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Homework in New Celest
https://pastebin.com/tXEdX5Fu
Mlaan comes back from playing in the reef to do her homework, makes the best of a bad situation, and resolves to join a guild.
Mlaan comes back from playing in the reef to do her homework, makes the best of a bad situation, and resolves to join a guild.
Mlaan
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Re: What do you see as more important right now: Economy Fix or Defense Overhaul?
We appreciate this input but just wanted to say a few things. Devoting entirely to a defense overhaul just isn't something we're willing to do at this point. There are numerous factors that go into the decision on what we choose to do.
As was mentioned - focusing entirely on the defense overhaul would be rather time-consuming for the only real change being that defenses are now giving gmcp messages. It does make coding easier, sure, and it would enable things like SSC to work easier with defenses (which, if there are any major defenses that really need to be put into SSC, let me know, I thought all the big ones were already in there).
This is already something we're slowly moving through (as things come up, not with a concerted priority), and it's something that we will continue to work on.
A defense overhaul would be strictly a coding thing. It would be limited to only the admin that is able to code and primarily myself. The economy overhaul will involve a much wider array of admin (and likely players) both in how we dive deep into how things currently work, and how we plan/design things to work moving forward.
Again, we do understand that quite a few people would really like and enjoy getting the defense overhaul all into one cohesive system. It's something we'll continue to work on. It's just not something that we're going to devote to full-time at this point.
As was mentioned - focusing entirely on the defense overhaul would be rather time-consuming for the only real change being that defenses are now giving gmcp messages. It does make coding easier, sure, and it would enable things like SSC to work easier with defenses (which, if there are any major defenses that really need to be put into SSC, let me know, I thought all the big ones were already in there).
This is already something we're slowly moving through (as things come up, not with a concerted priority), and it's something that we will continue to work on.
A defense overhaul would be strictly a coding thing. It would be limited to only the admin that is able to code and primarily myself. The economy overhaul will involve a much wider array of admin (and likely players) both in how we dive deep into how things currently work, and how we plan/design things to work moving forward.
Again, we do understand that quite a few people would really like and enjoy getting the defense overhaul all into one cohesive system. It's something we'll continue to work on. It's just not something that we're going to devote to full-time at this point.
Orael
3
Re: Lusternian AMA
1) Can't say i have one to be honest, none have gone missing in Sapphira's lifetime. From an ooc perspective from past characters, and while technically not deceased, Zvoltz disappearing is one i'm sad about for sure.Lantra said:Tere isn't the only Quizmaster!
- Who is your favorite deceased Elder God and why?
- If someone wanted to get to know your character, what tips would you give on how to go about it?
- What has been your most unexpected or unlikely IC friendship and why?
- What's your e-family like, if you have one? How did you join? If you don't have a family, do you plan to join or create one?
- Have you changed orgs on a character? If so, what led you to choose the org you wound up in?
2) So early on as Sapphira, she seemed to really have a knack for earning the hate of people, and it honestly was not intentional. Like, hearing reports of scathing -loathing- for her, in game and out, not to mention what sort of a -player- that made me from places and people you wouldn't expect really stung because I genuinely tried to not make enemies, but a tendency to speak her mind or rp a certain way while people are spying with the crown of d'Varsha and spread it along to others really made things hard for myself. So to this day I assume most people hate Sapphira, IC and OOC and I really don't put myself out there to meet others very much. But really, she's pretty playful and friendly (though with a Magnagoran tendency to pearls at times and be a bit snarky) and while 'cute' is not something she is or enjoys, she's pretty receptive to any new encounters or associations. Just talk to her, really. Maybe laugh at a joke. You would be surprised how much something so simple would endear you to her. Sorry that was a long ramble of some pent up feelings. Please poke at her and see what may happen?
3) No idea. Feels very on the outer of everything and i the player am hard pressed for excuses to pursue people outside of Magnagora.
