Aurora

Hope you can make it ~ we have a good time with this event!

Come on down! You're the next contestant on Let's Make a Deal, Scourge! The game show where players win big, go home a loser, or die on stage in front of the live studio audience. The Rules are Simple... Ten contestants from the studio audience will be randomly chosen have a chance to join Scourge hosts on stage. You will be offered a mystery item and given the choice to keep the item and walk away (*cough* stay alive) or trade it in for a prize locked in a chest or behind a door on the stage. When players choose to make a deal with the host hey don't know if they are trading up for a better item (like a high-value weapon or $10 RustEZ store credit) or if the trade in will be a "NULLER" (slang for a bad trade or an instant death prize). Ten additional players will have the option to win the prize the contestants pass up. Let's Make a Deal, Scourge, will run Thursday, August 22 from 7 to 8 pm Eastern. Hosts will be available 15 minutes prior to show time. Players from other servers are always welcome to join us – as game show participants or audience members. Some prizes, like the RustEZ store credits can be redeemed on any of the servers. Get Ready! Help Scourge hosts out by doing a few things in advance of event start time: Arrive with basic clothes, food and water only. Leave valuables at your base. Scourge admins will teleport everyone to 'Studio 3' at the Scourge Event Arena prior to show time! If you want to gather in Discord (US-Scourge chat), please join voice chat early and have Push-to-Talk (PTT) enabled. Make sure you have signs turned on in your game options. (Game Options > Censorship > Hide Signs *OFF*).

WINNERS: Kill-A-Watt Round 1 #1 Snowberries/TwistedZB #2 Manoh #3 NewPcWhoDis69 Kill-A-Watt Round 2 #1 isawhat #2 Manoh #3 Oct31 Knockin' on Death's Door Round 1 #1 ItsDevonToYou #2 Gwydiana #3 davej1701 Knockin' on Death's Door Round 2 #1 ansibomber #2 weardo98 #3 davej170 FINAL ROUND: 1st weardo98 - $10 EZ credit 2nd TwistedZB- $5 EZ credit 3rd ItsDevonToYou - 3x Supply signals

Knock, Knock, Knockin'... Thursday, August 15 @ 8pm ET Do you have what it takes to make it on US Scourge's first-ever game show? In this gruesome game show, players are confined to their own space with their own respective doors. Each door is attached to a random numbered switch on the board. Players take turns picking a switch to try and "knock out" (eliminate) the other contestants. Choose wisely! You could very well pick your own door switch! How The Event Works: Players join the event with an empty inventory and no access to backpacks. The first 12 players to successfully grab a seat will play for prizes. Once all of the seats have been filled, hosts will start the game. During the game hosts go in order and have players select a number 1-20 (that remains, of course) until everyone has been knocked out except for the final player. Contestants are knocked out when the door behind them opens. There is up to three rounds of play with 10-12 people each (depending on total number of event participants). Players waiting for a chance to claim a participant seat remain in the audience. During this event we will switch between Knockin' on Death's Door and Kill-A-Watt for each round of play. Players who win EZ store credit in one round are not eligible to win credit in another round ~ however in-game prizes will be awarded. Fun fact: Knocking on Death's Door is a server favorite and we run this game show event a couple times each wipe, changing the design, electrical setup and finding new and creative ways to eliminate participants who are knocked out. During the first Knocking event an over-excited contestant made it past the hosts and to the door control switch area. While the event ban for the player was lifted after 12 hours, all Knocking event builds now feature a caged audience area. GLHF

That's great ~ Thanks, Wamp!

