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[Grayell]

Alright, where to begin. Not having a lot of time or being in the shiniest mood, I'll get down to brass tacks. There has been discussion in the GM Lounge regarding having harder penalties for characters who neglect facets of play. These include less or no gold, less acclaim, more injuries and complications and even death.

Why? Because of a number of things which I don't wish to go into really, but suffice it to say that players should consider taking the game a little more seriously. You are, by default; an adventurer. The largest concern could be summed up as such: Being reckless and ignoring the most simple facets of your occupation should not net you rewards.

I am not going to mention instances or point fingers, but we like to provide a challenging, fun game. We like people to have freedom and to grow their characters. We do feel, just a little; that people are just pursuing their own agenda and counting on GMs to see them through to completion.

I have decided that rather than the GMs go ahead with plans to just simply make things harder - or rather - having things actually make more sense in terms of what you can and cannot get away with; that I would issue a warning.

You are an adventurer. Here's the two biggest pieces of advice I can give you in this regard, with current game trends considered.

1. Not thinking and being plain reckless is going to get you hurt.

2. Neglecting all forms of self preservation and simply saving your pennies for some elaborate custom item rather than addressing the simplest necessities, will be your downfall.

I will let you take that into consideration and act as you decide is appropriate.

I invite all staff to contribute to this thread. It is not my intention to sound harsh but rather, give all players a courteous heads up rather than see them suddenly failing and ergo, not enjoying their time here.

[Zaedus]

Grayell pretty much sums everything up.

You are adventurers not some gaudy hero who has limitless power. Also when it comes down to it, I have noticed in some threads new and old that players will dodge GM's. To me this is a NO. I am not going on a power trip but essentially whatever a GM says in a thread that happens, it happens deal with it.

An example is if your character were to strike an enemy and the GM says you miss, then you miss. No sense in starting an argument over something so trivial. Your characters are not demigods stomping around having a hay day with everything.

Now we may have veteran players who have unique abilities or what not. These are Admin approved and hashed out. An example I can give is Zae's dark power unleashes from time to time. This is not an everyday use. It is only used in threads of my choosing, and those are rare. Grayell and I spent a fair bit hashing it out for balance issues and he laid the laws on it, so I abide.

To get back on topic, the same goes for everyone else concerning staff. If an Admin or GM says so then don't argue the point. There are cases where Admin and GM's have been in the wrong, I will admit I have done it, we are human after all. In order to be in the positions we are we have to prove our own worth and have a clear understanding of the rules set in place. To dispute any issues settle it via PM, don't flood the C-Box and don't flood a thread where the incident happened, it is just frustrating.


Admin are even subject to GM rulings in story threads, so don't get it twisted that Admin have all the say in threads, it is our checks and balances. If a GM or Admin is a player in a GM supervised thread they are subject to the GM's rulings.

We do have specific rules on threads in regards to GM's I typically post them in my starting post in every adventure thread I start. if you wish for an example look in "A Simple Recipe" in "Within Wistvale".

By no means is this a "bring the hammer down" and "rule with an iron fist" statement, think of it as a reality check and take your character off of the pedestal.

Help us by letting us do our job in a calm collective manner. Since I have been more active as of late I have been trying to help out as much as I can be it with staff duties or just helping out players and getting them in threads to role play. I think I am doing an OK job but that is my opinion .

With that, happy gaming and as always have fun and enjoy yourselves. Also know we are subject to these conditions as well.

[Grayell]

It is important to note that your 'dark power' is role played only and in no way lends you any advantage. It was developed through story and story it remains. It has given you no bonus and in fact, was the background to your learning blood magic, not the other way around.

[Zaedus]

Exactly.

It is all story enhancing elements. To clarify a trained magic user has the natural ability to tap into the weave of magic in whatever element. Zaedus is not a trained mage, so he taps into his inner power as a conduit for the magic.

Does it provide bonuses?

NO

Does it supply a buff?

NO

Does it enhance him in anyway?

NO NO and NO.

Some may say "Well it talks and has a personality". Because that is what he believes, and it is purely a story element, nothing more. Besides, being a little schitzo never hurt anyone

Some may also say "well he changes when he does it". You would be correct he does. Once again story element. When mages cast spells do they not have a certain aura about them? is the element they are casting not flowing around them in some form? Yes yes it is, that is the Zaedus is when he uses his magic, being he was never trained formally in the art of it.

[Shen]

Hm, I consider it a kindness to inform our players. I cannot imagine anyone is offended and as a GM, now that running this game can be tiresome for the admin some days.

I too will endeavor to add a touch more realism when conducting myself. I do wonder though, I only requested my belt and potions with consideration due to my ingenuity, medicine and the mostly mundane purpose of the items. I hope that's not an issue.

[Kiga]

I remember buying cheap gear just to have something better than the lame stuff I started with! It was great too, GMs responded to me having better equipment and paid attention.

I noticed your new 'custom items' replacement thread Gray, that makes way more sense. One question - what if I want to modify something in store? I mean color or something is cool, but anything else?

[Neko]

i don't think i have much more to add other than what has already been said so well before me. Know that I too will be uping the realism in what happens to people in my threads. You live dangerous lives. People get hurt. Its a fact of life.

[Ely]

I am taking Neko's stance. There is nothing more I can add here. Beyond the fact that I can add realism. However, most of the players in my threads have not been silly enough to tromp around in the wilderness without shoes on their feet.

[Grayell]

Only seven people read this thread? That's a little alarming. GMs, you have my encouragement to see these things through in game. I do think we could all use a challenge and those who perform exceptionally well should see some rewards.

[Kiga]

Already on it! Zae is so beat up right now, he's not even trying to save my life!

[Kiko]

Poison is bad.

[Zaedus]

Yeah, Zae has been getting rather beat up lately. I blame Grayell and Kiga...buttheads