Lusternian Soup for the Soul

Ellowyn

Hey there everybody!

As we all know, it's Ascension time again and emotions are running as hot as they always do around this time of year. There's definitely drama out the wazoo. Don't get me wrong though, it's for good reason! This is a tense, exciting time, and we all have our competitive spirits blazing. Couple this with all of the beginnings of the free to play thingy being implemented and the changes we've all been experiencing... well, it can be pretty frustrating sometimes.

But that's not what this thread is going to be about. We've got plenty of threads dedicated to the rough spots, actually. This thread is dedicated to all of the awesome parts/people of Lusternia. The changes we've seen for the better, the admin who are putting in fantastic work, and other players who make us just plain happy to be a part of the community.

I know it's easy to get caught up in the politics of the game and the brutal competition of it all, but it's also important to remember we're all a part of the same group. We might not get along at every turn, but we're all adding to the same world and hoping it keeps turning. I feel pretty confident in saying that we're all so visceral because we care so much, our passion is intense, and it all comes from the same place:

We love Lusternia.

So! Let's remind each other of all the things we really and truly enjoy about this world. Like a bit of fresh air, you know? I'll go ahead and start.

I love Lavinya. She's the best mum and Magnagoran I could have ever had the fortune to be stuck with.

I love that the Gods/Admin keep interacting with us and communicating, here and in the discord, even when we're not exactly being kind with our criticisms. It's so much better than the Mystery Box we used to have, I hope people know that!

I love that everyone here is working so hard to make the game better in their own ways. I might not agree with some people, but all of this effort is really something.

I love the patience and understanding I see while the whole game makes this scary and important transition. It's hard sometimes and maybe some people are less patient than others, but they're still sticking it out and trying to improve it all anyway. 

I guess the big takeaway is that nobody can really handle nothing but negative news all the time, and it really feels like as a group we've been pretty focused on the negative. It kind of drains the spirit, right? We can still work on the problems while remembering what sparks joy (I like Marie Kondo ok) and holding that close to our hearts.

So what things and people do you love in Lusternia, or even a time where someone has done something that inspired you and made you feel good?

Ellowyn

I nearly forgot about this memory!

Bacon suddenly showers down from above as it fills the air with its delightful scent.

Crumkane, Lord of Epicurean Delights says, "Anything is possible."

Crumkane inspires me.  Every day.

Shaddus

I love how the admin work hard to give us things despite our constant complaining, just because they love the game and want it to be better despite so many people putting them down.

I love a lot of people, and it never ceases to amaze me how different people can be when I'm on their side as opposed to fighting against them.

I love that while I don't always agree with Estarra, she still goes out of her way to try and keep our little pocket dimension going. It can't be easy, and I don't envy the stress.

I love the new credit system and how it will let people advance by just doing normal things they might already do.

I especially love the admin I've had a chance to interact with lately in various ways: Dro, Thax (ever so reclusive), Morgypie, Ein, Nocht, Orael. You're all amazing and wonderous people, and I'm glad you're still here. Keep up the good work and don't be afraid to just come hang out with us. You know you miss chilling with mortals.

Coraline

Elarin is a genuinely nice and helpful person, and was a major reason I continued to login as long as I did.

Arix is a really good writer and has helped me a lot in editing my initial designs to make them look better, and helped me get into designing.

The designing process itself was something that I really enjoyed doing, and even though I've only designed a handful of things, it was a really fun and rewarding experience.

The admin are also some of the nicest and most helpful admins I've seen of any game, and it's obvious how much they care.

Chirbo 2.0

Lusternia came in a very confusing time of my life and I can honestly say the friends I've made here are the most important people I've had in my life. I recall on many occasions how far the community will go out of their way to make sure you're okay. Though there is much friction between myself and many people here I can always count on this community to be there when a friend is needed. Making alts in every org I've made friends with people that I'd otherwise find monstrous due to playing against them for so long.

I adore each of the orgs and their unique lore. Thank you to all the past admin and the admin to come for contributing their time to making this game even better than it already is.

Lavinya

Well I discovered my best friend in Lusternia - @Ellowyn love you too bb. 

I love all the friends I've made that I now count among my 'real' friends. 

I love the continual momentum to move forward and be better. Sure there's mistakes along the way but the admin don't just quit so I'm glad about that.

Lusty divine are awesome and I think you guys rock and do way more than you ever get full credit for.

Arix

Lusternia has pretty much been there for me through some really annoying situations and kept me interested for almost 15 years

Parhelion

Bump!

Lusternia has been absolutely amazing over these last few months. Sometimes it's quiet and sometimes it's active, but Lusternia keeps on going like the Little Engine That Could.

Alexandria

Generally speaking, everything Hallifax has made me happy since I've started as Alexandria. Certain people in particular (most of whom know it) including @Czixi, because GodRP is something I crave. To quote something I said to one of those particular friends earlier, it's been years since I've looked forward to logging in this much.

Gurashi

I haven't touched an IRE MUD in over ten years due to some terrible experiences elsewhere, so when my lovely IRL partner wanted to start playing Lusternia back in March I was like "*sweats nervously* have fun". She only had good stories to tell, however, and so a few days later I decided to join... and I'm really happy I did! The mood of Lusternia is a lot different than the one I played in the past. People, even from opposing sides, are so nice and helpful and patient. The roleplay is good (feed me more yummy interactions)! I still feel like I have a lot to learn but am grateful to those who are patient enough to help me learn.

I'd like to give special shoutouts to @Xenthos, who has been really awesome to hang out with on a daily basis and is a very sweet person; @Rancoura, because the way you storytell is an inspiration to us all; @Snald who is frequently helping me figure out WTF I'm doing wrong and being hilarious; and of course, @Ishra - thank you for introducing me to Lusternia. I'm so happy we can share this experience together

Of course I'd also like to show my love to the members of Glomdoring, cause there are too many of you to name in one post (but I adore you all!) Also our allies from New Celest and Gaudiguch, you guys are so much fun to be around during Domoths and Timequakes! I haven't had the pleasure really of running into many of those from the opposing orgs outside of combat, but the brief OOC "hey you dropped this" conversations I've had have been amiable so I'm grateful for that too. Y'all be chill.

One final shoutout to the admins, who work hard to keep the game chugging along! I can't imagine doing what they do.  

Cheers! Be good and take care of each other!