Bounty Hunters? Now is your time!
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We are The Huntmasters, and we represent the Bounty Hunting Elite of our world.
We have been watching those amongst you who have shown a thirst for the hunt.
Some amongst you hunt for the bounty, the sporting glory or the thrill of the chase. Others dedicate their time to capturing criminals and lawbreakers in these chaotic times and then there are also those who seek the answers to the universe that rest just out of their reach...
but the undeniable fact is that the skill and the dedication to the task you have shown is unquestionable.
In the past, many hunters have graced the Hall of Fame of Cybertron's Hunter Elite
Now, We offer you the chance to join the ranks of these elite and allow your unique breed of Cybertronian the opportunity to stalk your prey once more as a Heavy Metal Hunter.
The Decepticon among you known to us as Tammuz set you a challenge to test your hunting skills, which continues for another 4 cycles. We who have been watching that challenge and have added our own condition...
SUCCESSFULLY COLLECT THE FULL 12 MEMBERS OF ANY OPPOSITION TEAM AND PASS OUR TEST.
Complete this challenge as part of Tammuz's hunt, or as part of your war for the planet, and you will be granted a hunting licence that will award you the once-lost access codes to the hunter's database, as it is rebuilt. Through this database you will have access to the logs of the Heavy Metal Hunter's alliance and we will allow you to pass and receive payment for your deeds.
Hunters of Cybertron, when you feel you have passed out test post your application for a licence below, and as long as our condition is met you will be granted that previledge.
New opportunities await you Cybertronians; the Autobot neliz, has already proven himself by collecting Fearless Echoes Predacon team, and his name will be added to the Hunters Hall of Fame.
He is only the first, and will not be the last.
Placing a Bounty
For those of you with energon to burn or an axe to grind, should you wish post a bounty yourselves, here are the rules of the hunt:
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- Bounties can be set on individiual Transformers, an entire commander's team, or any combination of the above.
- To accept a public bounty a hunter must post to say he undertaking it. This does not exclude other hunters from also attempting the bounty. Private bounties must remain private until after completion and then can only be be disclosed at the clients request.
- In the case of Private bounties, only Licensed hunters can be 'brokered' and all bounty applications must be made through PM's to us, The Huntmasters.
- Please edit and submit this form if you wish to place a bounty.
APPLICATION TO PLACE A BOUNTY
Applicant Name :
• Do you wish your name to be disclosed? [ ] Yes [ ] No
• Do you wish this bounty to be disclosed publicly? [ ] Yes [ ] No
(Public disclosure will alert your target that a bounty has been placed upon them)
Name of intended target :
• Do you wish to place this bounty on the entire team? [ ] Yes [ ] No
• If no, please list the names of the individual bots you wish the bounty to be placed on.
(Please also provide links to targeted team/bots)
Do you wish this to be a public or privately listed bounty? [ ] Private [ ] Public
• If privately listed, please provide the name(s) of the bounty hunter whose services you wish to engage.
(Please note that a publicly listed bounty means any bounty hunter may accept the contract)
State the time period you want this bounty to be open for:
(By default a bounty will remain open for two weeks, if not claimed by then it will be automatically closed)
Value of Bounty (in Energon):
It is advised that you read the guidelines regarding costing of bounties
(Please state again whether it's for a team or individual bot(s) or both)
Please submit your bounty request to the hunters thread or to the The Huntmasters and wait for a response. Request of, and/or acceptance of, a bounty application is no guarantee of completion.
Just fill in this form and post it, or send it to us.
Bounty Guidelines, per individual target
Standard bounties as rates by Power level as set by Huntmaster consent.
These are not mandatory, but keep these enforced where possible to ensure all hunters are working to the same standards.
Lvl 0 = €500
Lvl 1 = €1,000
Lvl 2 = €2,000
Lvl 3 = €3,000
Lvl 4 = €4,000
Lvl 5 = €5,000
Anything above level 5 is negotiated on a case-by-case basis between client and hunter.
Who else amongst you has the skill to be the next licensed Heavy Metal Hunter?
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Posted by Psychout on December 30th, 2008 @ 11:43am CST
Posted by Razor\-/blade on December 30th, 2008 @ 12:29pm CST
Kicks is first Skalf second Chunks third Transformer third Fat ko fourth and Frets last
take them out in whatever order as you wish tell me when ur done and don't forget the url links thanks
Sincerely everyones not so favorite Decpticon
Razor\-/Blade
Posted by Psychout on December 30th, 2008 @ 12:47pm CST
Read all of the first post, and the entry 3 posts above yours, then try to ppst the bounty properly. Nice try but you can do better.