4) So while Sapphira's adoption came through RP, I will openly admit a lot of plotting and planning went into it. Despite amusing ourselves with the long wander to actually courting, Uzriel and I were looking for a few things - firstly both having noble blood and actually being able to marry (ie, everyone is bloody related, yeesh), and a family we could help build and grow, rather than one already large and thriving. d'Vanecu fit well, even if not exactly what we would have expected for either character. They have a rich history and some remarkable past members so it's been fun trying to honour the traditions while also moving forward. With everyone else retired or long gone, now it's completely a new generation. Some random stories are now almost canon, like the box used to bury wayward children in, and Vella and Zau have been great in helping re-establish the family and the rp. Mostly finding new ways to honour and serve the Demon Lords despite not being Nihilists, much like Uzriel said.
5) Twice ever, and both times the character went back to their original home in the end. The reasons for leaving in the first place were many but it still boiled down to feeling the environment at the time was toxic and detrimental to my enjoyment of the game, without wanting to give up the character entirely. Otherwise i've just alted to experience new orgs.
Sapphira
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Bar Gossip
Just before the world died, there was this cute little exchange with @Lorina and a merian bar maiden:
https://ada-young.com/pastebin/eswxM3QK
Celest gods are fun
https://ada-young.com/pastebin/eswxM3QK
Celest gods are fun
Kethaera
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Re: Lusternian Divine AMA
I'll add in a question here. Is there something that you particularly enjoy watching the playerbase do (eg, trying to figure out quests, popping in to watch pk, randomly thinking/emoting to themselves with nobody around, etc)?
Uzriel
3
Re: Class recommendations?
Well thank you for the information that actually helps a ton.
Decisions, decisions.
Decisions, decisions.
Vecanamu
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Re: Lusternian AMA
1. Lyreth cause pimpfish and painting the Master Ravenwood pink. Also, He could manage to brighten your day no matter what. Close second would be Auseklis (I mean he’s not dead dead but still dead)Lantra said:Tere isn't the only Quizmaster!
- Who is your favorite deceased Elder God and why?
- If someone wanted to get to know your character, what tips would you give on how to go about it?
- What has been your most unexpected or unlikely IC friendship and why?
- What's your e-family like, if you have one? How did you join? If you don't have a family, do you plan to join or create one?
- Have you changed orgs on a character? If so, what led you to choose the org you wound up in?
2. Dont
3. Jasper and Elryn in early Seren days. They were always so serious and bookish and I was cloyingly sweet and cheerful.
4. D’Cente be D’Centeing. ‘‘Twas the Unholy Trinity of me, Narsrim and Munsia in Seren with them pk-Ing things and me just romping aboot.
5. Usually I just alt if I want to join another org though my Mag ones barely ever come out of hiding cause I just don’t like it there.
Nyla
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Re: Absence Thread
Not that I really do anything visibly, but I’m going to be taking a stress break for awhile. While everybody is alright, everything is on fire. Both metaphorically and, as of tonight, quite literally.
Ianir
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Re: Lusternian AMA
1. Everyone knows my answer. Eventru! That period Lorina served in that order really shaped her character from her morals, goals, and even appearance. Her entire aesthetic evolved from that development. Under Eventru's fanfare, he was dedicated, creative, and knowledgeable... All aspects I try to instill in my character. Still super sad I can't go to his godrealm anymore!Lantra said:Tere isn't the only Quizmaster!
- Who is your favorite deceased Elder God and why?
- If someone wanted to get to know your character, what tips would you give on how to go about it?
- What has been your most unexpected or unlikely IC friendship and why?
- What's your e-family like, if you have one? How did you join? If you don't have a family, do you plan to join or create one?
- Have you changed orgs on a character? If so, what led you to choose the org you wound up in?
2. Lorina is an open book. TOO much, at times. I am very aware I talk a lot, and can get kind of domineering in social situations. Lorina is genuinely kind, and wishes the best (for most) people, so she will engage with you, or politely refuse which is rare.
4. My e-family is super small. Mainly just Orventa and I with a dash of Shaddus. My children and grandchildren no longer play either anymore, which is a total bummer.
5. I used to play a character called Miralona, which was an anagram for "I Am Lorina" but I forgot the I. She was a hardcore Mag all about sowing chaos and mayhem. After awhile, her husband went to Hallifax, and she followed. Order did not suit her, and I regretted switching and tried to go back to Mag, but it wasn't the same. Sadly had to retire her, since she could not seem to get her RP footing again.
Lorina
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