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Layonara Server / World Policy Update -- Sept. 19, 2011

« on: September 19, 2011, 10:39:48 pm »

Greetings Layonara Community,
 
As we have done now and then through the years, we are bringing some changes to Layonara.  Some of these are significant. Others are simple clarifications of what already exists.  Regardless of the case, from this point forward, a new set of policies and conventions will be in place for all, from the new player on up to the GM team.  These changes have come after a good deal of consideration, proposal, discussion and refinement over the course of several months.  They take into account those things that we, as a community, do well and those things that we, as a community, could do better.  The full details of all these things are too much to list here, but they will either be covered with some detail elsewhere or be evident in the way things are done by the GM team.  Don't worry; the changes are all aimed at a more positive experience for everyone.
 
What I will do here is summarize these changes and then offer an agreement between the community-at-large and the GM team. The latter is offered because in order for this all to work, it requires cooperation between everyone, whether one is “just a player” or our most experienced GM. Afterall, we're all working toward the same goal: a rich and enjoyable experience for everyone.  
 
[SIZE=18]Summary of Changes:[/SIZE]
 As mentioned above, the details of all the changes are too numerous to list here, and much of them get into administrative details.  To list the major changes in summary:

• We are creating a world lore     publication fork. This is different from diverging NWN lore from MMO     lore, but it will still allow for some greater freedoms for GMs and     players while protecting those players who eventually wish to     achieve World Leader status or undertake a similar effort.  There     will still be opportunities to “change the world”, leave one's     mark and the the like. World lore is still important, but there will     also be flexibility.  This fork is considered to begin with the     conclusion of the last lingering matters after the world plot finale     quests held in May, 2011.  As things stand, this will coincide with     the wrap-up of Briardusk.
• This publication fork also opens     up possibilities for GMs to run events which may not fit into world     lore.  Such events will be considered “unofficial” and     unsuitable for character development.  They are intended for player     entertainment and education...and perhaps GM entertainment as well.     GMs will clearly state when such an event occurs, so there is no     confusion on the part of players.
  
• CDQs (and     GCDQs) are getting a significant change in terms of things like     waiting periods and other policies, with individual GMs being     allowed to set their own policies for the most part. They will also     be the domain of lore-friendliness, meaning a CDQ need not directly     deal with world lore, but neither should it violate it or conflict     with it. Everyone should read the updated CDQ policy, found here.
  
• The world plot     will be handled in a different, more “organic” way. With the     wrap-up of Briardusk, we're taking a small break to get organized.     We will put out a “state of the world” description so everyone     knows the setting for moving forward. From that point forward, we     will be operating on a new methodology.  There will be opportunities     for world-level involvement on many levels, even when something     isn't marked as a “plot” event. To a large degree, what happens     moving forward will be up to the community.  More details will come     out over time.
• The Character     Approval process is undergoing a shift, and we will be clarifying     some things as well. It is important for everyone to read and     understand this new policy, as it will affect all character     submissions from this point forward. Everyone should read the     updated CA policy, found here.

[SIZE=18]Agreement Between Players and GMs:[/SIZE]
  In order for everything to work well, we all need a reminder that there is a need for cooperation between both players and GMs.  Without it, there is nothing but difficulty, and anyone who has been around here long enough has probably witnessed the occasional period of problems and tension.  We recognize these will never be truly eradicated, but we can all take steps to minimize them and work more constructively when problems do arise. In that spirit, I offer the following agreement to be held between players and GMs.
 
 Players agree to...

•     ...have fun, but never at someone else's expense.
•     ...engage in RP as much as possible. Encourage the same in those     around you.
•     ...keep in mind that GMs are your partners in RP here, not your     enemies.
•     ...not spread rumors about favoritism or unfair treatment. If     there's a concern, bring it to Leanthar, EdTheKet, Dorganath, Rowana     or a Lead GM.
•     ...try not to use words like “bother” or “inconvenience” (or     some form thereof) when approaching members of our various teams.      We choose to do this.  It's OK. It's not a bother or an     inconvenience.
•     ...never be the reason for another player leaving the world or     abandoning a character. This has happened, generally through     behavior that has made a person feel uncomfortable or threatened. We     know it has happened.  It is unacceptable.
•     ...avoid telling other players how to play their characters,     alignments, classes deity/dogma, race or some other significant     defining characteristic, which also includes concepts like the     Heartsong or the Al'Noth.  If there is a concern, bring it to a GM.     Otherwise, unless a player specifically asks for advice, let it be.
•     ...work toward a better level of communication between everyone     here, whether it is with one of our various teams or with general     members of the community.
•     ...remember that GMs and especially the lead staff have a lot     invested in Layonara.  We sometimes want to participate in     discussions. Our words, unless specifically stated, are not     generally the end of the conversation.
•     ...understand that at times, the GM team must say “no” but this     should be respected rather than gossiped about, back-talked or     flamed.  “No” is rarely given without a reason, though if it is     (such as cases where we cannot immediately give one), it is not an     arbitrary decision.
•     ...join the GM team in our respect for and observance of world lore.     As part of this, keep in mind that if we approach players with     matters or concerns about lore, we are only seeking to encourage and     maintain a consistent environment for everyone here.
•     ...remember that GMs are players too.  Sometimes we just want to     enjoy ourselves just like everyone else.
•     ...maintain respect for everyone here, from the newest player on up     to Leanthar.  This applies equally whether in-game, on IRC or on the     forums. We're all people. We're all gamers. We're here for the same     reason. Do not hide behind anonymity.

In return, the GM team will...

•     ...provide a fair, open and enjoyable experience for everyone.
•     ...provide a rich and interesting environment to support, encourage,     inspire and reward RP for everyone.
•     ...attempt to communicate clearly and accurately with the community     on various matters.
•     ...be open and available, as our time permits, for questions,     concerns and ideas. We may not be able to accommodate all requests,     but we will make reasonable efforts where it is appropriate to do     so.
•     ...be as fair as possible. We are still people. We will make     mistakes, but the goal remains.
  
•     ...try to communicate as clearly as possible at all times.
•     ...respect, support and enforce world lore as appropriate. In doing     so, we may bring forward concerns or problems to players that are     intended in the spirit of our established world lore. Please give     these due consideration and respect our comments and the reason     behind them.
•     ...provide a “clean slate” for all players moving forward from     this point (more on this below).

The above agreement is offered in the spirit that we're all here trying to play the same game.  We're all people. Many of us, whether player or GM, have a lot invested in this game world. Some arguably have much more invested than others, but for the most part we all have a significant emotional attachment to this place.  With such attachments often comes a sense of ownership, and with that sense sometimes there is a sense of entitlement or a way of doing things that is “better”.  It is usually these sorts of things that cause the most problems. We're all different.  We all have different ideas and perspectives.  These things are truly great, but we also need to remember that we're all here trying to get enjoyment from the same place, and this place has its set of rules and guidelines that everyone needs to follow. One person should not take their fun at the expense of another's.
 
  In understanding our various differences, let us also remember that each of us is only human.  The above agreement is a goal, and regardless of which side we're on, no one expects perfection. We do, however, request that everyone keeps these things in mind when playing here. Most of us here are adults. Let's remember to act like adults.  Speak to other players. Work out differences person-to-person, and ask for help if there are problems doing so.
 
