R-Tech

Congrats, and thank you all! We'll see you in a little under two weeks.

I don't know what you're talking about, I love the pic! It was definitely well worth the wait in my opinion. I do believe that you've just made an already good weekend into one of the best weekends ever, Twizded! I've got a smile so big my face is starting to hurt.

Thank you for taking the time to hold this contest!

This is exactly correct! Any time you're in-game you can view the map to see which zone connects to which others, or check out Badge-Hunter.com.

Tip: The gate from Atlas Park to Skyway City is on the south side of Atlas. The gate to Talos Island from Skyway City is on the east side of Skyway. Feel free to practice your race routes before the big event!

Edit: The reason why options like Ouroboros and the monorails are off limits is because, well, there wouldn't be much of a race otherwise. People could simply run from under the statue to the train station and go immediately to Talos. Or Atlas --> Skyway --> Talos. Then it would all come down to who has the fastest loading time, as opposed to who knows their way around and/or moves the fastest having an edge.

Race to the Beach
Race Course:
The path for the race is...

Atlas Park --> Skyway City --> Talos Island
You can view maps of the zones at Badge-Hunter.com.

Additional Info:
1) Travel powers are allowed.
You can use any travel powers at your disposal, including temporary ones gained from vendors, day jobs, and safeguard/mayhem missions.

2) Outside means of transportation are not allowed.
This includes SG teleporters, mission/Pocket D teleporters, Ouroboros, Vanguard depots, monorails, and use of Recall Friend. This doesn't include outside buffs. If you're seen going to a zone outside of the race course it can be grounds for disqualification.

3) You'll need to join the event league to participate.
Before the race starts players will be invited to a league. Only people on the league will be eligible to compete and win prizes. The deadline for entry is 5 PM Eastern sharp, and the race will be starting a few minutes afterwards. Make sure to be on time if you want to race!


This special summer themed edition of It's Trivial! will bring to you our new format! In the new season, EVERYONE PLAYS!

Additional Info:
1) There will be 20 questions asked in two rounds. Each question is worth 25 million influence.

2) The first person to answer correctly in REQUEST CHAT wins the money for that question.

3) At the end of the two rounds, the payouts will be made in a timely manner.

4) The contestant with the highest winnings will be asked a bonus question.
The player with the highest score will be given a choice: They can answer a single question to double their score (losing nothing if they get it wrong), or go Triple or Nothing! If they answer correctly they will receive triple their original prize, but if they answer wrong they lose it all!


Players of all levels are welcome to join this event. Travel powers will give you an advantage, but no waypoint will be in a position that requires you to be able to Fly, Super Jump, or Teleport.

Additional Info:
1) There will be 5 waypoints.
There will be 5 players serving as waypoints. These people are: Taxibot Belle, Johnny Taxibot, Tiberius Kren, Head Cutter and Die-Hard. They will be spread across Talos Island, and it's your job to find them!

2) Clues for each waypoint will be given in Request Chat as the game progresses.
Hints to each person's location will be given out in a random order. It doesn't matter what order you find them in, so long as you find them all. If you get stumped shout out "Need a clue for _____'s location!" Just make sure to specify which waypoint you need a tip for!

3) Each waypoint will give you 1 piece of salvage and 1 secret code word.
You'll need the piece of salvage and code word from all 5 waypoints to win! The person serving as a waypoint will give you both of these once you find and approach them. Make sure to write down the code so you don't forget!

4) R-Tech is the start and finish line.
R-Tech will be waiting on the beach near Spanky's boardwalk (where everyone will be gathered at the start). Once you've visited each of the 5 waypoints, return to her and send a trade invite. The first 3 people to show her all 5 pieces of salvage and send her a tell with all 5 code words win! Everyone else is welcome to keep any salvage they acquire while on the hunt.


To participate all you need to do is show up in Pocket D and line up with the other contestants while dressed in the night's theme: Best swimsuit. Players of all levels and alignments may participate, as this event will be held in a co-op zone.

Additional Info:
1) No AoE buff powers or powers that affect other players please.
If you have a power that you would like to show off that affects others, such as Force Fields or Thermal Shields, feel free to use them on a contest judge.

I never did get mine back...

P.E.R.C. Presents: Summer Bash!
July 9th & 10th

What:
P.E.R.C. and the Infinity community are coming together to throw a massive summer bash! Heroes will be treated to a day of fun in the sun while there will be no rest for the wicked in the Rogue Isles. This event was too big for a single day, so there will be an entire weekend of games, badge tours, costume contests, strike forces, raids, and trials! And, as an added bonus, Paragon Broadcasting will be providing summer-themed tunes for the bash!