Posted by Razor\-/blade on December 30th, 2008 @ 1:07pm CST
Applicant Name :
• Do you wish your name to be disclosed? Yes
• Do you wish this bounty to be disclosed publicly?Yes Name of intended target :
• Do you wish to place this bounty on the entire team?No
• If no, please list the names of the individual bots you wish the bounty to be placed on.
http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar/character.php?character_id=86940
http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar/character.php?character_id=88136
http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar/character.php?character_id=87003
http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar/character.php?character_id=90158
http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar/character.php?character_id=86957
http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar/character.php?character_id=88015
Do you wish this to be a public or privately listed bounty? Public
State the time period you want this bounty to be open for:
2 weeks left to claim
Value of Bounty (in Energon):
It is advised that you read the guidelines regarding costing of bounties the complete value is 9000 all together
(Please state again whether it's for a team or individual bot(s) or both)Again it is only for Kicks, Transformer, Skalf, Fat ko, Frets, and Chunks
Please submit your bounty request to the hunters thread or to the The Huntmasters and wait for a response. Request of, and/or acceptance of, a bounty application is no guarantee of completion.
This is Bounty is for Both Huntmasters and bounty hunters
But if a regular Unsigned Tf completes the bounty I will ask the mods if they will send an extra 1,000 energon
Posted by The Huntmasters on December 30th, 2008 @ 1:22pm CST
Posted by Redimus on December 30th, 2008 @ 1:33pm CST
EDIT:
I realise I dont yet have a lisence, this is more of a just in case I do/out of interest inqury.
Posted by Psychout on December 30th, 2008 @ 1:35pm CST
Future bounties will be from post date onwards though. I think i'd better add that into the template. Cheers Red.
Posted by Razor\-/blade on December 30th, 2008 @ 1:44pm CST
Posted by Psychout on December 30th, 2008 @ 1:48pm CST
Usually we ask for a mision number to be used as a starting point, but as we forgot to ask for it, we'll let them have links from when the logs were wiped this time.
Still a few creases to iron out and all that.
Posted by Razor\-/blade on December 30th, 2008 @ 2:24pm CST
Posted by Burn on December 31st, 2008 @ 1:09am CST
Yay me!
However I, and no doubt the other Mods would really appreciate NOT having to do that, so once again please, only use this thread for Bounty Hunting License Applications and Bounty Placements.
For any other discussions relating to Bounty Hunting, use this thread.
Posted by Stormrider on January 2nd, 2009 @ 8:09am CST
Posted by The Huntmasters on January 2nd, 2009 @ 9:57pm CST
• Do you wish your name to be disclosed? [X] Yes [ ] No
• Do you wish this bounty to be disclosed publicly? [X] Yes [ ] No
(Public disclosure will alert your target that a bounty has been placed upon them)
Name of intended target : Loki, God of Mischief
• Do you wish to place this bounty on the entire team? [X] Yes [ ] No
• If no, please list the names of the individual bots you wish the bounty to be placed on.
(Please also provide links to targeted team/bots)
Do you wish this to be a public or privately listed bounty? [ ] Private [X] Public
• If privately listed, please provide the name(s) of the bounty hunter whose services you wish to engage.
(Please note that a publicly listed bounty means any bounty hunter may accept the contract)
State the time period you want this bounty to be open for: 4 Weeks
(By default a bounty will remain open for two weeks, if not claimed by then it will be automatically closed)
Value of Bounty (in Energon): 25,000
[*]It is advised that you read the guidelines regarding costing of bounties
(Please state again whether it's for a team or individual bot(s) or both)
The first player to collect my entire team will get 25,000 Energon.
First legal mission/arena log numbers
[*]Look on your mission entry screen and copy the top mission link here, all bounty claims will need to from mission/arena logs after that number.
This is to revent people 'saving up' logs for future use.
MISSION #4655
Posted by Chaoslock on January 3rd, 2009 @ 4:16am CST
Posted by Loki God Of Mischief on January 3rd, 2009 @ 1:40pm CST
Posted by Halo on January 3rd, 2009 @ 2:51pm CST
Posted by Name_Violation on January 4th, 2009 @ 1:17am CST
Posted by Burn on January 4th, 2009 @ 1:36am CST
Burn wrote:For any other discussions relating to Bounty Hunting, use this thread.
Honestly, it's not too much to ask.
