This past week or so has been utterly exasperating. It feels like the second I am ready to interact or work on [SEACRETS] something takes me away from my computer and all I can do is check forums on my phone.
I'm sorry, my lovely order. Hopefully my schedule settles soon.
Chubby cat has gone through surgery. Chubby cat has been coned. Chubby cat must be monitored because she is coned. Husband thinks once cone is on, can ignore cat. Can not ignore cat, cat needs attention. Very scary times for cat.
In short, next two weeks I'll be sparse because I'll be taking care of this chubby jackass who I love to the core of my soul.
Edit - If my discord is active, that's likely my husband. I will still have my phone (except when it's charging) so in game messages will reach me, since I obsessively check the IRE Helper App.
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I haven’t been at 100% this week due to several unexpected things happening (both good and bad), but please rest assured I am still moving forward with exciting Lantra plots, even if I’ve been slow to respond in-game. Things should be calming down soon.
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Hell of a couple weeks. Been thinking over what to do after Ascension, and for various reasons - most of them not Lusternia related - I need a break. Planning to be absent until about the end of August. I can be reached on discord like usual.
"Chairwoman," Princess Setisoki states, holding up a hand in a gesture for her to stop and returning the cup. "That would be quite inappropriate. One of the males will serve me."
I'm... taking an absence here. I'll be around here and there, but its probably for a good long time. Ascension was fun but highly demoralizing. I realized that things that are broken in terms of combat on each side (which as been my main focus outside of RP) most likely will never be fixed or balanced out. Between the server lag issues and a few other things, I won't discuss here... I'm just done.
I'm... taking an absence here. I'll be around here and there, but its probably for a good long time. Ascension was fun but highly demoralizing. I realized that things that are broken in terms of combat on each side (which as been my main focus outside of RP) most likely will never be fixed or balanced out. Between the server lag issues and a few other things, I won't discuss here... I'm just done.
Best wishes my Lusternia family and others.
I get that it's demoralizing, but keep in mind that Ascension doesn't mean that much to the vast majority of players. And combat has gotten a lot better, imo, and one way to improve it is to stay involved and keep pointing out problems. If you were having fun up until now, then just take a couple days off and let things cool down.
"Chairwoman," Princess Setisoki states, holding up a hand in a gesture for her to stop and returning the cup. "That would be quite inappropriate. One of the males will serve me."
I'm done for a little while as well. Will probably end up popping in to check on various stuff or to influence for esteem but I really can't play this anymore if things are like this. What happened during ascension and the following rejection of people's frustration about it has left a really sour taste in my mouth.
I'm done with the whole topic, people know what to do if they want to fix it, and half decent people would just not play the class until it was fixed rather than abuse it, rather than flocking to do so.
and the following rejection of people's frustration about it
What do you mean?
"Chairwoman," Princess Setisoki states, holding up a hand in a gesture for her to stop and returning the cup. "That would be quite inappropriate. One of the males will serve me."
and the following rejection of people's frustration about it
What do you mean?
The insistence that Wyrdenwood is perfectly balanced, that Choros (who will remain Choros in my mind and many other's) basically exploited his way to victory and all the concern trolling and tone moderating from people who basically sat afk for 2 hours watching 6 people carry them to victory with one ability.
and the following rejection of people's frustration about it
What do you mean?
The insistence that Wyrdenwood is perfectly balanced, that Choros (who will remain Choros in my mind and many other's) basically exploited his way to victory and all the concern trolling and tone moderating from people who basically sat afk for 2 hours watching 6 people carry them to victory with one ability.
and the following rejection of people's frustration about it
What do you mean?
The insistence that Wyrdenwood is perfectly balanced, that Choros (who will remain Choros in my mind and many other's) basically exploited his way to victory and all the concern trolling and tone moderating from people who basically sat afk for 2 hours watching 6 people carry them to victory with one ability.
Edit: Or weren't involved in the event at all.
Do you mean me? Cuz I was there. This is the most disappointing day for me personally that I've ever had in Lusternia, but I don't want to feel that way in front of people that I know worked hard too. But I also don't want people like Mirae to give up when it's something that's still recent and painful.
Claiming wyrdenwood is balanced is just nonsense.
"Chairwoman," Princess Setisoki states, holding up a hand in a gesture for her to stop and returning the cup. "That would be quite inappropriate. One of the males will serve me."
and the following rejection of people's frustration about it
What do you mean?
The insistence that Wyrdenwood is perfectly balanced
Hi. Can you explain the differences between Wyrdenwood and Wildewood, and why you think the former is better than the latter?