 [SIZE=18]The “Clean Slate”[/SIZE]
  Under the GM section of the agreement, the concept of a “clean slate” was mentioned.  By way of explaining this, it is necessary to mention the oft-misunderstood “Player Watch List”.  Many players may not know if this list, while others may have the wrong idea of it.  
 
  The Player Watch list is simply that...a list of players to watch. A player may get onto the list in several ways, which can be summarized as bad or questionable behavior. Such behavior can take many forms, whether it is a complaint by another player, minor rule violations or any matter that seems of concern. We use this as a communication tool between the entire GM team, such that we may all know of issues that may require a closer eye on a player in order that they do not cause problems for others through such behavior as we may document. A player will remain on the watch list for a period of six (6) months, after which time, the thread will be moved to an “inactive” archive, assuming no further issues during that time. If necessary, an archived thread may be made active again if there are repeated issues for a given player. These threads help us determine when administrative action or more direct intervention may be necessary, and they serve as long term documentation.
 
 It bears stating, unequivocally, that the Player Watch List is not a list of people that the GM team “does not like.” This is actually quite far from the truth. It should also be said that just because someone is on the watch list does not mean the player is in trouble. In order to illustrate a little better what the list is and isn't, here are a few examples of why someone might appear on the list:

•     Player A is seen repeatedly luring or using terrain features to     trick creature AI or is otherwise abusing creature AI to     disproportionately lower the challenge posed by a creature or set of     creatures.
•     Player B is observed camping CNR or creatures in excess of what     rules allow.
•     Player C is reported by Player D for some inter-personal matters     that make Player D uncomfortable or which impact Player D's     enjoyment of the game.  In this case, both players might receive     posts for tracking purposes.
•     A GM comes across something that brings questions to mind about     Player E.  The player in question is not available at the time to     speak to about the find, and there are no other GMs around who might     be able to offer clarity. The GM posts a thread seeking attention     and comment from other GMs regarding the find. (Note: in such a     case, the post may be removed if it is determined that there is     ultimately nothing wrong or questionable.)

There are surely other reasons for appearing on the watch list, but these are among the most common.  In most cases, a GM should make contact with the player who is being listed to discuss the problem and request an adjustment in behavior.  However, whether due to time constraints, RL obligations or the player logging off of the server before such an opportunity arises, a GM may not be able to do so in a timely way. In such cases, the GM may still post in order to mark the incident for other eyes. A GM may also post to raise a player concern with the rest of the team in the absence of available information. Again, it should be stressed that someone being on this list is not automatically in trouble with the team.
 
  To enact the “clean slate”, from this point forward, any and all active Player Watch List threads are now archived permanently. Any past incidents or disciplinary actions, except for permanent bannings of course, are hereby forgiven and completely in the past.  If a player who has been the subject of one or more Player Watch List posts in the past has a new incident worthy of the Player Watch List, such incidents will be considered new, and past incidents will not be taken into account.  Repeated incidents after this point will, of course, be handled as we have in the past, with each thread serving as a historical record for future reference.
 
  This gives everyone who may have come in conflict with server rules in the past or who may have caused difficulties for other players to start fresh and without bias. It is our hope that in this environment, people will seize this opportunity to be better members of the community as a whole and remember that this is not just a single-player game and that our actions affect other players, either directly or indirectly.
 
 [SIZE=18]So let's get started![/SIZE]
  Without further ceremony or description, let's all start moving forward and continue making Layonara the best environment for RP and enjoyment it can be. For good or ill, we've all contributed to what Layonara is today.  As we go on, we will continue to shape it. Let's make it good!

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Rumour Has It / Tegan and Wren wedding log

« on: August 27, 2011, 01:11:13 pm »

For those of you who were there but could not be there in real time.