Posted by Name_Violation on January 4th, 2009 @ 1:43am CST
http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=4624 skunkwerx
http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... ssion_id=9 alpha fang
http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... sion_id=43 torpedo
http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=2125 toro
http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=2619 saber
http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=3201 hooter
http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=3892 babboon
http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=4058 duststorm
http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=5470 silverback
http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=4058 ridgeback
http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... _id=271496 grudge
http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... _id=271387 grizzler
the final 2 are from the scalphunt but pre reset, but in lue of an answer i'll post them any way. and that thread burn yelled about is LOCKED so i don't know how we're suppost to use it
Posted by Burn on January 4th, 2009 @ 1:54am CST
Posted by Name_Violation on January 4th, 2009 @ 1:55am CST
If so I do believe this makes me the first and only(for now) liscened Pred
Posted by Mogwai Prime on January 4th, 2009 @ 2:02am CST
Name_Violation wrote:so do I have my liscence or not?
If so I do believe this makes me the first and only(for now) liscened Pred
First, be a little patient.
To answer your question, you will need wait till one of the tournament organizers posts a reply.
Posted by Razor\-/blade on January 4th, 2009 @ 2:29am CST
Posted by Burn on January 4th, 2009 @ 3:56am CST
Please try to keep this one as un-cluttered as possible unless you have lots of beer to appease The Huntmasters.
Posted by Redimus on January 4th, 2009 @ 11:10am CST
Mogwai Prime wrote:Name_Violation wrote:so do I have my liscence or not?
If so I do believe this makes me the first and only(for now) liscened Pred
First, be a little patient.
To answer your question, you will need wait till one of the tournament organizers posts a reply.
Um... I supose I count as a tournie orginiser, but Im not sure why you ask me. Whilst the claims obviously count towards the scalp hunt tournie thing, Im not sure they should count towards this. But then again, the first person to get a lisence didnt use one single kill from after the log wipe...
Posted by Mogwai Prime on January 4th, 2009 @ 11:37am CST
Mogwai Prime wrote:First, be a little patient.
To answer your question, you will need wait till one of this tournament organizers posts a reply.
[/quote]
Fixed
Posted by Redimus on January 4th, 2009 @ 11:43am CST
Posted by Psychout on January 4th, 2009 @ 11:47am CST
Posted by Chaoslock on January 4th, 2009 @ 12:30pm CST
APPLICATION TO PLACE A BOUNTY
Applicant Name : Chaoslock
Name of intended target : Galvatron, Galvatron Supreme, Autocon Death Squad
• Do you wish to place this bounty on the entire team? [ ] Yes [X] No
Target: Galvatron
State the time period you want this bounty to be open for: 2 weeks (end: jan 18)
Value of Bounty: 50000 Energon
First legal mission/arena log numbers mission#5785
Spec. Requirement: Only mission with surviving hunter counts
Notes: That's right, 50k for only one target, paid once, for the first one who kills him (and claims the bounty)!
Posted by neliz on January 4th, 2009 @ 12:44pm CST
Fearless Echoes wrote: But then again, the first person to get a lisence didnt use one single kill from after the log wipe...[/color]
probably because the Huntmasters kept a good eye on your thread and sealed the deal before the wipe?
Posted by Wheelimus Prime on January 4th, 2009 @ 1:11pm CST
3 more are on the way
Posted by The Huntmasters on January 4th, 2009 @ 2:14pm CST
We have been conferring on this matter, and have come to our decision, which is final.Name_Violation wrote:can we count kills from the scalp hunt that were pre reset?
There will be a two week amnesty for scalphunters.
With the data-wipe and backlash resulting from its corruption, we have decided that a portion of the wiped claims submitted here for the scalphunt will be accepted toward the totals required for a licence.
Therefore, up to half of kills submitted for application can be taken from that list. The rest of the kills will still need to be fresh - after all this is supposed to be a challenge.
This amnesty ends in 2 weeks, after that we will withdraw this offer so we suggest you get back to the hunt.
Name_Violation wrote:do I have my liscence or not?
A skilled hunter uses patience and perseverance to find their prey, traits it would be wise for you to learn, but you are the first to have your licence awarded under the amnesty and the first hunter taken from the ranks of the Predacons.
Use it wisely.
Celsius/Fahrenhiet wrote:you mind if i use this to store my kills
You are free to store your kills here as long as you do not use more then 1 entry. Be certain to keep the conversation here as if we have to hunt for your application, it will not be granted.
Chaoslock, your bounty has been approved.Chaoslock wrote:APPLICATION TO PLACE A BOUNTY
Applicant Name : Chaoslock
Name of intended target : Galvatron, Galvatron Supreme, Autocon Death Squad
• Do you wish to place this bounty on the entire team? [ ] Yes [X] No
Target: Galvatron
State the time period you want this bounty to be open for: 2 weeks (end: jan 18)
Value of Bounty: 50000 Energon
First legal mission/arena log numbers mission#5785
Spec. Requirement: Only mission with surviving hunter counts
Notes: That's right, 50k for only one target, paid once, for the first one who kills him (and claims the bounty)!
