Frequently Asked Questions

Can people outside of SMAS participate in Thursday Night Questing?

Yes! Thursday Night Questing events are open to all new players in the Realms.

I've never been to a Realms event or fight practice before. Can I play at Thursday Night Questing?

Maybe. Please contact the TNQ staff (smas-tnq@gmail.com) or one of the event holders at least 24 hours prior to the event you want to play at. TNQ events are designed for players who already have experience with the Realms combat system, but we are wiling to make case-by-case exceptions.

If I learn spells through the Character Progression System, will I have a weapon restriction?

Yes, the weapon and armor restrictions outlined in the current Omnibus will be in effect at all TNQ events. Read it here: Being a Realms Spellcaster

What happens to my Progression Points between events?

Your character build (i.e. anything you've acquired through the Character Progression System) carries over between TNQ events. You must spend your Progression Points as soon as you get them when you check in at an event; any unspent Points are forfeited. You may change your build in between events, as described by the Spells and Armor page under Special Rules.

I want to go to a Thursday Night Questing event, but I can't be there at the listed start time. What should I do?

You can come anyway! Please contact the TNQ staff (smas-tnq@gmail.com) or one of the event holders as soon as possible. When you arrive, please talk to a marshal or event holder prior to joining the party so that you can go through the check-in process.

I can only make it to a few Thursday Night Questing Events, so I'm afraid that my character build will be under-powered because I won't have many Progression Points. Should I still play?

Yes, you should. The Spells and Armor page outlines a Catch-Up mechanic for players who end up with under-developed builds. The specific manner in which this will be achieved will be based on overall player participation throughout the event series. The TNQ staff will let you know if/when you are eligible for Catch-Up. We want to make sure that everyone is able to have fun at our events.

Alternatively, consider helping us out as an NPC!