Her voice firm and commanding, Terentia, the Even Bladed says to you, "You have kept your oath to Me, Parhelion. You have sworn to maintain Justice in these troubled times."
Yet if a boon be granted me, unworthy as I am, let it be for a steady hand with a clear eye and a fury most inflaming.
Do you mean me? Cuz I was there. This is the most disappointing day for me personally that I've ever had in Lusternia, but I don't want to feel that way in front of people that I know worked hard too. But I also don't want people like Mirae to give up when it's something that's still recent and painful.
Claiming wyrdenwood is balanced is just nonsense.
Mix of discord and ingame, not you. Pretty clear for anyone to see how toxic some people playing this are, it's not a healthy environment to be in when you're feeling well.
Wyrdenwood are better than Wildewood.
And me having to tell you this is why I know you didn't deserve to win Ascension.
Posts are getting a bit off topic for the Absence Thread. Please make a separate thread to discuss the Ascension in a civil way if you would like. Thank you!
Do you mean me? Cuz I was there. This is the most disappointing day for me personally that I've ever had in Lusternia, but I don't want to feel that way in front of people that I know worked hard too. But I also don't want people like Mirae to give up when it's something that's still recent and painful.
Claiming wyrdenwood is balanced is just nonsense.
Mix of discord and ingame, not you. Pretty clear for anyone to see how toxic some people playing this are, it's not a healthy environment to be in when you're feeling well.
Wyrdenwood are better than Wildewood.
And me having to tell you this is why I know you didn't deserve to win Ascension.
the last time I heard you trying to make an argument like this, you sat around asking several clans what all the skills did, and you finally put forth a really incoherent, rambling complaint that essentially amounted to "they had more than us and were able to spam more bombs, so they're OP and we're not".
So I'm going to nope out of this conversation before the thread is locked. I'm sorry you didn't have fun, and I'm sorry things didn't work out the way you thought it would. Both sides worked really hard, and Ixion deserved to ascend more than I did. At the end of the day, I got lucky, just like I got lucky in Justice.
Not just that, but I got carried hard. I worked hard for this, but my team worked harder. Some of my teammates, as were probably yours, were up in the middle of the night to do this, and while you saying I don't deserve this doesn't piss me off at all, I won't have you tearing apart their hard work like they don't deserve to have this win.
Her voice firm and commanding, Terentia, the Even Bladed says to you, "You have kept your oath to Me, Parhelion. You have sworn to maintain Justice in these troubled times."
Yet if a boon be granted me, unworthy as I am, let it be for a steady hand with a clear eye and a fury most inflaming.
Not absent, but I'll be located in a strange and bizarre time zone with strange and bizarre hours for a while. If my order wants to get my attention, prayers will be your best bet. I may be slow(er) to respond, but I will see them, and I will zap you for daring to bother Me as usual.
I will be taking an extended absence beginning once certain arrangements have been made.
I am disappointed by a great many things in and related to this game recently, including some undertones which have not been offset despite attempts to do so, and unfortunately what enjoyment I had left in Lusternia has been soured to a high degree.
@Nocht, I am sorry, I would still like to come back for the thing, so please let me know if and when it is time.
Try to enjoy yourselves.
Tonight amidst the mountaintops And endless starless night Singing how the wind was lost Before an earthly flight
I will be taking an extended absence beginning once certain arrangements have been made.
I am disappointed by a great many things in and related to this game recently, including some undertones which have not been offset despite attempts to do so, and unfortunately what enjoyment I had left in Lusternia has been soured to a high degree.
@Nocht, I am sorry, I would still like to come back for the thing, so please let me know if and when it is time.
It is with a heavy heart that I must say farewell to this game I called second home. I have made friends and enemies ICly, risen in ranks, achieved demigodhood, finished an epic quest, witnessed two ascendants and met great people via discord all in a span of a few months.
Reason for leaving is that I have been battling depression over the years and it has taken a toll on my well being. At one point I wilI be fine and suddenly I would feel everything and everyone is against me. Games is my form of escape but over time I lost interest and would stop playing. Lusternia on the other hand, made me feel I belong to something, I get recognized and Magnagora became my 2nd home and family.
Unfortunately depression has made me feel unable to enjoy the game. I would lash out at people and say things I would regret later and I am very close to sending verbal abuse to people, again, hence me leaving everything and shutting myself out before I cause more trouble.
I'm sorry to everyone affected and for not sticking around longer. It was fun while it lasted and not sure how long will I be around too. Thanks for everything.
@Lysandus 2nd home will be here when you get back. Take care of yourself and never hesitate to come back whenever you're ready, this is your community and your people. We'll miss you!