06:00:59 Wren Thendor: Hello, thank you for coming *bows*
06:01:01 Iellwen: *they both smile at Wren *
06:01:10 Wren Thendor: *grins*
06:01:24 Wren Thendor: now dont let me run away
06:01:28 Lance Stargazer: Its an honor to be able to acompany you.
06:01:58 Wren Thendor: The honor is all mine
06:02:15 Wren Thendor: please excuse me
06:02:30 Storold Doesscha: *Smiles*Hello mister Wren
06:02:34  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer: *smiles*  A wedding indeed is not somethijng that happene severy day ..
06:02:41 Wren Thendor: Storold *bows*
06:02:50 Wren Thendor: thank you for coming today
06:03:14 Storold Doesscha: I wouldn't miss this happy occation*Smiles*I hope that you are not nerveous
06:03:27 Lance Stargazer: *he escort his wife to a seat on the hall *
06:03:48 Wren Thendor: I was less scared facing a dragon *laughs*
06:03:53 Storold Doesscha: *Chuckles*
06:04:02 Storold Doesscha: It will all pass once you ee Tegan
06:04:04 Storold Doesscha: *see
06:04:16 Wren Thendor: wise words, I am sure you are right
06:04:51 Storold Doesscha: *Chuckles lightly*I have been in this situation a few times myself, so I should know
06:05:16 Wren Thendor: *grins* please excuse me I had best check to make sure all is as it should be
06:05:28 Storold Doesscha: Of course*Smiles*
06:07:34 Iellwen: *then nods at Q with a smile*
06:07:56 Wren Thendor: Q!
06:08:05 Quantum Windword: Hello Wren
06:08:19 Wren Thendor: It is truly good to see you
06:08:29 Quantum Windword: *bows to Iellwen*
06:08:34 Wren Thendor: thank you for coming to share this day with us
06:08:43 Wren Thendor: *holds out his hand*
06:09:02 Quantum Windword: It is my honor *reaches out and shakes Wrens hand*
06:09:05 Wren Thendor: You look well old friend
06:09:24 Quantum Windword: As do you..  
06:09:37 Wren Thendor: well still alive at least *grins*
06:10:01 Wren Thendor: please sit and enjoy, I have some things to check on *bows*
06:10:04 Quantum Windword: *smiles*  That is always a great thing
06:10:23 Quantum Windword: *bows to Wren*
06:12:36 Chazzler has joined as a player..
06:14:35 Your soul is bound on the Central server.
06:14:35 Your character has been automatically saved.
06:16:22 Wren Thendor: *stands at the door and greets people as the arrive*
06:19:20 Wren Thendor: *shakes hands and greets guests*
06:20:20 Quantum Windword: *turns and watchs the people come in and smiles at all the poeple that have come*
06:21:39 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: Well met. Hello.
06:21:46 Wren Thendor: Chakar!
06:21:52 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: *smiles*
06:21:59 Wren Thendor: thank you for coming
06:22:08 Wren Thendor: *bows*
06:22:27 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: nice and flowery in here
06:22:38 Wren Thendor: it is good to see old friends under good conditions
06:22:53 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: regenerative magics have their boons *grins*
06:23:00 Wren Thendor: meaning no one is trying to kill us *grins*
06:23:26 Wren Thendor: come in please and find a seat, there are still a few left
06:23:33 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: sure thing
06:28:09 Wren Thendor: Commander, I think it is time
06:28:43 Lance Stargazer: **he smiles and nods, standing holding Ell's hand*
06:29:04 Wren Thendor: *clears his throat*
06:29:26 Wren Thendor: thank you everyone for coming to join us on this happy day
06:29:35 Your soul is bound on the Central server.
06:29:35 Your character has been automatically saved.
06:30:35 Wren Thendor: even in the midst of war and strife, woderful things can happen *he smiles at Lance and Iellwen*
06:30:43 Lance Stargazer: *Lance stands there holding the papers for him in a reasuring way*
06:31:03 Quantum Windword: *watchs and smiles*
06:31:09 Lance Stargazer: *nodding slowly at that with a big smile*
06:31:23 Wren Thendor: As most ofyou know, Tegan and I have known eachother for many years
06:31:52 Wren Thendor: as friend and comrads in arms
06:32:21 Zahid Al Safi has left as a player..
06:32:28 Wren Thendor: but somewhere in the heat of the war a stronger bond grew between us
06:33:24 scifibarbie has joined as a player..
06:34:06 Wren Thendor: This day we accept that bond and join to eachother as husband and wife, in front of you our friends.
06:34:41 Wren Thendor: *bows*
06:34:57 Wren Thendor: *turns and waits for Tegan*
06:35:48 Abigail Firesteed: oops *blushes and rushes to the other side
06:35:58 Iellwen: *looks around with an eyebrow arched a small notebook on her hands*
06:36:30 Wren Thendor: *smiles to Abi*
06:36:41 Abigail Firesteed: *grins nad gives wrena small wave
06:37:26 Wren Thendor: *sees Tegan and smiles warmly*
06:37:38 Redeemer : *music sounds as Tegan enters the building*
06:37:44 Abigail Firesteed: *smiles happil;y at tegan
06:37:48 Wren Thendor: *does not take his eyes off her*
06:37:52 Quantum Windword: *stands as Tegan walks down the isle*
06:37:54 Storold Doesscha: *Smiles brightly*
06:38:08 Tegan Tempest: *smiles, blushing deeply looking straight ahead moving slowly up the aisle*
06:38:11 Lance Stargazer: *he nods smiling as the bride comes near *
06:38:30 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: *smiles as the proceedings move forward*
06:38:52 Tegan Tempest: *The last bit she stops taking him before moving the last bit*
06:38:59 Wren Thendor: *looks at her with eyes that say he has never been so happy*
06:39:04 Iellwen: *she takes a moment to do a small sketch of the moment *
06:39:39 Abigail Firesteed: *givesa small cheer to herself
06:39:44 Lance Stargazer: *he gestures to Abi as he moves to his position for the ceremony*
06:40:02 Tegan Tempest: *Her eyes shimmering she whispers something low*
06:40:10 Tegan Tempest: [Whisper You look very handsome.
06:40:19  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer: *clears his throat*
06:40:39  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer: [Whisper Ready ?
06:40:49 Wren Thendor: [Whisper You have stopped time, never have I seen anything so lovely
06:41:04 Wren Thendor: yes sir
06:41:29 Tegan Tempest: Yes *smiles*
06:41:45 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: *chuckles* a bit louder please
06:42:05 Wren Thendor: *nods*
06:42:19  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer: *he raises the voice speaking to the crowd*  Welcome today  for this celebration
06:43:05  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer: Where we accompanny Wren and Tegan which have decided to share their lives together thru the act of marriage.  
06:43:47 Wren Thendor: *watches her with a smile*
06:44:02  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer: It is thru this act that the society stands, and the family they have decided to form is the base of society
06:44:47  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer: Its not just a wish but a compromise formed by them, with love and care for the other as base and the same things for helping it to stand
06:45:06 Tegan Tempest: *slips her hand into his having an endless smile on her face, her eyes only for Wren*
06:45:28 Wren Thendor: *holds her hand*
06:45:49  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer: And so. friends and families are here together to celebrate this.  
06:45:55 Tanzeder has joined as a player..
06:47:11  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer: Its in my honor as representative of the Trelanian kingdom to be part and be withness of your will to form a new family.
06:47:51  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer: Its also my honor as fellow folianite  to see that the small pack they have decided to form to grow and flourish as well.
06:48:16 Wren Thendor: *nods*
06:49:29 Tegan Tempest: [Whisper It will *said with a promise*
06:50:46  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer: Before we go on .. Is there any words you might want to share to each other ?
06:51:10 Wren Thendor: *looks at Tegan with a deep smiles and nods*
06:51:20 Wren Thendor: *takes a breath*
06:52:01 Tegan Tempest: *squeezes his hand showing support*
06:52:44 Wren Thendor: Tegan, I join with you today as I am and ask you to join with me as you are. No change is asked. All I ask is that from this day to the next and every day that the great wolf grants us...
06:53:34 Wren Thendor: we live life to the fullest, together, and with no comprimse.
06:54:04 Wren Thendor: *he bows deep to her holding her hand*
06:55:19 Tegan Tempest: *dabs left cheek with the back of her hand*
06:56:04 Lance Stargazer: *he looks at them, with a focused eyes on the couple, giving a look to Ell from time to time*
06:56:08 Quantum Windword: *nods and smiles with Wrens words*
06:56:15 Abigail Firesteed: *whispers softly to herself...that is sso sweet
06:56:25 Tegan Tempest: *now it is she who takes a deep breath, smiling almost giving a soft nervous laugh
06:56:41 Wren Thendor: *holds her hand tight*
06:58:08 Tegan Tempest: Wren, there are few in this world who may understand what I have been through, the life I have led. But  there is only one person in this world who completely understands who I am, good, bad.. my temper and why, and that is you.
06:58:41 Wren Thendor: *smiles*
06:59:30 Tegan Tempest: No pretenses, I see you all the good things in you as I know you see me. *she goes to kiss his cheek, turning to the priest nodding she's done*
07:00:29 Wren Thendor: *breaths it all in*
07:00:49  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer: *the man nods at the exchange with a small smile he clears his throat again*
07:03:02  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer: With this said  *he looks over Wren * Is this the time where its called upon you  Wren do you Take Tegan as your wife, for loving her and respect her? for this day and the next seasons, for the cold and dry and the sun and snow?
07:03:27 Wren Thendor: Most truly I do
07:03:36 Quantum Windword: *smiles*
07:04:16 Tegan Tempest: *smiles*
07:04:29 Tegan Tempest: [Whisper You still have a chance to run, promise no hell ball to follow.
07:04:40 Wren Thendor: *grins*
07:04:51 Abigail Firesteed: *giggles*
07:05:12 Wren Thendor: [Whisper I am where I want to be.