Thanks all! Our first Trivia night ended with 1st Place: Wamp ($10 EZ Credit) 2nd Place: Dicko A La Mode ($5 EZ Credit) 3rd Place: Fastik (3x Supply Signals) For those interested, here are the trivia questions used for tonight's game: ========================================== GENERAL RUST GAME AND DEVELOPER TRIVIA (30) ========================================== What was the original concept for Rust? Initially it was created as a clone of the DayZ mod for Arma II What is the name of company that developed Rust? Facepunch Studios What engine does Rust run on? Unity How many types of 5.56 rifle ammo are there? 3 (explosive, HV, incendiary) Who is Helk? Helk is the current lead developer on Rust. Name one place where Diesel Barrels spawn. The Dome, Oil rigs, The junkyard What in-game item can be used as a food, a medical item or as a melee weapon? Candy Cane Club What weapon out of these 4 does the most damage? Python, AK47, Pump Shotgun or MP54A MP54A Name one of the four functions the hammer can be used for. Rotate, Upgrade, repair and pick up certain deployable items When was the original Rust game released and available for purchase on Steam? (month/year) December 11, 2013 What does an unloaded M249, with no attachments and full durability break down to in a recycler? 20 HQM, 3 springs, 3 gears, 1 rifle body What were the original zombies from Legacy Rust replaced with? Zombies were removed from the game and replaced with Red Bears and red Wolves. When were Zombies removed from the original Rust Game? (month/year) February 2014 How many calories in a Rust Birthday Cake? 100 How many Steam achievements are there for Rust? 55 What is the first tool a player has access to as a fresh spawn on most servers? Rock What is the last monument to be added to Rust? The Excavator Pit When is forced wipe? First Thursday each month What event was released in Rust on April 19th, 2019? Egg Hunt Event What is the name of in-game holiday celebrated in December? Rustmas What does "EAC" stand for? EasyAntiCheat Name one other game released by Facepunch that is still considered active. Garry's Mod, Chunks, Chippy, Clatter According to RustLabs, what percent chance do players have of looting an M249 from a (Bradley) APC Crate? 9% What is the major side effect of using Anti-Rad pills? Dehydration What "dead" sandbox multiplayer FPS game by Facepunch featured Crime, Zombies and Drugs? Wiseguys According to RustLabs, what percent chance do players have of looting an M249 from a Helicopter Crate? 6% Name one item that players can obtain from a Halloween Loot Bag. Barrel Costume, Gravestone, Wooden Cross, Scarecrow Wrap, HQMl, Double Barrel Shotgun, 12 Gauge Buckshot, F1 Grenade, Small Candle Set, Large Candle Set Name one of the 5 new Rust achievements released during the Steam Summer Sale Save The Planet, I'm the Captain now, On The Deck, Giddy Up!, Something of a scientist myself What item greatly increases the speed in which a player is able to collect eggs during the Egg Hunt event? The Easter Basket When do new skins get added to the Facepunch Steam Store? Every Thursday ======================== GENERAL RUST EZ TRIVIA (27) ======================== How many different "Event items" are available in the RustEZ store? 4 Name at least three of the admins on US Scourge AlrightyThen, Aurora, Death, jacktapper, mackinnonandrew, Majin, RepeatPete, Syrvius, Smok3y420 What is the top selling item in the RustEZ store? Supply signal What is the second best-selling item in the RustEZ store? Door closer What is the highest amount donated in a single transaction to RustEZ? $300 (Mass Gifts) What is the record for most Pookies purchased in a single transaction? 