Hunters, there are now 3 bounties active. These are upon:
Hellraiser44/The {Ragebot}, 6 targets
Loki, God of Micheif, 12 targets
Galvatron, 1 target
We will be watching.
Posted by Burn on January 4th, 2009 @ 3:20pm CST
Celsius/Fahrenhiet wrote:you mind if i use this to store my kills until i have all twelve of rouelxpress's bots
http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... na_id=4773 =Vicodin
http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... na_id=7621
= percocet
3 more are on the way
You could always use notepad and make a text file, that way people can't see you're hunting them and avoid you.
Posted by Halo on January 4th, 2009 @ 8:47pm CST
Lost-00 x2
Lost-01 x2 x3
Lost-02
Lost-03 x2
Lost-04 x2
Lost-05 x2
Lost-06
Lost-07
Lost-08 x2
Lost-09
Lost-10
Lost-11 x2
It took me 30 hours to collect a whole team. I hope you are happy with the results.
Oh, and if I screwed up listing my kills up there, just let me know, and I'll fix it. URL and I don't get along real well.
Posted by The Huntmasters on January 5th, 2009 @ 3:55am CST
Halo wrote:If it pleases the Huntmasters, I have assembled the heads of a whole team, Commander: lost Team: Lost Boys
Halo, your application has been accepted.
You are the 4th Cybertronian to earn your Licence, and the second of the Decepticon faction.
Here is your entry in the hall of fame.
There are 3 bounties active, 2 of which you are able to collect.
Hellraiser44/The {Ragebot}, 6 targets
Loki, God of Micheif, 12 targets
Galvatron, 1 target
We will be watching.
Posted by Chaoslock on January 5th, 2009 @ 12:14pm CST
Approved, that should stop him for a time from stealing kills.
Huntmasters, where should I send the energon?
Posted by The Huntmasters on January 6th, 2009 @ 2:58pm CST
The kill is clean.
The first of the bounties has fallen to the hunter neliz. The enegron will be removed from the client and deposited into your account in due course.
There are still much tougher bounties outstanding, and another has been recieved from a client who wishes to remain anonymous.
This bounty has been approved.Transmission wrote:Applicant Name : *classified*
• Do you wish your name to be disclosed? [_] Yes [X] No
• Do you wish this bounty to be disclosed publicly? [X] Yes [_] No
Name of intended target :
Seapray, commanded by neliz
Seapray, commanded by Alldarker
Powerglide commanded by neliz
Powerglide commanded by Alldarker
Cosmos commanded by neliz
Cosmos commanded by Alldarker
Do you wish this to be a public or privately listed bounty?
[_] Private [X] Public
State the time period you want this bounty to be open for:
14 cycles (2 weeks)
Value of Bounty (in Energon):
€20,000 per head (€120k total)
The client has stipulated that all 6 must be collected to win the bounty.
First legal mission/arena log numbers
http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=7245
Hunters, your quarry awaits...
We will be watching.
Posted by The {Rage Bot} on January 10th, 2009 @ 10:34pm CST
Posted by Mogwai Prime on January 10th, 2009 @ 10:56pm CST
The {Rage Bot} wrote:ok i am sure i have taken out 12 of someones, but i do not have the records to prove it.. sadly enough.
Then why post this? If you want to get the license you need to keep track of your kills. If you want to discuss it go to the Bounty Hunter Discussion Topic. Please do not clutter this thread unless you are posting for a license or a bounty. I would create a kill tracking post in the discussion thread or with notepad on your computer and when you have enough to gain a license post it in this thread.
Posted by Chaoslock on January 13th, 2009 @ 11:01am CST
Application for a license to kill
Music Mastering Logue - MagnusLabel http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... p?id=50574
1. Kiss - 07:08 http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=1073
2. Hot Night - 06:47 http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=1679
3. Fast Forward - 09:11 http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=1837
4. DJ Milk - 04:53 http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=2530
5. Boom Kahlen - 06:50 http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=3184
6. 17 degree - 08:58 http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=3187
7. Eason - 03:14 http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=3204
8. Leon - 10:33 http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=4182
9. BBM - 10:12 http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=4254
10. Kay - 08:52 http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=5566
11. Chet - 06:35 http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=5665
12. DJ Vogue - 05:30 http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... n_id=12759
Posted by The Huntmasters on January 13th, 2009 @ 12:13pm CST
Chaoslock wrote:Application for a license to kill
Music Mastering Logue - MagnusLabel http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... p?id=50574
1. Kiss - 07:08 http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=1073
2. Hot Night - 06:47 http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=1679
3. Fast Forward - 09:11 http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=1837
4. DJ Milk - 04:53 http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=2530
5. Boom Kahlen - 06:50 http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=3184
6. 17 degree - 08:58 http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=3187
7. Eason - 03:14 http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=3204
8. Leon - 10:33 http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=4182
9. BBM - 10:12 http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=4254
10. Kay - 08:52 http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=5566
11. Chet - 06:35 http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... on_id=5665
12. DJ Vogue - 05:30 http://www.seibertron.com/heavymetalwar ... n_id=12759
Chaoslock,
Your application has been accepted.