07:05:19  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer: *with a smile he nods and looks over Tegan*  And you milady , Do you take Wren as your Husband, for loving and respecting him, for this day and the next seasons, for the cold adn dry, and the sun and the snow?
07:05:28 A new day dawns upon Layonara, it is now Junar 12, 1486 years since The Great Cataclysm.
07:05:31 Lance Stargazer: **he shakes hus head a bit*
07:06:44 Tegan Tempest: I certainly do
07:06:51 Wren Thendor: [Whisper *leans in and whispers to her very low*  I am sure I can cover your escape if needed
07:07:05 Abigail Firesteed: *rgins and lets out as slitght ..wheew
07:07:06 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: Not bad, not bad at all!
07:07:22 Storold Doesscha: *Nods to himself and smiles*
07:07:23 Lance Stargazer: **shakes his head again , with a smile on his lips*
07:07:33 Quantum Windword: *grins at his neice's exciment*
07:07:44 Tegan Tempest: [Whisper **leans the rest of the way to rest her head briefly with his* I am where I wish to be.
07:07:59 Wren Thendor: *smiles*
07:09:47  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer: *he raises his voice again* Is there anyone in this room who oposses to the wishes expressed by the voices and souls of this two children of the wolf ?
07:09:52 bestelf has joined as a player..
07:10:04  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer: he may speak now or fall forever silent  
07:10:30 Wren Thendor: *holds his breath for a moment*
07:10:36 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: *grins*
07:10:55 Tegan Tempest: [Whisper If they dare, duck. *winking*
07:11:02 Abigail Firesteed: *gives everyone a I dare ytou to say a word or i will hellball you look
07:11:11 Storold Doesscha: *Grins to Chakar*
07:11:23 Wren Thendor: *holds in a chuckle*
07:11:28 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: *grins and shakes his head to Storold*
07:12:36 Storold Doesscha: *Nods to Chakar*
07:15:41  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer: with that said. . I under the laws of men and gods  hereby declare you Wife and husband.
07:15:58 Abigail Firesteed: Oh ho, I like that!
07:15:58 Abigail Firesteed: *cheers*
07:16:10 Abigail Firesteed casts Imbue: Electricity
07:16:16 Wren Thendor: *takes her hand and slips a ring onto her finger*
07:16:22 Abigail Firesteed: *in her excitemet..her flowers start to spark
07:16:28 Storold Doesscha: *Smiles and claps*
07:16:41 Wren Thendor: A part of me
07:16:42 Tegan Tempest: *Takes his hand after and slips a ring on His finger*
07:16:48 Tegan Tempest: *smiles* and a part of me.
07:16:53  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer: *he smiles as Wren taes the initiative before he says*
07:17:11 Abigail Firesteed casting Flame Weapon
07:17:13 Abigail Firesteed casts Flame Weapon
07:17:24 Lance Stargazer: *he looks with a smile at that and looks over Ell for a moment then returning his sight to the couple*
07:17:25 Wren Thendor: *grins*
07:17:43  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer: You may kiss the bride  *smiling *
07:18:03 Wren Thendor: *takes her in his arms and kisses her deeply*
07:18:24  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer:
07:18:32 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: Not bad, not bad at all!
07:18:36  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer: People,  friends and family  
07:18:42 Tegan Tempest: *returns the happy kiss, kissing him deeply in return*
07:19:01  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer: This two came in as single ones, but walk out together  
07:19:35 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: *grins at Storold*
07:19:57 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: *chuckles*
07:19:59 Storold Doesscha: *Chuckles*
07:20:04  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer: Recieve them with joy, and take care of them, They will need your help on the times to come.
07:21:07  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer: [Whisper Well .. Congratulations. .
07:21:23 Tegan Tempest: *slips her arm around his waist in a hug*
07:21:27 Wren Thendor: *grins*
07:21:44  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer: [Whisper You may now take the guests to the area in the back .. anything else you need?
07:21:49 Wren Thendor: *howls for all to hear*
07:22:02 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: mating call?
07:22:11 Wren Thendor: Lets all go sit and enjoy a meal and some drink!
07:22:16 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: I am certain.
07:22:28 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: *applauds for the happy couple*
07:22:49  Martine Rae, Trelanian officer: *with that he picks his things , goes and holds both groom and bride hands wishing well fortunes and departs*
07:23:04 Wren Thendor: *thanks him*
07:23:06 Tegan Tempest: *watches Abi move to the south east corner getting the food to flow and making sure the drinks are chilled*
07:23:25 Tegan Tempest: *murmurs her gratitude to the magistrate*
07:23:32 Quantum Windword: *claps*
07:23:34 Wren Thendor: Well you are stuck with me now
07:23:35 Lance Stargazer: *he approaches and hugs both of them * Congratulations .. A fine event for a fine couple
07:23:46 Wren Thendor: Thank you commander
07:24:05 Tegan Tempest: *hugs Lance* Thank you
07:24:28 Quantum Windword: *bows to the both of them*  I am very happy for the both of you
07:24:29 Lance Stargazer: *gestures them to move forward*  More guests are awaiting  *Smiling*
07:24:43 Wren Thendor: thank you Q
07:25:00 Tegan Tempest: *goes up to Q and hugs him to* I am so glad you are here.
07:25:04
07:25:18 Quantum Windword: I am glad I could make it
07:25:29 Quantum Windword: *hugs her back*
07:25:50 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: may the Lady shine her wonders on your path together *smiles*
07:25:55 Tegan Tempest: Our niece did the food lets see how she did?
07:25:56 Wren Thendor: My thanks
07:26:12 Quantum Windword: *nods*
07:26:25 Quantum Windword: she is a wonderfull cook
07:26:33 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: yes yes, I am feeling a bit non-full already *grins*
07:26:43 Tegan Tempest: *goes to kiss Chak on the cheek* Thank you for coming
07:26:56 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: *smirks* I am happy that I could come here
07:26:58 Tegan Tempest: Go, go eat *smiles*
07:27:18 Tegan Tempest: *moves to hug Storold* Thank you for coming and sharing this day with us.
07:27:21 Storold Doesscha: *Smiles*Congratulations wonderful mrs. Tegan
07:27:37 Storold Doesscha: *Storold returns the hug*
07:27:37 Wren Thendor: This is a big chair
07:28:00 Tegan Tempest: *tugs his hand gently to get him moving towards the food*
07:28:26 Wren Thendor: Thank you for coming *smiles*
07:28:45 Tegan Tempest: *goes to put her bouqet down on the table
07:28:50 Storold Doesscha: Congratulations mister Wren, now you better be nice to her*Winks*I heard that she uses hellballs to keep men in line
07:29:16 Wren Thendor: I have had the honor a few times
07:29:41 Tegan Tempest: *stands upright turning to Wren and Storold* I heard that!
07:29:43 Storold Doesscha: *Chuckles*
07:29:47 Storold Doesscha: Uhh
07:29:48 Tegan Tempest: *smiling*
07:29:50 Wren Thendor: *grins*
07:30:00 Storold Doesscha: It was Wren!
07:30:11 Lance Stargazer: *Lance pulls the chair for her
07:30:14 Wren Thendor: yes it was *hugs her*
07:30:22 Tegan Tempest: *kisses Wren's cheek, laughing hugging him back
07:30:38 Tegan Tempest: I shall refrain from hell balls, you are hot enough for me.
07:30:47 Wren Thendor: *laughs*
07:31:17 Storold Doesscha: *Chuckles*
07:31:19 Wren Thendor: good, I would not want this fine suit to get burned off of me
07:31:28 Wren Thendor: hmmm
07:31:32 Wren Thendor: *grins*
07:31:42 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: perhaps she would want that... *grins*
07:31:55 Tegan Tempest: *gently pulls on Wren's tie* So I see Abi got you in pink anyhow.
07:32:12 Wren Thendor: yes yes she won *laughs*
07:32:12 Tegan Tempest: **laughing* Possibly, but not in public.
07:32:40 Storold Doesscha: *Smiles at the couple*
07:33:14 Lance Stargazer: *looks up* Indeed a great ocassion *As he serves some food and drink for him and Ell*
07:33:18 Tegan Tempest: *looks to the head table but looks at where there friends are sitting and motions to her head to Wren to the table*
07:33:33 Wren Thendor: I agree
07:33:50 Wren Thendor: *joins thier firends*
07:34:02 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: oofff, I shouldn't have to eat for a week
07:34:06 Wren Thendor: *holds a seat for tegan*
07:34:37 Tegan Tempest: Thank you *smiles*
07:34:47 MadHattanSpy has joined as a player..
07:34:57 Quantum Windword: *stands with the pillar to his back his long hair covering most of his face watching the guess have fun*
07:35:04 Wren Thendor: it is good to see you all here.
07:35:29 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: thank you, obliged to be here
07:35:30 Storold Doesscha: So how does it feel to be married*Grins*
07:35:45 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: feeling adult yet? *grins*
07:35:48 Lance Stargazer: This indeed makes you forget at least for a day the troubles.  those are good times to remember the good things that life can bring indeed.
07:35:59 Wren Thendor: *raises a glass* To friends and comrads, my... our family
07:36:36 Tegan Tempest: *repeats* Our family.
07:36:57 Storold Doesscha: *Storold raises his glass as well*
07:37:06 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: *raises his glass too*
07:37:08 Quantum Windword: *holds up his glass*  May your lives be full
07:37:25 Lance Stargazer: **The couple raise their glasses *
07:37:46 Wren Thendor: *drinks, but not too much*
07:38:29 Tegan Tempest: We want everyone to be happy as we are. *smiles* So that means any heart broken lady that we come across we'll send your way
07:38:45 Storold Doesscha: *Chuckles lightly*
07:38:51 Wren Thendor: hahahah
07:38:59 Storold Doesscha: I am not sure my wonderful sorceress would like that
07:39:18 Tegan Tempest: Oh? *lifting a brow curiously* Storold you have a girl?