@Lysandus all that matters is that you take care of yourself. We all say things we regret sometimes, the people who care about you will forgive you, so please forgive yourself too. Will miss you, and I hope you'll be ok.
I am now on holiday for a week or so, and so is the very-recently-returned Czixi.
I also want to note that though Czixi is back, you will see her significantly less than you used to in the past. My priority is the people in the Havens and my duties as Aonia - which means I am always going to put our amazing volunteers and their needs first.
It does not mean that Czixi is gone, or that I have no desire to weave Fates, Names, and second chances, or to reach for impossible dreams. Czixi has changed my life, and I will love her eternally, even when I don't have the time or ability to put her mistcloak on.
I am now on holiday for a week or so, and so is the very-recently-returned Czixi.
I also want to note that though Czixi is back, you will see her significantly less than you used to in the past. My priority is the people in the Havens and my duties as Aonia - which means I am always going to put our amazing volunteers and their needs first.
It does not mean that Czixi is gone, or that I have no desire to weave Fates, Names, and second chances, or to reach for impossible dreams. Czixi has changed my life, and I will love her eternally, even when I don't have the time or ability to put her mistcloak on.
Holiday, what is that?
Kidding! Have a great break from all of the things.
Czixi, the Welkin murmurs, "Fight on, My Effervescent Sylph. I will be with you as you do."
Aian Lerit'r, Lead Schematicist exclaims to you, "A *paperwork* emergency, Chairman!
I will probably be even more scarce over the next few weeks as I sit through the slow motion train wreck that is school attempting to reopen to in-person classes. Hopefully it won't be too long before I can properly bully interact with people again!
There's some space for me where I might be able to get some short-notice vacation in, in an area of my home country that is not hit by COVID as much. Till I figure everything out, I'll be likely be a little scarce, but might also see me more because more breathing room now. Just expect me to be not as easy to have available for a bit.
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I'm sorry, my lovely order. Hopefully my schedule settles soon.
I'm done with the whole topic, people know what to do if they want to fix it, and half decent people would just not play the class until it was fixed rather than abuse it, rather than flocking to do so.
Edit: Or weren't involved in the event at all.
Claiming wyrdenwood is balanced is just nonsense.
Hi. Can you explain the differences between Wyrdenwood and Wildewood, and why you think the former is better than the latter?
Wyrdenwood are better than Wildewood.
And me having to tell you this is why I know you didn't deserve to win Ascension.
So I'm going to nope out of this conversation before the thread is locked. I'm sorry you didn't have fun, and I'm sorry things didn't work out the way you thought it would. Both sides worked really hard, and Ixion deserved to ascend more than I did. At the end of the day, I got lucky, just like I got lucky in Justice.
Not just that, but I got carried hard. I worked hard for this, but my team worked harder. Some of my teammates, as were probably yours, were up in the middle of the night to do this, and while you saying I don't deserve this doesn't piss me off at all, I won't have you tearing apart their hard work like they don't deserve to have this win.
I am disappointed by a great many things in and related to this game recently, including some undertones which have not been offset despite attempts to do so, and unfortunately what enjoyment I had left in Lusternia has been soured to a high degree.
@Nocht, I am sorry, I would still like to come back for the thing, so please let me know if and when it is time.
Try to enjoy yourselves.
Tonight amidst the mountaintops
And endless starless night
Singing how the wind was lost
Before an earthly flight
you'll be back in ten years
Reason for leaving is that I have been battling depression over the years and it has taken a toll on my well being. At one point I wilI be fine and suddenly I would feel everything and everyone is against me. Games is my form of escape but over time I lost interest and would stop playing. Lusternia on the other hand, made me feel I belong to something, I get recognized and Magnagora became my 2nd home and family.
Unfortunately depression has made me feel unable to enjoy the game. I would lash out at people and say things I would regret later and I am very close to sending verbal abuse to people, again, hence me leaving everything and shutting myself out before I cause more trouble.
I'm sorry to everyone affected and for not sticking around longer. It was fun while it lasted and not sure how long will I be around too. Thanks for everything.
I also want to note that though Czixi is back, you will see her significantly less than you used to in the past. My priority is the people in the Havens and my duties as Aonia - which means I am always going to put our amazing volunteers and their needs first.
It does not mean that Czixi is gone, or that I have no desire to weave Fates, Names, and second chances, or to reach for impossible dreams. Czixi has changed my life, and I will love her eternally, even when I don't have the time or ability to put her mistcloak on.
Kidding! Have a great break from all of the things.
Czixi, the Welkin murmurs, "Fight on, My Effervescent Sylph. I will be with you as you do."
Aian Lerit'r, Lead Schematicist exclaims to you, "A *paperwork* emergency, Chairman!