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Layonara is so much more than a game. We started off as a tabletop Dungeons and Dragons campaign more than a decade ago. Since then we have developed into a fantasy world with as much compelling and engrossing detail as you will find anywhere.
Our current showcase is a Neverwinter Nights version of Layonara, where our world comes to life in a finely polished persistent world which you can play free of charge. These forums are set up to support and accentuate our player's experiences, but it goes far beyond that.
After years of passionate effort, our world is so well developed, so detailed, so refined that any of the handbooks, maps, historical accounts, legends, descriptions of artifacts, creature reports, character biographies, short stories, novels, movies and original art which populate these forums can surely serve as resources or inspiration for your own fantasy endeavors, whatever they may be. And our world is endlessly evolving, so resources are frequently added and updated.
There are also years of sage advice and commentary on role-playing, gaming and online community development stored in these forums. If camaraderie is what you seek, we offer that too. Our community is as active and supportive as you're likely to find on the internet. In short, these forums are a resource for you to use for whatever purpose or project brought you here.
We're confident that you will find what you are looking for, and likely, substantially more.
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03-13-07, 07:12 AM
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#1 | | Mind Flayer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA, West Virginia
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|  Who's your granny?
Hello, I'm Martha--Granny, bonsai artist, Layo addict.
I think I would be the oldest person playing on Layonara (at 63), except that my husband is even older than I am. I have two grandchildren whom I also introduced to Layo. They even play in game with me sometimes. The third one is still learning her alphabet, but give her a few years and she'll be here.
I have about a hundred bonsai trees in various stages of neglect from playing here too much. My game name, Serissa, is the name of a small tropical tree with tiny white flowers that is often used for bonsai. It stinks when you cut it and drops dead if you look at it cross-eyed. Seems appropriate!
I started reading science fiction in about sixth grade (when I discovered my dad's stash), and discovered fantasy somewhat later when I gulped down LOTR in one looong weekend. I've been hooked ever since.
I discovered role-playing games when my son was in junior high, becoming DM for him and his friends. That was when D&D was being touted as dangerous to our youth--a few idiots got hurt acting it out in real life. He grew up and went on to other things. (I don't know where I failed him.) I stayed hooked, playing nearly every computer RP game that came along. I moved to on-line worlds about five years ago and discovered Layo a couple of years ago. Haven't gone anywhere else since.
I grew up mostly in Texas, but have also lived in Tennessee, Missouri, Indiana and New Jersey. I've been living in West Virginia for nearly forty years, and it's the best. There are woods right outside my back door, but it's only a ten minute walk to the store if I'm really in a hurry. There are great places for hiking and camping all over the place, and the scenery is wonderful. I've been to most of our western states and Hawaii, and to Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, England, and even Tahiti, but this is the place I love most (except for Layo, of course).
I love to cook. I even bake our bread and make my own soup stocks. The best part is that my husband usually cleans up after me. I love being retired--the only alarm clock I set is to get up in time for a Layo quest. Considering all the dumb things I've done, I'm proud to have made it to age 63, and love being the age I am.
I hope to meet you in game and have lots of fun!
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03-13-07, 08:10 AM
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#2 | | Mind Flayer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Staffordshire, England
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| Re: Who's your granny?
Wow! when you first told me about your grandson I hardly believed it but... Wow!
A 63 years old lady that plays roleplaying games is perhaps the coolest thing ever :P I salute you.
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03-13-07, 08:24 AM
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#3 | | Adamantium Golem Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sweden
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| Re: Who's your granny?
You're the best granny this side of the Forgotten Realms!! :B Can I have a cookie?
And about the era when D&D was considered dangerous to youth (which predates me).. it's making me think of "The Dead Alewives" - "Roll the dice to see if I'm getting drunk!"
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03-13-07, 08:46 AM
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#4 | | Adamantium Golem Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sweden
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| Re: Who's your granny?
We haven't done much aside some business together, but I'm really glad to know more about you. This community just keeps getting better and better! The diversity is jaw-droppingly awesome.  Quote:
Originally Posted by MJZ  And about the era when D&D was considered dangerous to youth (which predates me).. it's making me think of "The Dead Alewives" - "Roll the dice to see if I'm getting drunk!" | Here it is: http://www.layonara.com/just-fun/113...s-dragons.html
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03-13-07, 09:11 AM
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#5 | | Orc of the Black Hand Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada
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| Re: Who's your granny?
Holy ! Will you be my granny? I want a granny who plays RPGs with me! lol
I haven't met you in the game yet I don't think.. but it's nice to know a bit more about you. haha Please?
Seriously... I salute you. Glad to see Layo isn't just for the youngin's.
Btw.. I grew up in the Maryland. And I've camped numerous times in the West Virginia area. I even lived in West Virginia for about 2 years. Beautiful place, I must admit.
It's a possibility I'll be moving back to the east coast sometime soon.. maybe I'll come beg you for a cookie then :P
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03-13-07, 09:16 AM
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#6 | | Mind Flayer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA, West Virginia
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| Re: Who's your granny?
I love baking cookies. Just let me know when you're coming...
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03-13-07, 09:26 AM
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#7 | | Orc of the Black Hand Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada
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| Re: Who's your granny?
haha will do. My grammy is gonna be ed at me though O.O
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03-13-07, 10:40 AM
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#8 | | Lich Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Philadelphia
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| Re: Who's your granny?
Yeah, having someone in my family who understands what a 'd20' is would be awesome. Your family is lucky 
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03-13-07, 02:36 PM
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#9 | | Mind Flayer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Great White North eh?
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| Re: Who's your granny?
Um... LOTR in one weekend? I salute you for that as well. Unheard of and they are my favorite books. I hope to be you when I am 63, I have been at RPG's for 25 years so I don't see it letting up well, ever. I love Ferrit, never met Sala, keep the hits coming! | | | | |
10-27-07, 07:57 AM
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#10 | | Lich Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jersey (Exit 88)
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| Re: Who's your granny?
did I say hi yet? I dont think I said hi yet... I should say hi...
"HI!"
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