Amatsu and Kunlun: A Tale of Two Cities was formally launched to the public last March 12, 2005. This was a day of “firsts”. This was the first time that a stage play was made for an MMORPG event, this was also the first time that a game launch was held live simultaneously at three different locations; Market! Market! at the Fort, Ayala Center in Cebu and Matina Town Square in Davao city. It was also the first time that the players themselves determined the ending of an epic storyline created specifically for the Amatsu and Kunlun patch, Ragnarok’s latest game episode. This was done via the “TALE” text promo wherein winners earned the chance to win a trip to Hong Kong (among other prizes).
Also, the event formally marked the opening of the Ragnarok Philippine Championships 2005. Tournament Director Mon Macutay did the honors with the presence of defending 2004 champions; Team Philippines Unholy of Loki and Team Philippines Rebirth of Chaos. The winners of the RPC 2005 Regional Lottery for Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao and GMA were also drawn live and announced. If you wanna know the complete list of teams that would represent the Regionals, please check the LU! site at www.levelupgames.ph
Highlights of the show included the stage play by Audie Gemora’s Stages Productions which depicted the story of Shosuro Ran, prince of Amatsu and his love interests, Princess Fei of Kunlun and the mysterious assassin known only as Willow. The play was written by Luna Inocian and directed by Slyde Ardiente. It starred Maria Criselda Consunji (as Willow), Dianne Dela Fuente (as Fei) and Roy Rolloda (as Ran). I
And that’s not all, details of the story are actual online. If you want to get in on the action and adventure, do check the complete online novel at the official Amatsu and Kunlun website: http://www.levelupgames.ph/ragnarok/tale/novel.php
The program proper was hosted none other by Fei (Valerie Roxas) and Willow (Claire Chan). An authentic Dragon Dance paraded across the mall while Ragnafanatics were treated to an entire day of RO booths and activities such as a wedding booth (officiated by King Tristan III himself!), the Ice Wall challenge, the “I Miss You” booth and a body painting booth.
Of course, an RO event would not be complete without a cosplay, an on-the-spot drawing contest and a bodypainting contest. Some of the winners for the Cosplay included Jewel Pineda and Robert Wong as the unforgettable Alchemist with the amazingly crafted Hode (see photo)!
Finally, the event was capped with by Moonstar88 with their performance of the official Amatsu and Kunlun song entitled “Pag-ibig ko sa’yo”.
