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Bonfire Isle - Phase 9300
The Bash will once again be hosted exclusively on the private server Epsilon. The server is an all-GM, roleplay-focused, paywall-free alternative to retail servers. We've spent years creating the perfect summer getaway for you and your characters, so don't be shy! To be safely prepared, set up your client at least a week before the event.
Summer isn't just a season for us; it's a lifestyle! Come get the scoop on our event's origins, our social media, our stellar staff, and why in the world there's so much dang art.
Nine years have gone by and the Bash just keeps getting better and better. See what's new, what's changed, and what's gone in this section that has all the details for 2024.
The party
Long ago in the distant summer of 2016, the Stranglethorn Vale Bonfire Bash (STVBB) was born of a simple desire: what if we gave our characters — the heroes of Warcraft — a beach filler episode?What came to pass were eight consecutive years of overwhelming support and enthusiasm from the roleplay community (and beyond) — each celebration bigger than the last! From sunrise to sundown, the Bash has become a much-loved tradition. We're so lucky to be returning for our ninth year, and hope you enjoy what we have in store!
The art
The Bash is run by creatives for creatives. Every year gives us the pleasure to see more designs, more writing, more illustrations, more music, more recipes, and more collaborations! Our attendees humble us with their excitement and ever-expanding skill.For four years we've hosted the STVBB Art Bash. This is a team-based competition for our community inspired by our progenitor, artfight.net. Hundreds of artists have made this a more successful endeavor than we would have ever imagined, and we're proud to announce that 2024 will feature its return!
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New theme - Fables and Fairy Tales
Show your allegiance with 2024's theme: Fables and Fairy Tales! Join up on Team Hero or Team Villain and flaunt your team spirit at this year's special events!
Obasi has created the Swimsuit Mall in phase 10439, which will also contain a temporary annex for the upcoming Fairytale and Satyr patches.
Art Bash Returns!
Grab your pens and pennants: the Art Bash is making its triumphant return for 2024!It's no tall tale; after a two-year break from this artistic brouhaha, participants of Team Hero and Team Villain will face off in our Fables and Fairy Tales-themed Art Bash.
New Looks - Custom Patch Update
Obasi is updating the Summerwear patch with a whole new library of looks! Not only that, but the new standalone Fairytale and Satyr patches — filled with custom fantasy cosmetics — will be used at the event. These patches will give you limitless new outfit combinations for your beach look. Instructions for installation will be included in the files on release. These patches are optional and will not affect your gameplay on the island. Without them, however, your screenshots with other people may look very strange! It will also affect some of our prizes.
The Swimsuit Mall in phase 10439 hosts the patch content. You can also preview everything on our Google spreadsheet.
Day 1 - Friday, August 23rd
5:00 PM EST - Phase Opens
Castle Splashers
Become king of the castle in our team-based watergun battle! Players will explore the sand-tastical "Neptulon's Crown" arena while jumping, balancing, and dousing down the competition!
Prize: Cosmetic Crowns
6:30 PM EST
Island Exploration
Attractions all across the island will be open to explore, including our old jumping course and brand-new structures. Lounge on the beach, hunt new secrets, or sample the different menus of our island eateries!
Sandcastle Building
Want to familiarize yourself with Epsilon's building and blueprint features? Craft a sandcastle of your very own under the guidance of Obasi and have it displayed on the island for all to see! Our judging will be open to the public for 24 hours.
Prize: Unique trophy blueprint
7:30 PM EST
Day 2 - Saturday, August 24th
5:00 PM EST - Phase Opens
Transmog Competition
Show off your summer style in this year's transmog competition! The possibilities are endless with Epsilon's unique Mogit modules and our new custom swimsuits. All 4 patches are required to compete in this contest.
The theme of the competition is Fables and Fairy Tales.
Prize: Player input for new swimsuits in 2025's patch
6:00 PM EST
Melonbane
A Bash classic returns! Join us for this roll-based event where the goal is to crush a watermelon. The catch? Your character can only use their thighs! Have you got the gams to take a gamble?
Prize: Melonbane title for a year
8:00 PM EST
Sandcastle Winners Announced
The winning sandcastle will be announced at the Builder's Beach on the southwest side of the island.
9:00 PM EST
Castle Splashers (Round 2)
Those who can't make it to our first round on day one have a second chance to play!
Prize: Cosmetic Crowns
9:30 PM EST
Day 3 - Sunday, August 25th
5:00 PM EST - Phase Opens
Aquatic Joust
Rally for your team champions at this fast-paced Hero-vs-Villain tournament. Running concurrently is an audience game to rack up team spirit and out-cheer the other side!Prize: Team Score Points
6:00 PM EST
Foam Sword Battle Royale
It's bonk or be bonked at this free-for-all elimination minigame. Jump right in from the stands after our joust to go foam-to-foam with your fellow beachgoers and be the last one standing.
Prize: Team Score Points
7:15 PM EST
Winner Announcements
Join us on the north beach for the winning draw of our charity art auction as well as the final winning team for this year's Art Bash.
8:30 PM EST
Fireworks Finale
Neptulon's Crown will be the stage for this year's fireworks show. Wear your best for this "ballroom" soirée!
This will mark the end of our party, but the phase will remain open for one week for open exploration.
9:30 PM EST
Epsilon FAQ
Can I get banned on retail for using a private server?
The plain answer is no. There are no recorded instances of players' retail accounts being banned because of using a private server. The only users facing consequences (like a C&D) are the server owners. Do not mention it by name while on retail, to prevent undue attention for the server itself.
How do I get started?
Follow the guide we've put together. Epsilon also recently implemented a "starting zone" for new accounts!
Can I play as any race?
Yes, you can — with some limits!
Using the “.lookup displayid creature $name” command, you can search and morph into the model of any in-game creature or normally-unplayable race. While at our party, we ask that you contain your character to the universe of Warcraft.
What/where is the swimsuit patch?
You can find information about our upcoming patch release here.