07:39:43 Storold Doesscha: *Grins slightly*Yes, miss Clover returned
07:39:50 Wren Thendor: *listens, contently*
07:40:34 Quantum Windword: That is good to hear
07:40:35 Tegan Tempest: How wonderful *nudges Wren* who knows down the road, we may have one these to attend as well.
07:41:06 Wren Thendor: that would be good, *looks over at Abi* maybe two *laughs*
07:41:37 Tegan Tempest: [Whisper I know we agreed no presents, but well I saw this months ago. And if it helps keep you safe, if you do not need it then can sell it. *she puts something in his pocket*
07:41:55 Storold Doesscha: Uhmm.... Maybe
07:42:15 Storold Doesscha: *Looks a little nerveous*
07:42:15 Tegan Tempest: Ahh true.. true *grinning at Abi* Bear is back.
07:42:31 Wren Thendor: [Whisper You are too good to me
07:42:34 Quantum Windword: Bear?
07:43:05 Tegan Tempest: [Whisper *smilings* mutual
07:43:13 Tegan Tempest: Bear **nodding looking back to Q*
07:43:48 Quantum Windword: *looks at Abi*  You need to tell me who this Bear is at a latter date and time..
07:44:50 Micus: Greetings
07:45:02 Tegan Tempest: Uh oh Abi *smiles* Uncle is on the case
07:45:22 Tegan Tempest: *turns to Micus* Hello *smiles8
07:45:52 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: Bear? what bear?
07:45:53 Micus: *smiles at Tegan* Congratulations miss
07:46:07 Quantum Windword: *Leans his head foward alows his hair to move away from his mouth eats a little and lifts his head again*  You know I will be Tegan, maybe take him to the ccccccrypts to show this bear around a bit.
07:46:07 Tegan Tempest: *motions to the buffet in the back* Please there is plenty
07:46:08 Storold Doesscha: Mister Berak
07:46:15 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: ohh
07:46:17 Micus: And to your lucky husbond as well of course
07:46:52 Tegan Tempest: **nods approvingly* Maybe Lance, you and Wren can show him what happens if he breaks Abi's heart.
07:47:14 Tegan Tempest: Thank you  very much.
07:47:16 Storold Doesscha: You could also teach her how to create hellballs*Grins*
07:47:58 Tegan Tempest: I could, but I think three burly men surrounding him with large weapons might be better.
07:48:58 Lance Stargazer: *arches an eyebrow at that* I am sure that with bear won't be much trouble, he has come and go, but they always come together again
07:49:05 Tegan Tempest: How have you been Chak? It has been awhile it feels like.
07:49:23 Storold Doesscha: *Squints eyeing Lance*
07:50:14 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: mmm, I have recently spent some time in the Great Foret now
07:50:22 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: hunting trollocs and so forth
07:50:32 Micus: *Notices Storold at the end of the table and smiles at him*
07:51:08 Storold Doesscha: *Smiles back at Micus*
07:51:14 Quantum Windword: *hugs Tegan, shakes Wrens hand*  You two are very luck to have each other..  I must make my way home.  I told Peanut I would not be gone to long..
07:51:26 Micus: Hello again master Storold, you probably cant remember me, but we met some years ago.
07:51:55 Micus: My name is Micus Sunweaver.
07:51:59 Tegan Tempest: **turns in her chair to rise to give Q a proper hug* Thank you for coming my friend *kissing his cheek* Give Peanut our love to.
07:52:00 Quantum Windword: *Hugs Iellwen and shakes Lances hand*  Bye for now my friend
07:52:31 Storold Doesscha: *Nods slightly to Q*
07:52:34 Lance Stargazer: *The couple stands and each give a hug to him*
07:52:55 Lance Stargazer: Stay close Master . sweet waters and easy waters till we met again .
07:53:04 Quantum Windword: *Nods and wispers*  You take care of wren now, becarefull with him..
07:53:15 Tegan Tempest: *whispers back* I promise.
07:53:38 Quantum Windword: *nods to Storold*  It was good to see you again
07:54:21 Tegan Tempest: Micus you said? How did you meet Storold?
07:54:55 Micus: I happened upon him in the big square in Hempstead. On a bench i believe.
07:55:09 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: heh, the usual phenomenom
07:55:14 Wren Thendor: I was just going to say you met him on a bench
07:55:26 Wren Thendor: *grins*
07:55:31 Micus: *smiles at that*
07:55:48 Wren Thendor: Micus is it?
07:56:01 Micus: *nods* it is
07:56:07 Tegan Tempest: *bites her lip smiling* How I ment Storold I believe as well, a long time ago. A bench in Hlint.
07:56:11 Storold Doesscha: **Shakes his head a little to himself*I am not on a bench now
07:56:24 Wren Thendor: I am Wren, Thank you for coming and sharing this day with us
07:56:36 Wren Thendor: *laughs*
07:56:49 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: Chakar is my name, Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir
07:57:00 Wren Thendor: I met him on a bench in Hlint as well
07:57:11 Micus: It is my pleasure.
07:57:54 Micus: So now the question is: How did you two meet? *looks at Wren and Tegan with a smile*
07:58:01 Storold Doesscha: Hey now, I was bound to be the benchsitter, I promised Kaiser to take his place when he retired
07:58:15 Wren Thendor: *laughs at that*
07:58:37 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: someone has to keep the dust from coming down on the benches *smiles*
07:59:11 Wren Thendor: *to micus* Well we met so very long ago, but it was here in Hlint.
07:59:49 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: ah the good old days, when Hlint was the hub of adventurers
07:59:52 Micus: I heard this town used to be a busy place
07:59:57 Tegan Tempest: *smiles, her mind drifts back* By the old trash can.
08:00:05 Wren Thendor: *grins*
08:00:08 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: cute *grins*
08:00:27 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: was there... "love" in the air? *grins*
08:00:28 Tegan Tempest: *sighs smiling* back in the day yes.
08:00:50 Kian has joined as a player..
08:00:58 Tegan Tempest: *smirks at Chaks words* Back then? No *grins* Mister Hearthrob here.
08:01:07 Wren Thendor: *laughs*
08:01:42 Wren Thendor: I was... a bit busy in those days *grins*
08:02:31 Tegan Tempest: *squeezes his hand* A bit busy huh *teasingly* I bet.
08:02:34 Micus: So you had more an eye to goblins and ogres than pretty ladies eh? *grins*
08:02:47 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: indeed, back in the days I used to harvest herbs for profession *smiles*
08:02:56 Wren Thendor: sure that sounds good
08:03:02 Wren Thendor: *laughs*
08:03:28 Wren Thendor: and trying to dodge fireballs
08:03:46 Tegan Tempest: Which, by the way they were not all coming from me back then.
08:04:00 Wren Thendor: yes not ALL of them
08:04:03 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: *grins*
08:04:20 Micus: Well it seems waiting paid off for you *raises his glass for a toast and winks at them over the rim*
08:04:22 Tegan Tempest: **laughs* I take credit for some of them
08:04:41 Wren Thendor: *raises his glass and laughs*
08:05:15 Tegan Tempest: Sometimes you don't know what you have in front of you.
08:05:26 Lance Stargazer: That is so true  
08:05:36 Wren Thendor: indeed
08:05:39 Tegan Tempest: Till you open your eyes and see what was staring at you the whole time.
08:05:49 Wren Thendor: *hugs Tegan*
08:06:03 Tegan Tempest: *kisses Wren's cheek and hugs him back*
08:06:29 Lance Stargazer: **The couple looks intently at the other , shaking his head*
08:07:38 Wren Thendor: The truth is that we have known eachother for many years but it was not until recently that we found eachother
08:07:45 Storold Doesscha: **Nods a little*
08:07:56 Storold Doesscha: After traveling together in Hilm?
08:08:23 Wren Thendor: yes during the war.
08:08:28 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: aww, be still, my beating heart *slaps humorously at the left side of his own chest*
08:09:17 Micus: Actually i heard about your wedding here because i was looking for a woman called Abigail. Is she by any chance here? *looks around the room*
08:09:20 Wren Thendor: *laughs*
08:09:39 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: she is there, but awfully busy **gestures at the far end of the room*
08:09:56 Wren Thendor: now why are you looking for her?
08:10:12 Lance Stargazer: *he raises his sight with some intrest *
08:10:26 Micus: Ahh *takes a note of her* I will get a chance to talk with her later then.
08:10:34 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: umgh *just barely manages to gulp down the last of the pie*
08:10:47 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: oh my, oh my
08:11:00 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: that was delicious
08:11:05 Tegan Tempest: *whispers to Wren* A suitor perhaps?
08:11:07 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: almost... devilicious *grins*
08:11:09 Wren Thendor: you sure you cant fit one more piece in
08:11:09 Micus: I was hoping she could teach me some skill i seek to master.
08:11:23 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: I am positive of that Wren *grins*
08:11:37 Wren Thendor: *to tegan* I hope not, the poor boy would have to deal with bear
08:11:53 Wren Thendor: and you know how he gets *laughs*
08:12:11 Tegan Tempest: I haven't seen Bear yet, I wonder if he is afraid
08:12:23 Wren Thendor: hahahah
08:12:24 Storold Doesscha: *Smiles*Are you looking for her as a teacher for imbuing your weapon
08:12:39 Wren Thendor: he is still trying to wash the farmer smell off
08:13:01 Micus: I am. *smiles at storold* Actually, years ago you yourself gave me some lessons.
08:13:29 Tegan Tempest: He cannot smell as worse as he did.
08:13:41 Storold Doesscha: *Nods a little*
08:13:45 Storold Doesscha: I taughs many
08:14:02 Storold Doesscha: *Coughs a little*
08:14:07 Storold Doesscha: Taught
08:14:07 Micus: I would be most grateful, and honored of course, if you might be able to help me some more.
08:14:10 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: poor Bear
08:14:21 Wren Thendor: indeed you have storold.
08:14:35 Wren Thendor: *gets up to go talk with some other guests*
08:15:34 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: ah yes, that gives me a lame excuse of an excuse
08:15:44 Chakar Achmed El'Mujahir: thank you all for your company