100 In which of the RustEZ Discord channels should players post to when they need an admin? #help Which RustEZ server has PvP? Casual Who owns the RustEZ servers? Death Name one VIP perk that is available on all servers, excluding Pure. Larger backpacks, instant crafting, no fuel for furnaces. Name a mod that is available on Survival servers that is not found on Scourge. Jpipes How often can you promote yourself in the #general channel on the RustEZ Discord? Once every 24 hours Name one of two RustEZ Discord VIP channels that contain a Scourge Admin's name. Aurora's Auratorium, Death's Shelf Touching Where can players post a server bug report? On the website (or https://www.rustez.com/bugs/) How many RustEZ servers are there in total? 10 What sound does a RustEZ admin make when toggling vanish? Woooosh What is the name of the Player versus admin PvP event held on the Scourge and Pure servers? Murder Maze How many different color usernames are found on RustEZ servers? 4 How do players on any RustEZ server access important information and see a list of commands (if applicable) in-game? Type /help in chat. What is the rule for building on rivers on RustEZ servers? There is none - players may build as they wish on rivers What is the name of the website forum (or Discord Channel) where RustEZ staff members post events and news? Announcements How do RustEZ community members enter giveaways in Discord? React with 🎉 on the post Name one of the three RustEZ staff members in a leadership role. Death, Majin, Murfet Name one of the RustEZ Staff members in a Supervision (Head Admin) role. Aurora, Banecrusher, Ben, ScarletFox, tribrats, Trifeel, Witch Doctor How many staff members does RustEZ have (across all servers and roles) 46 Where do players submit details related to issues/errors with RustEZ Store purchases? Website Help Center (www.rustez.com/help/) How do you bind a key to the VIP recycler? bind <key> chat.say rec ================================ US-SCOURGE AND ADMIN TRIVIA (30) ================================ Other than Rust, what game do nearly all US Scourge admins play? Rainbow 6 Siege Which Scourge admin used to be a dual-licensed funeral director and embalmer? RepeatPete Who is the newest admin on US -Scourge? smok3y420 When did the US Scourge server launch? (month/year is fine) July 27, 2018 Which Scourge admin has over 1000 gallons of water in aquariums jacktapper What is the one exception to building in caves on US Scourge? Players must allow safe passage. Excluding Death, which Scourge admin has logged the most hours in Steam? Aurora (~5600) Who was the first head admin on US Scourge? Majin What is Alrightythens favorite in-game activity? Scaring players Which Scourge admin has a coffee tattoo? Aurora Which Scourge admin has never drank coffee mackinnonandrew Of the 9 US-Scourge Admins, how many are Canadian? 3 Which Scourge admin used to design and build haunted houses? RepeatPete Which Scourge admin hates pumpkin pie? jacktapper What is mackinnonandrew's favorite sport? Hockey In F1 console what are players instructed to type in order to correctly bind their backpack? Bind b Backpack Name the 3 RustEZ Scourge servers. AU, EU and US How many different RustEZ t-shirts are available on Scourge? 8 What is the nickname of the player-built town that appears on Scourge each wipe? Pookie's What was AlrightyThens first ingame name? Cpt.Cheese Which Scourge admin drinks Guinness beer? Aurora Which Scourge admin thinks tomatoes are evil, but will eat anything made with tomatoes? RepeatPete What is the name of the Scourge event where players chug pickles until they die? Pickle Roulette (Rooftop Pickle Roulette) What item will increase your chance of a successful cast by 10% when using the fishing pole on Scourge? Boonie hat What server did Aurora and mackinnonandrew meet on Pure Which Scourge admin has a pet hedgehog? Aurora Which Scourge admin used to be an admin/co-owner of a popular GMOD server? RepeatPete After wipe what is the first item mackinnonandrew spawns in for himself? Miners hat Which Scourge admin never watches live tv jacktapper Which Scourge admin hates the color yellow? Aurora

