Open call for Storyteller applications!
The Storyteller role for Starmourn has grown a lot and now offers much more flexibility for the creative-minded spacers who choose to rise to the occasion.
We are looking for folks who would like to peak behind the curtain and run events, create areas, puppet NPCs and the like. I could use the help now that I’m taking a step back, and I’d really like to see the Starmourn sector continue its expansion.
If you are interested, please message me (Argus) on Discord with:
- Your Character Name & Your IRL Name
- Why you want to be a Storyteller
- What project(s) you want to work on
- A writing sample (Draft a new NPC with a full desc and short backstory)
- Your time zone – for availability considerations
There is no formal time expectation, however we do expect volunteers to be available for a reasonable time to complete projects consistently and to follow through on any projects you pick up. You will also be required to sign an NDA, so keep that in mind.
Feel free to message me with any questions!
Argus, the tiniest feracht
For those days when you want to do a group activity, but don’t know how to ask. Now you can tag yourself via Looking For Group, and you can see a list of anyone who’s already flagged themself for a group activity.
Looking for Group (LFG) Syntax
- LFG ADD <reason> Add yourself as available for a group.
- LFG UPDATE <reason> Change the reason on your group posting.
- LFG REMOVE Removes you from the grouping list.
- LFG ON/OFF Toggle visibility of the LFG Channel.
- LFG WHO Find others looking for a group.
Players also have access to an LFG channel now which will report when someone adds a new group or updates their group’s purpose. These updates will report to the Discord’s ingamealerts channel in case someone offline might be enticed to team up!
Chat on the channel in game with LFGT <MSG> and check what happened while you were away with HISTORY LFG. This channel should be considered IN CHARACTER as much as possible. If you want to ask questions or coordinate OOC, take it to Cesspool or Discord or Crew Chat please.
Please keep in mind that you’ll need to restart your group inquiry if you disconnect or log off as the system will wipe your post from the LFG boards.
Team up to take on Facilities, clear out a hunting zone, quest together, mine in a specific sector, strike up a band, or whatever piques your interest that day!
Note: This feature does NOT create crews or divide up XP/marks/resource gains. It’s purely meant to help people find other folks to play with. Your status on the LFG board with clear if you log out or disconnect.
Dive in today and start your next adventure in the Starmourn Sector: https://play.starmourn.com/
The revamped Referral System is now live!
Got a friend who would actually click with Starmourn, or a returning veteran you have been trying to lure back? We just made it easier to bring them in, and you both get rewarded for sticking with it as they play.
Read HELP REFERRALS for all specifics and exact rules.
Whats new
- Two referral types: New Player and Returning Player.
- Rewards for the player and the referring player when milestones are hit.
- A personal referral link plus in-game tracking for referrals and rewards.
How it works
- Get your personal link with REFER LINK, then share it.
- New Players: they sign up using your link and confirm you as referrer during their first character creation. If they forgot the link, they can still confirm with REFER CONFIRM <PLAYER> within 25 hours of total playtime.
- Returning Players: If they log in using your link, you’re automatically confirmed as referrer. They can also confirm with REFER <PLAYER> during their first login session after 90+ days of inactivity, and have not been referred in the last year.
- No self-referrals to alt accounts. Do not troll newbies to earn bonuses, this can result in a permanent ban on referring. Abuse can revoke rewards and add penalties. Referrer must be in good standing.
- Returning invites are limited to one per registration per real-life year.
Eligibility
- New player referrals require the new player to not already have an account for the game.
- Returning referrals require the player to be fully inactive for 90+ days, have no active characters, and have not been referred in the last year.
Rewards
- Rewards are based on milestones tied to referral type.
- Easier milestones award Unbound Credits, harder milestones award Iron Forged Bonds which may be used in a new exclusive shop on Omni (IN from the main station, or WALK TO URSAN)
- Some of the current rewards include exclusive genecust/shipcust options, limited run event pets, and a totally new weapon set. More to come – so stay tuned and start referring!