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Rumour Has It / Trip to the Great Spikes

« on: August 20, 2011, 06:15:12 am »

*rumor is spread that Gunder is organizing a trip into the Great Spikes, those interested in participating should meet at the Camp Fire in Center at the appointed time*

//Starting time is Saturday 5:00 pm Eastern time....please come, enjoy the journey and the RP.

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General Discussion / Nostalgia Crawl Tonight?

« on: August 13, 2011, 06:57:51 pm »

For all those places we haven't been to in a long while and maybe even forgot?

Was wandering the desert today and completely forgot about an old area set that's a heck of a lot of fun (if it's still there).

It'd be neat meet in center maybe and try and think of those places you never actually think to go.

Center - 10 PM EST, Tonight, Levels 5-20ish?

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Layonara Server / Announcement: Please Welcome...

« on: August 10, 2011, 02:35:04 pm »

.... Pibemanden and Geloooooo to the Character Approvers Team. They will be working with us to start moving the process along more quickly. Thanks to them for stepping into this position to help keep Layonara running as smoothly as possible.

~row (and the CA team)

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General Discussion / OH boy... *shakes his fists at Bioware*

« on: August 03, 2011, 02:38:56 am »

So installed a new HDD today and wanted to make a clean instal of the game on it. Everything is fine until I need to make the update of the game.. and it tells me to get the critical rebuild. I copy the link into my browser, and I ger redirected to the new bioware forum.. no links what so ever to download the critical rebuild.

So.. since Bioware has obviously stopped it's support of the game (there's no download section for the game on their new ea/bioware website that I could find.) Here's the link to the critical rebuilt 1.69 I found on the vault.

Note: If you're using the diamond english version of the game under windows, you'll need this update NWNEnglish1.69HotUUpdate.exe

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Layonara Server / Annoucement: Please Welcome...

« on: July 25, 2011, 10:35:20 pm »

... Our newest GMs to the world.

Lonnarin

Ravemore

Pseudonym

Alatriel

They are going to be jumping in very soon and learning their tools and tricks. In the next few months they'll be getting their feet wet in the world of running quests for you all.

Thanks again to everyone who applied and interviewed or even entertained the idea of applying for the position.