You join the elite names of Galvatron Supreme and Halo as the third licenced hunter of the Decepticon faction.
And for those of you still hoping to apply for a licence, our amnesty on the scalphunt results is still open for four more cycles. This offer will not be extended.
However, to celebrate the admission of 5th member to the hall of fame
All time limitiations on existing bounties are hereby suspended.
Hunters, there are still bounties unfilled. Go forth and stalk your prey.
We are watching...
Posted by Shadowblade_DW on January 15th, 2009 @ 1:40pm CST
Posted by Psychout on January 15th, 2009 @ 2:12pm CST
Shadowblade_DW wrote:If this is a public bounty I'd like to claim Neliz - Seaspray time code 0756.
Always good to see noodlz shot down, but the bounty reads:
The client has stipulated that all 6 must be collected to win the bounty.
So you got 5 more to go, keep at em...
Posted by neliz on January 15th, 2009 @ 2:19pm CST
Posted by Raphael Prime on January 16th, 2009 @ 10:18pm CST
Application for license
Team collected: Quadruple Helix [Licensed Hunters]
Commander: Name_Violation
Team members:
1. Kraken Bones - 01:55
2. Lemmywinks - 05:43
3. Granny - 05:53
4. Wrought Gut - 03:37
5. Crab Battle - 02:59
6. OverPower Thirst - 05:08
7. Quincey - 01:44
8. Titanium Spork - 02:31
9. Franklinator - 03:42
10. Colonal Mustard - 07:52
11. Aerial Superiority - 03:41
12. Carbunkle Extreme - 01:44
Posted by Mogwai Prime on January 16th, 2009 @ 10:31pm CST
Raphael Prime wrote:Application for license
Team collected: Quadruple Helix [Licensed Hunters]
Commander: Name_Violation
Team members:
1. Kraken Bones - 01:55
2. Lemmywinks - 05:43
3. Granny - 05:53
4. Wrought Gut - 03:37
5. Crab Battle - 02:59
6. OverPower Thirst - 05:08
7. Quincey - 01:44
8. Titanium Spork - 02:31
9. Franklinator - 03:42
10. Colonal Mustard - 07:52
11. Aerial Superiority - 03:41
12. Carbunkle Extreme - 01:44
It's nice seeing a Maximal be the first to bring down a licensed hunter for his license. Excellent job RP.
Posted by Name_Violation on January 16th, 2009 @ 10:45pm CST
• Do you wish your name to be disclosed? [X] Yes [_] No
• Do you wish this bounty to be disclosed publicly? [X] Yes [_] No
Name of intended target :
RaphaelPrime and his Caniac Nation
Caniac
Fanga Fett
Vaynelock
Raphael Prime
Ryche
Cacciator
Armaranth
The Dark Defender
Enforcero
Bay Harbor Butcher
The Guy
Do you wish this to be a public or privately listed bounty?
[_] Private [X] Public
State the time period you want this bounty to be open for:
14 cycles (2 weeks)
Value of Bounty (in Energon):
20,000k total
The client has stipulated that all 12 must be collected to win the bounty.
First legal mission/arena log numbers
15629
Posted by Burn on January 16th, 2009 @ 10:53pm CST
Posted by Name_Violation on January 16th, 2009 @ 10:58pm CST
but statistically i'm the only one who can collect anyway,since the other hunters aren't gonna spawn the missions. so i'll collect my own bounty and be done with it unless any other preds decide to get their license
the new missions forced me into maxi country so he was able to finally get me. there is probably gonna be alot more of that kinda stuff since were forced to fight maxis or the arena.
cudo's
EDIT*
rather than bog this thread with more posts i'll ad to this one
my point was i wouldn't have been in maxi missions or the arena except i was forced into them to actually gain a chance at reason xp. normally after playin for 8 hours i would have gotten twice this xp. but now things aren't as good for beast factions xp wise.
either way my loss your gain. congrats