Again, please read HELP REFERRALS for all specifics and exact rules.
Ready to dive in? Get back into the stars today: https://play.starmourn.com/
It’s been a hectic year in the Starmourn sector, but we’re so happy to have the chance to celebrate another year with you all in our special corner of the internet.
Good ol’ twenty-twenty-five saw some pretty big releases including:
- The creation of the esteem system to show love to your fellow players
- The introduction of Faction Design Challenges and Research Days
- Anew Vihana Research event line investigating the Ishvana
- A reimagining of the beloved Scare the Storytellers contest
- A massive inter-game Winterflame event
With all this + bonus fixes like ta-deth crystal recalculations, free gender changes, recurring UPCOMING events, filtering loyals, and beyond, our little volunteer team has been working hard to make the player experience in Starmourn smoother and more fun!
We hope you’ve enjoyed your time in the Starmourn Sector this year and are REALLY looking forward to everything in the works for 2026, with a focus on community, events, and worldbuilding!
For a glimpse into the future, join us Saturday January 17th at 23:00 GMT for a roundtable with the Starmourn Admin Team.
Check UPCOMING 115 in game for more details, then add yourself as INTERESTED on the Discord event for reminders. Per usual, we’ll open a rift on Omni Station prior to the event to take us all to OOC-land.
See you there, spacer!
Argus and the Admin Team
In a fit of questionable holiday cheer, ol’ papa Ironbeard gave his favorite helper Barry a little too much leeway for a special Winterflame project, and now he needs YOUR assistance to keep the celebrations alive.
Throughout the month of December, this year’s Winterflame event will let you send anonymous gifts and custom festive messages to players not only here in our own Starmourn sector, but across all of the Iron Realms games.
How to Participate
Earn up to 10 wrapping papers per day by completing Daily Credits, then wrap up something generous, lovely, or just plain silly and help spread Cheer! You’ll also get Iron Coins for your efforts which you can spend in the special event shop in the Winterflame Fair grounds.
Presents are delivered in waves roughly once every hour, so keep an eye out, you never know when something strange (or suspiciously well-wrapped) might land in your hands. Opening your gift will grant you a present you can treasure from the realms, as well as a random boon including a variety of XP boosts, marks, credits, or lessons! Gifts from the “Creature” category will release new mobs from the other games for a new experience to even our most seasoned vets.
As players from each of the games send out gifts, you will collectively fill a global cheer meter as noted in WINTERFLAME STATUS. Every present nudges it higher, so be warned – A perfectly cheery Starmourn sector might draw malicious intent from some powerful, arguably mythical figures…
A Month Of Celebration and PRIZES
Senders will also earn milestone rewards as they help Ironbeard with his deliveries, receiving special prizes when they reach 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 presents sent.
Every present you send also grants you a ticket in the Winterflame lottery. At the end of the event, three lucky winners from each game will receive credit prizes:
1st prize: 1000 credits
2nd prize: 500 credits
3rd prize: 250 credits
Everyone who sends a gift becomes eligible to receive gifts as well, so the more people who take part, the more Winterflame cheer will be flying around the worlds.
Oh! As if that wasn’t enough, you’ll get a Rainbow Present for every 10 hours you spend in game with us this month, up to 8 rainbow gifts. Remember each gift you open will share the rewards with everyone in the room!
Dive In, Spacer!
Make sure you read HELP WINTERFLAME PRESENTS in game for full details on how to get involved, what you can send, and the commands you will need. For more information on Winterflame and Flame Day as cultural celebrations of our Tukkav brethren, check out HELP WINTERFLAME.
Start stocking up on wrapping paper and get ready to surprise your fellow Starmourn adventurers and beyond. It’s officially Winterflame!
A maintenance window has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 14th beginning at 10 PM Central Time.
We are expecting an outage window of up to 8 hours, but every effort will be made to minimize downtime. Please note: your device(s) will not be available during the maintenance period.
Thank you in advance for your patience while we maintain and upgrade!
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