Regards,

The GM Team

[SIZE=10]p.s. Please do not haze the new GMs until they have been in their new bunks for at least three weeks. Thank you.[/SIZE]

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General Discussion / Hipshot Thought

« on: July 17, 2011, 02:43:42 am »

[SIZE=10]***post theme music* Sorry if you don't like bluegrass covers.  Lonn... you can put on some Celtic Frost or whatever it is you proud deviants listen to**[/SIZE]*

I'll admit I haven't given it more then 60 seconds thought.  Probably the problem with most my posts in the past.  That and I'll spend a half hour posting on a 60 second thought, instead of thinking for a half hour before writing.  I'll take the good with the bad on that one I suppose.  Anyhow.



Can you imagine how fun it'd be if everyone started a new character in two weeks and stuck with them as their primary?  Plot quests and everything?




I know its easy for me to say.  Back after two years, the few real roleplay attachments of PC's have left or died off, or moreso they're just not around much.  The best is dead.  No offense to the dudes I always played with... especially you Milty - I know Steel's sensitive to that sort of thing.

Logged on today... got luckier with emeralds then I ever have.  Seemed fun to do.  But yeah - didn't even see Storold sitting around to maybe have a chat that's pretty much like old senile guys playing chess at a park, complaining about politics from the last four decades.  Saw Ang and Alantha on, but there was a DM there so I figured I wouldn't interrupt.  They like their European thing and usually have a conversation that's tough to break into.  Tea, gravlax, and men playing field hockey... that sort of thing.  The sophistication usually cripples me.

Back on point... holy cow it was a lot of emeralds for three veins!  Even ran so long my daughter's naptime ran over and I had to scramble out of the deep knowing I was emotionally scarring her with abandonment.

Hold on... back on point - think about it.  What if two weeks from now every player logged in with a level 1 they could be in love with?  Excited about the character... and knowing everyone else was there.  It wasn't just a microgroup based off a mini-plotline that maybe everyone isn't 100% into rp'ing (which is great - don't get me wrong, I respect the efforts)... but every active player, not a theme group.

You can argue a million points, each of which have a lot of value... but there's not one of you that can say you don't get that itch with the server status when you see a bunch of folks your level.  And it's not in a two year old plotline you can't jump in or are afraid to join.  It's just folks in the same boat as you, in the same place as you.  It's a great server.  The graphics are horrible, the million and four overrides like to break people's computers so that you see stacked squirrels instead of gnomes... but it's all here.  The story is there.  The people are there.  We're just so spread out, and in our own stories, and usually not willing to start anew with the new within the mmo waiting around the difficult corner that we cling to the abandoned coffee houses of 24 timezones, viable level brackets, and character relationships.

Think about logging into Hlint, looking around, and seeing 15 people that you know are in the same boat as you on both ability... and story.  Think about that plot quest where you're not the one who's story backbone is a pelt quest you finished yesterday... standing next to Plen ---- and likewise not the 410 year old epic human who's trying to both enjoy what story and presence you've created while not drowning out the crowds you want so much to find common ground with around you.  It's hard for both sides.  Think about logging into that old Hlint.  Maybe it lasts three months, maybe it lasts a year before every old concern creeps back in... but it'd be a great time while it lasted... and it'd be better then 19 emeralds in one run, as lucky as they were.

But like I said.  Easy for me to say.

Still going to say it though.  It'd be a heck of a time.

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General Discussion / Varka's last quest

« on: July 05, 2011, 03:37:40 pm »

I'm looking for people who were apart of Varka's last quest where he was turned to stone. I seemed to have lost my logs from that quest. So I can not recall all the information. The reason being is that I plan on doing an event that celebrates what happened and tell the story to those who care to listen.

So if you have your logs or information on who was there and who got what gift would be great. Just send me a PM.

Thanks
MJ

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Layonara Server / Version 3.30.5 is online!

« on: June 08, 2011, 11:29:11 am »

[SIZE=32]Version 3.30.5 is online![/SIZE]
 
 NO DOWNLOADS ARE NEEDED FOR THIS UPDATE
 
Changes/fixes:

• Adjustments to Kuhl areas and Fort of Last Hope to reflect plot/finale events
• Adjustments to Audira and a few nearby areas to reflect plot/finale events
• Adjustments to Parched Hills cave to reflect plot/finale events
• Adjustments to Mount Thil and Voltrex to reflect volcanic activity
• Added Siphe Garra
• Fixed Titanium Enchancement II and III to have correct tagging

That's it!

Oh and in case no one has noticed, there should now (as of the prior reset) be a recipe for Ancient Dire Bear slings.

Enjoy!

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General Discussion / Resigning as GM

« on: May 31, 2011, 04:40:17 am »

It is time for me to hand my GM batch to another.

The plot is nearing its end and the remaining parts are in very capable hands.

So, after more years than I care to count I am resigning from my position as GM in Layonara's amazing Team of GMs.

Before I move on to being 'just' a player I have one thing I would like to ask all you players out there:


At times on quests where you feel wronged or feel that the outcome was not fair, please try to remember why the GMs are here. They are here to make this world around your characters a living and breathing entity that provides you with entertainment and fun. That is the basic idea.

So, instead of taking the fight to the GM and/or the Team, try to consider whether the incident in question is one that your character might deal with in an IC fashion - perhaps that was the intent of the GM in the first place.

Like you, GMs are people and people will walk away if you rattle them enough. After all, they are not acting GMs for their own sake, but for the sake of others.

This was not based on a recent episode or a current situation in game. Please consider this a plea that you might consider in the future. I have seen it happen too many times over the years and it simply burns people out, which ends up making this place less colourful and alive.


Finally, I wish you all the very best of luck and hope that many of you will continue to contribute to this magical place that is Layonara. For me the time has come to move on, although I will probably be around with Kobal now and then.


Kind regards,

Harlas

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Hall of Heroes and Heroines / Sallaron Tempest

« on: December 21, 2010, 10:33:15 am »

Sallaron Tempest.

For many, the name may have little to no meaning. Just an ordinary name for what was supposed to be an ordinary man. So ordinary, that the only thing this man ever wanted ... was to be ordinary. Live out an ordinary, simple life.
And he tried so very hard to have the ordinary life, fought so hard to have it, and fought even harder to keep it, that in the end... it became so very far removed from an ordinary life that he himself would find himself a hero.

Some may perhaps come across his journal. Some may consider it a mish-mash of unexplainable jargon. Others may find it worth the read, with pearls of wisdom hidden within its lines.

Others, perhaps of a certain character, might perhaps recognise his other name, Lord Reaver.
A name chosen for him by another, and given to Sallaron to protect his family from the things he was forced to do, and had to do, to keep them safe.
Step into Hurm and ask of the name, and hear what tales they tell of this ordinary man. I guarantee you will be surprised.

And if you should know the secret of Folian's Wood, pass through there, in the depths of the Forest of Mists. Pass through Folian's pass, and find the stream by the cliffs, and the old bench that sits there.
Take a moment to sit and rest, and read the moss covered plaque.
And remember, that there is no such thing, as an ordinary life....

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General Discussion / Dear NWN

« on: June 20, 2010, 11:19:09 am »

Dear Neverwinter Nights,

I never actually finished your official campaign (any of them), and most of even my favorite modules were left off around 95% completion. No more than a handful of areas from the module project I started were ever done, even though building was the only reason I went PW surfing to begin with. I am a poor modeler and have not given you any shiny new toys like other people have over the years, as with my most valiant efforts I am generally just translating the work of others to work for us. I rarely finish stories, and my scripting in any language is akin to the tourist that greets natives with "the cat is black" and says his farewells as "the cheese is stinky".

