Important for Everyone

The time has come for me to permanently step away from the Colosseum and let the 3 GMs who have been running this game for quite some time take fully over.  Ever since I started the Colosseum on Aug. 13, 2010, I wanted an arena game for 3.5 rules that included everyone, where people were treated with respect, had fun and a game that didn't disappear in a few months :). Pretty sure we succeeded on all of those goals.  So, after 4 and a half years and over 56,000 posts later (with many thousands of PM posts more that aren't counted in that tally) I feel extremely comfortable passing sole ownership of the game over to GM Titus.  He's the most elder GM of the three in terms of being a GM at the Colosseum (over a year and a half at least).  All 3 GMs are highly competent and have been here for a long time - the game makes me choose one so I went with time spent.

It's been so much fun to run and be a part of the Colosseum and I thank you all and everyone who's been a part of it - be they player, GM or both.

I'll be around for one more week to tidy up.

I'll leave you with the opening lines of the very first battle in the Colosseum - way back on Aug. 14, 2010 -

Orath vs. a Ghoul

As Orath is lifted into the arena section of the Colosseum, he feels the earth shaking from the roar of 50,000 spectators who have come to see some bloodshed. As the trap door is moved and Orath's elevator lifts him to the arena proper, the sound is almost deafening. A hideous boney looking creature rises from the floor diagonally across the way and half of the crowd gasps in horror. The creature, known as a ghoul, is chewing on the bloody remains of an armbone as it takes its position. Suddenly most of the arena floor falls away, leaving just a small section for the combatants to duel. A 10' by 10' section of water in the middle is the only thing stopping either foe from just charging straight across the sandy floor. At the sound of trumpets, the battle begins...

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The Colosseum is an arena game using the 3.5 DnD rules. Characters start at 5th level and move up the ladder as they defeat other characters. In addition to the main ranking culminating in the "Champion of the Colosseum" title, there are separate rankings for each category (monster battles, team battles against a similar team of gladiators and team monster battles) as well as Tiered Champions.

There are: duels, team battles, free for alls, boss fights, monster battles, team monster battles, ranking ladders, a guild system (mostly for role-playing reasons), ect. Over 56,100+ posts  - (150+ posts in the last week) very active game.  There are currently 3 GMs. We run a very smooth game that's fast moving.  The game has been consistently played now for over 4 and a half years - averaging roughly 36 posts a day for 4 years, so you know this is here to stay :).

This game is heavy in combat, but there are outlets for roleplaying as well with the Garrulus Pub and Winery thread where you have the option of meeting other gladiators in character. If you have any questions, please PM GMs Titus, Rufius, and Cassia.

Will you win glory and honor by walking through the Gate of Life or be dragged out through the Gate of Death?

Feel free to join, level up and challenge for the championships!!

Current Champion of Epic Tier: Level 21 mostly melee
Current Champion of Tier 14-20: Level 18 mostly arcane magic user
Current Champion of Tier 9-15: Level 15 mostly arcane magic user
Current Champion of Tier 6-10: Level 8 mostly arcane magic user
Current Champion of Tier 5-7: Level 7 mostly melee

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