Event will run Wednesday, August 7th (8pm ET) In this interactive trivia games, participants face off in a blocked in 5x5 grid answering questions from one of 3 categories: General Rust & Developer Trivia, RustEZ Community Trivia or Scourge Admin Trivia. Each incorrect answer will send the player down a personal chute. Three wrong answers will land participants on the bottom floor and out of the game. To participate in this event, players need Rust game audio and voice activity enabled. How The Event Works: Players join the event with an empty inventory and no access to backpacks. The first 25 players to arrive and secure a trivia chute will play for prizes. Players not in the game may choose to remain in the audience for "support" and RNG prizes. Once all of the participant spots have been filled, hosts will start the game. During the game, hosts go in order and each player will have 10 seconds to correctly answer a trivia question. Game rounds continue until we have 3 players remaining to claim 1-3rd place prizes, based on the order they land on the bottom floor. There is one round of play with up to 25 players participating. Players who remain until admins close the event can claim a participation prize. Prizes: 1st place: $10 RustEZ Store Credit 2nd Place: $5 RustEZ Store Credit 3rd Place: 3x Supply Signals to use this wipe

Don't forget to upload the images to the Member Gallery and use "August Photo Contest" as the Title. ~ A https://www.rustez.com/gallery/

The Event of Events.... Get your thinking caps on and build hammers out! We're hosting an Event Building Contest for all players on the US-Scourge server. Objective Design a challenge/event build on the server and enter to win prizes for next wipe. The winner of the event building contest will be invited to help US-Scourge admins recreate the build and scale / modify it (if possible) to include as part of the Scourge Event Arena for next wipe. Build Requirements When players arrive at the location there should be a way for them to participate in an organized challenge or activity. Your event idea and design must use items that you can obtain in-game yourself. Admins will not provide any items to players for this contest. Rules & Info Reply to this forum thread by midnight (ET) Monday, August 26, 2019 and include the following: A screenshot of your event contest build. The map grid location of the event build. A brief description of the event (no more than 1-2 sentences). The event build must be online and accessible from Aug 26 to Sept 04. Upgrade and fill your tool cupboards accordingly. We encourage players to post the details early so we can follow your build progress. Helpful Tips Keep it simple with easy objectives to accommodate players of all skill levels I recommend an event suitable for 1-5 players Some ideas to get you started: parkour, obstacles, casino or other games, shooting, races, or mazes. Scourge Event Week! Between Aug 27 and Sep 04, admins will tour the event builds and offer in-game prizes/rewards to players who join us and try the player-built challenges. An event week schedule will be posted at a later date. PRIZES Winners will be chosen by admin voting and prizes handed out for the September 2019 wipe. Prizes can be collected on any RustEZ server. 1st place: $10 RustEZ store credit + Your event scaled/modified to include in the Scourge Event Arena next wipe. 2nd place: $5 RustEZ store credit 3rd place: 3 supply signals

Second day of wipe and a lucky Scourge player won a brand new (but looks very used) car by playing Rooftop Pickle Roulette. To win you have to be the first to die. Wanna know what 20 players chugging pickles sounds like..... RustEZ_Scourge_Pickle_Roulette_08-02-19.mp4

Helpful Tips You can remove the game interface to capture full-size photos without the clutter. Remove the EZ hud: In game chat type /hud <enter>. Remove game interface: Hit Esc Select Options on the left Select User Interface in the middle Select OFF for the following (as you choose): Show Hud, Show Chat, Show Nametags and Game Tips Hit Esc to return to the game NOTE: You will need to turn on the game interface options and then type /hud in game chat again to restore all previous settings. RustEZ-Remove_Interface.mp4