I only dabbled with your sequel, and even when I poked my head into another PW I didn't speak with another soul. I bought that nice premium module that I heard was very good, but like other very good modules I only got halfway through it, along with that expansion. Expansions. I've found that the things I love most about your sequel are the models that got ripped from it and given to you. Enjoy!

I did not get you a card, because I hate cards, and also I don't care for wrapping paper, bows, and in general anyone bothering me, and also I am officially 2 days late. But I thought I would say it anyway.

Happy 8th Birthday, NWN!

Eight years later you are getting some of the best content since your release. Here are just a few examples of the continued labors of love on your behalf, to cheer you and make up for my own lack of contribution. I did not even count the last patch they labored on for you, and the premium modules that were cancelled but given to the community, or any of the older content that is still in the top ranks!

NWShader (Ignore them when they say adding bloom to NWN is like putting lipstick on a pig - they should have said gilding a lily. The possibilities cannot be measured!)
NWNCQ
NWN Enhanced
sixesthrice's pretty tilesets
CTP Babylon
CEP 2.3 (the new DM tools are crazy!)
Senemenelas' Underdark Tileset
KotoR Heads
SciFi Placeables
Worms Fantasy Interiors
Sen's Seasonal Workshop (remember when we were trying to make the seasons change dynamically with worms, NWN? That was silly. This is easy.)
Community Music Pack

Lastly, while I do not have anything of my own that is anything of note, and have not in general added to your lifespan with so much as a font, you must understand that with your kind I am a fickle creature. Drawn to shiny and ever dissatisfied with its empty reflection, I move on and on and on from "games," leaving a trail of open manuals and dusty boxes behind me, bouncing from latest and greatest back to Betrayal at Krondor, Mario, and King's Quest, and, more recently, Lemmings. Forget all the others. You are the only one I have been (semi-)faithful to, and with you are the only characters (singular) I've made that have lasted any significant length of time, even when we are called silly for still caring about a game nearing a decade-old and wanting to do good things for it. Did I say a decade? No, no, you are closer to 5 than 10. Forget all that.

So thank you for the toolset, and thank you for Acacea, and happy birthday!

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General Discussion / The End of a Warrior

« on: April 05, 2010, 12:38:12 pm »

*Ty tombs home with Trenton's body and quickly brings it to the Hospital desperately seeking aid...but there is none to give*

A warrior's death was fitting, his life in the service of the mighty Vorax.  He lived to fight evil and he lived to teach others to be strong.  Hopefully his memory will be lasting, his contribution to the safety of good citizens across Layonara remembered.  

His victory cry "Feel the Axe of Vorax!" should be written on his gravestone and his fellow warriors in arms should be honored to continue the good work, to fight the good fight.

//I've had a blast playing Trenton and I feel lucky to have had the chance to play him as long as I did.  Thanks again to the team for instituting the Graceful Plea system that allowed him to come back from his first permanent death.  Thank you to all those who enjoyed Trenton's company and who made it so much fun for me to play with you.  Your roleplay is superb and you all make Layonara the exceptional experience that it is.

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General Discussion / You Will Be Missed

« on: March 16, 2010, 08:09:54 pm »

Jonathan Selmek aka Daren Valhaikor aka poohbear383340 died this morning in a fatal car crash.  

He was a great roleplayer and really knew how to throw you a curve. His characters were well known and quite diverse from each other.

You will be sorely missed.

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Layonara Server / Please Welcome To The Team ...

« on: February 15, 2010, 07:13:42 pm »

The Layonara Team is pleased to welcome three new Gamemasters and four new Lore editors onto the Team!


Please join us in congratulating and welcoming our three new Gamemasters: Aerimor, thedagda and Lance Stargazer. We have every confidence they will succeed in their new positions and we will see some great quests from these individuals once they are finished their mentoring period! We are very excited to be inviting them on board.

Please also join us in welcoming and congratulating our new Lore Editors: Cinnabar, cbnicholson, Asmodean and Spike. We look forward to working with all four of you, and we are thankful for your help in making the LORE site as accessible and up-to-date as possible.


Thank you to all who applied. The Team was gratified by the enthusiasm from the community, and we feel fortunate to be a part of a community with so many membres who are eager to give back in any way they can.

Sincerely,
~Carillon

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Rumour Has It / In loving memory

« on: January 13, 2010, 06:46:14 pm »

~In loving memory of my dear wife, Amanda Doesscha~

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Whose life was cut unfortunately short by Trollocs.
May the Lady of Spells forever watch over her soul.

Amanda's Layonaran remains are being transported to her home town on Voltrex where it will be buried according to the wishes of her family there.

~Storold Doesscha

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Layonara Server / Version 3.21.5 is online

« on: November 12, 2009, 08:54:10 pm »

Version 3.21.5 is online!

This is a small one, consisting mostly of area-related updates, but worth putting in.

• Remodel to 237 Haft Lake District
• Tweak Great Forest spawns a bit (Giants and Trollocs)
• Adjustments to Natural Cavern for balance reasons
• Temporary plot-relevant areas added to Central
• Increased mithril spawns slightly
• Fixed exploitable terrain in a high-level CNR area
• Fixed broken transition in the Broken Halls
• Fixed Temple of Vierdri'ira vendor to sell the right flag
• Renamed the Unicorn Inn to the Jhemina Inn
• Update Leringard to reflect the recent Arms fire
• added command toggle combat_xp to toggle the gaining of XP from combat *
  
• Skald Make Them Bleed ability should now properly cancel invisibility and Greater Sanctuary
• Fixed order of dialog options in ox conversation
• Added Chair - Decor deed to furniture vendor
• Fixed Kit's reference to Ogres to say Gnolls instead

* toggle combat_xp can be used by those people who are waiting for CDQs for PrCs and other reasons and wish to halt their progression without having to ask GMs for XP removal during the waiting period.  Note that there is no accounting or tracking of XP that would have been gained when this setting is "off".  Use this at your own responsibility.  The GM Team will not hand back XP for inadvertent use.

There it is!  Thanks to those who supplied input to this, and also to Minerva for her plot areas.  

Enjoy!

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General Discussion / Lest We Forget

« on: November 11, 2009, 02:08:26 am »

YouTube - A Pittance of Time - Terry Kelly
 
 I hope at the 11th hour you take the time to pay respect.
 
 

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Just for Fun / Praise for Dorg

« on: November 06, 2009, 07:49:37 pm »

Dorganath, our friendly administrator, can always be found
hard at work in these forums. Dorg works independently, without
wasting valuable time resorting to pettiness. Dorg never
thinks twice about assisting fellow forum members, and he always
finishes given projects on time. Often he takes extended
measures to complete his promises, sometimes skipping healthy
breaks. Dorg is a dedicated individual who has absolutely no
vanity in spite of his high accomplishments and profound
knowledge in his field. I firmly believe that Dorg can be
classed as a high-calibre contributor, the type that cannot be
dispensed with. Consequently, I truly recommend that Dorg be
promoted to Supreme Leader of Layonara, and a proposal will be
executed as soon as possible.