then, we will find this assassin.”

Rebeca bowed her head in submission. “I thank you my Lord.”

The Lich pulled a crystal from his tattered robes and placed it to Rebeca’s forehead and chanted rhythmically. Rebeca screamed as her soul was torn from her body. She felt herself drifting into unconsciousness. The last thing she heard was her Lords voice in her mind. “There is much training ahead of you, rest now.”

The blackness swallowed her whole.