RustEZ Community Photo Contest Winners Thank you for submitting photos for the contest. Top 3 overall winners: 1st Place: crim_girl ($10 RustEZ Credit) 2nd Place: Granny ($5 RustEZ Credit) 3rd Place: Ramencup (3x Supply Signals) Runner Ups (1x supply signal) I Won! How do I get my prize? In-Game Prizes: Ask an admin on your server for the prize. EZ Store Credits: Log in to the website and reply to the event post on the forum (or visit the Staff page and send a PM to the admin who hosted the event) so we can make sure the EZ store credits are delivered to the correct player. ========================================================== This month we're asking you to capture your best in-game moments and upload the screenshots to the member gallery on the website. At the end of the contest, EZ staff will choose their favorite photos from each category and the EZ community will vote for the top 3 overall photos. Category 1: The Best Rust Sunrise or Sunset ~ Capture the start (or end) of your Rust day. Category 2: All Clear ~ Photos with scientists (dead or alive) taken from the Military Tunnel, Giant Excavator Pit or Oil Rig monuments. Category 3: Only on RustEZ ~ Shots of builds, the people or those amazing in-game moments that only happen on RustEZ. How to Enter: Capture the moment in game using F12. - If F12 is not your default screenshot key use SHIFT + TAB to open the Steam overlay and click the "Set Shortcut" button. Upload your screenshot to the RustEZ Gallery Log in to the RustEZ website Click Gallery and then select Add images to open the file upload browser Drag and drop your screenshot, or click + Add images and choose a screenshot to upload Caption the image and add a description. (See Step #3) Click Save details then select Submit all images Caption your photo contest entry so staff can find it Caption: August Photo Contest Description: The category name as above, your IGN and the server where you captured the photo (i.e. Only on RustEZ, Aurora, US-Scourge) Prizes 1st $10 RustEZ store credit 2nd $5 RustEZ store credit 3rd 5x Supply Signals

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Think you have what it takes to earn the title of Top Nailgunner on RustEZ Scourge? OBJECTIVE: Capture the longest distance zombie kill with the nailgun. Players on all RustEZ Scourge servers (AU, EU and US) will have from Thursday August 01 to Wednesday, September 04 to submit their best zombie kill shots. RULES FOR ZOMBIE HUNTERS: 1. Upload a screenshot that clearly shows the hit in the kill feed. No cropping or editing. 2. Players must secure their own weapon and ammo to participate in the challenge. 3. You can work in pairs/groups but only the player name shown in the kill feed can enter the screenshot. 4. Yes, capturing and posting the kill feed screenshot is required (see #1). Combat logs are not accepted for this challenge. 5. No cheating or being dishonest: You will be disqualified from this and all future monthly server challenges. Note: Enter as many kills as you want to increase your chances at winning the RNG prize, however only your best distance will count for top 3 awards. REWARDS: First Place: 1x Supply signal, 1x Golden Egg, 1x Nailgun to use on wipe day in September. Second and Third places: 1x supply signal to use on wipe day in September. A random August Challenge participant will also win a supply signal, so be sure to post your best shot in this forum thread! HOW TO CLAIM PRIZES: Winners are announced in this forum thread prior to the new wipe. If you win, simply ask an admin in-game for your prize, after the next forced server wipe. GLHF! Even if it's not a winning shot, please feel free upload and share your kill feed attempts, screens of your sniper gear or sniper tower here for discussion! ======================================== Previous Monthly Zombie Challenges: July Wipe Challenge: Best Zombie Bow Hunter https://www.rustez.com/forums/topic/2695-scourge-july-wipe-challenge-best-zombie-bow-hunter/ June Wipe Challenge: Best Bolty Sniper https://www.rustez.com/forums/topic/2654-rustez-scourge-june-wipe-challenge-best-bolty-sniper/ May Wipe Challenge: MGL Zombie Popper https://www.rustez.com/forums/topic/2605-us-scourge-may-wipe-challenge-mgl-zombie-popper/ April Wipe Challenge: Zombie Snipers Wanted https://www.rustez.com/forums/topic/2548-us-scourge-april-wipe-challenge-zombie-snipers-wanted/

Ask a Scourge admin for your prize in-game!!! Etchyboy 425.6 1st: supply signal AND a Golden Egg DemonPotato 384.0 2nd: supply signal Etchyboy 372.9 DemonPotato 365.2 smok3y420 362.4 3rd: supply signal Etchyboy 362.2 smok3y420 360.8 ansibomber 351.8 Etchyboy 340.5 DemonPotato 338.4 NEKO#ΦωΦ™ 337.6 ansibomber 306.8 (RNG winner: supply signal ) Warlord Ubba 303.3 smok3y420 237.4 ansibomber 216.7 Shippwreck 194.9 Death 9001.0 (hack confirmed - disqualified)