When:
Saturday, July 9th starting at 5 PM Eastern / 4 PM Central / 2 PM Pacific / 10 PM London / (Sunday) 7 AM Sydney
Sunday, July 10th starting at 2 PM Eastern / 1 PM Central / 11 AM Pacific / 7 PM London / (Monday) 4 AM Sydney

Where:
Various zones, both Hero and Villain side, on the Infinity server.

Prizes:
On top of influence and IO prizes, we have special items provided by Paragon Studios! Two of these will be contest prizes, and two of them will be randomly awarded door prizes. Come join us for a chance to win:
2 Rikti Costume Codes
1 Jetpack Code
1 Science Booster Pack Code

Saturday, July 9th
5 PM - Race to the Beach
Atlas Park
Kicking off the festivities is a foot race from Atlas Park plaza to the hill (Last Line of Defense badge marker) in Talos Island! Participants will meet up under the Atlas statue where everyone competing will be assembled into a League. The race will pass through several zones before reaching the end, and the use of teleporters, Pocket D, Vanguard Depots, Ouroboros or monorails is off limits. Travel powers are allowed!
Prizes: 100 million inf. for 1st place, 75 million inf. 2nd place, 50 million inf. for 3rd place.

6 PM - It's Trivial!
Talos Island
A special summer-themed game of "It's Trivial!" hosted by Ska-Core. Questions will be a mix of real world and in-game trivia across a wide spectrum of topics. This particular game will be "open answer" so EVERYONE is a contestant! The first person to answer correctly wins influence!
Prizes: 25 million inf. for each correct answer, plus a bonus for the person with the highest total.

7 PM - Talos Island Tour
Talos Island
Hosted by Infinity's own Paragon Taxi Service super group, this is a guided tour of Talos Island that includes a stop at all of the exploration badge markers and history plaques! Attending the tour will come in handy later, during the Scavenger Hunt.
The tour will provide you with 8 exploration badges, 1 accolade, and 5 reward merits.

8 PM - Scavenger Hunt
Talos Island
Five PERC Reps and assistants serving as way-points will be scattered across Talos Island, and the first 3 players to find them all and return with proof win special prizes! Hints will be provided over the course of the race, and being familiar with Talos Island and its landmarks will give you a competitive edge. At each of the five waypoints you will receive a piece of salvage that proves you arrived; you'll need all five pieces to win! Hints will be given for each location as the race progresses. Even if you don't win, you get to keep the items you acquire at each way-point visited. The first 3 people to show R-Tech all 5 pieces of salvage wins!
Prizes: 300 million inf. for 1st place, 200 million inf. for 2nd place, 100 million inf. for 3rd place. Any salvage gained is yours to keep.

9 PM - IDFS Costume Contest: Swimsuit Edition
Pocket D
Dress your best for a chance to win prizes! The night's theme: Best swimsuit. Players of all levels and alignments may participate, as this event will be held in a co-op zone.
Prizes: 300 million inf. for 1st place, 200 million inf. for 2nd place, 100 million inf. for 3rd place.

10 PM - Trials in Trunks
Rikti War Zone
A duo of Incarnate Trials directed by Villain Tech! First up is a B.A.F. and then a Lambda. Players are encouraged to wear their bathing suits to both!
Spots on the trials will be on a first come, first serve basis though we'll do our best to accommodate everyone who shows up!
Prizes will be randomly awarded over the course of both trials to those who participate. Participating in both doubles your chances of winning something!


Sunday, July 10th
2 PM - Virgil Tarikoss Strike Force
Cap au Diable
Level Range: 15-20+
Badge: Binder of Beasts

4 PM - Silver Mantis Strike Force
Sharkhead Isle
Level Range: 20-25+
Badge: Air Pirate/Pirate Hunter

6 PM - Operative Renault Strike Force
Sharkhead Isle
Level Range: 25-30+
Badge: Leviathan

8 PM - Rikti Mothership Bikini Raid
Rikti War Zone
We'll be adding insult to injury when we raid the Rikti Mothership in nothing but our swimsuits! This event will be open to players of all alignments and levels, though players level 35+ can earn Vanguard Merits (if they have completed the Welcome to Vanguard mission arc) and Incarnates can find shards!

10 PM - Ice Mistral Strike Force
St. Martial
Level Range: 35-40+
Badge: Crystal Keeper

These strike forces will be non-speed versions, geared towards gaining XP and other rewards. Stealthing will be kept to a minimum.
Spots on the strike forces will be on a first come, first serve basis though we'll do our best to accommodate everyone who shows up!
Prizes will be randomly awarded at the end of each SF. The more SFs you join, the more chances you have to win!

We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, feel free to leave a reply here or contact @R-Tech in-game.

Thanks to everyone who showed up tonight, and to the Taxibots, *ahem*, TiB's for working security! The next costume contest is July 9th and part of the upcoming Infinity Summer Bash! Prizes will be going up as part of the event.

Interestingly enough, that's almost exactly the sound Ska made when he called the cable company about it.