Pipstickz

The arrows are gone, no worries.

Molquert is a Council-sponsored quest, the reward being something special and unique: revival. To me, the fact that people are offering rewards like this is an insult to anybody trying to revive people for its own sake. If the powers that be find that Molquert is not working, it'll change, though it may take time. Patience. If you still want to reward people for the effort of reviving people, I would suggest not advertising it and seeking them out after they do it. As for the conflict of interests stuff, there's not much else to be said: Seig, good job, you have an excellent way of causing problems and then getting angry about it.

Sasha Lilias had the Dimensional Shifters revived and given to her (she is no longer in the alliance): Ann. 2230 Kyphis got abilities pertaining to his role as Chronicler: Ann. 2236 MRAlyon made role leader of the MR Fraternity: Ann. 2246 Neno Veliki and Fire Starter got the new position of Avatar Manager, dealing with Gold Avatars and possibly other things (there have been many people caught for stolen artwork since then, may or may not be related): Ann. 2331 Awiiya was given the job of updating the public on Council activity, which he has since resigned from: Ann. 2338 Phantom Orchid has an official role as a dream person: Ann. 2336 and Ann. 2341 Just took a quick scan through the announcements since the beginning of March.

I could help, just let me know and I'll make a run through.

Not guaranteed satisfaction, just extra punishment if they're caught. If somebody actually intends to cheat you, they know about possible risks and have most likely accepted the possibility, an extra possible punishment isn't going to deter them all that much.

It's also easy to forget, then you get unnecessary warnings. People would love that.

[quote name='Burns' timestamp='1345355633' post='120446'] Also, as far as i know, there are no ingame punishments for [b]attempted[/b] frauds, while i think those should definitely exist on the forum. [/quote] I don't, this is the point of contention for me. I don't like the idea of people being punished for what the mods believe is an attempt, because you simply have to look at Fang to see where this could get messy. Therefore, I would suggest punishments and warnings stay out of it until it can be proven that somebody is actually trying to pull something, whether that's the actual crime or a second attempt.

If Joe posts a topic saying "I'm gonna sell you a grasan with 20 million heat" and it turns out to only have 6500 heat when you get it, Joe would not only be punished in-game, but on the forum as well. If Steve does the exact same, but using PMs or mood panel instead, he gets off with only the in-game punishment. That does not make sense. The forum rule is a preventative measure that is unnecessary, when you take into account that not only do people get the system punishments, but social pressure and bad trading reputation as well. Best case scenario if you do this, you prevent the one or two people who actually try something, worst case scenario, you warn/punish a bunch of people who've done nothing strictly wrong and may have good intentions, and make plenty of people frustrated.

Memory stones are harvest-able, blank "learning stones" that can be harvested by tools currently controlled by GG citizens. They can be infused with a spell by somebody who has enough casts, for either two or three casts upon use of the infused stone.

I don't like the idea of punishing somebody on the forum for something they did in-game. Banning from the market section, maybe, though that is quite harsh, but general forum warning points, no. [url="http://magicduel.com/pages/trial.jaco_vs_granos.php"]Jaco Vs Granos[/url] If somebody is cheated, I would suggest going to the Council and posting about it on the forum.

[url="http://magicduel.invisionzone.com/topic/12864-regarding-a-possible-rulechange/"]http://magicduel.invisionzone.com/topic/12864-regarding-a-possible-rulechange/[/url] While I see no problem with making sure nobody gets cheated, I do have one question: What would be the punishment for breaking this rule?

To me, having only the information in this topic (well, let's be honest, what I've read of it), this is what it looks like: Ivorak and Etluc worked together to try to get an item from Fang for free Fang made a bunch of people angry by seeming to be trying to cheat people, no matter what his intentions from the beginning were Seig is doing the usual stuff Now unless I've got some facts wrong, which could easily happen because there's obviously some history here that I'm not going to bother searching for or remembering, you're ALL stupid in your own special ways: Ivorak, Etluc and Fang for bad business etiquette, and Seig for the over-reacting as is common.

Did Ivorak offer to buy it in the first place or did he just demand it?

I've been walking around gathering heat, and I noticed that even though I still always seem to get 100 heat per step, it's not often that I see the tens place where you'd think it would be after taking a few steps. I did a bit of walking around checking it out, and it seems to me that even when my heat is empty, it is still counting down from 99 to 0, and when I take the first step it will give me whatever that number is and then proceed with the 100 per step. Example: I took one step, 72 heat gained, kept walking back and forth checking my heat after every step, until I got over 1000, then I took one extra step and stored the heat in an orb. I click the ring, no heat, then took a step and got 139.

Those three things are all things that can change, while as far as I know, DNA is static and partially based on the questions you answer at the beginning of the game, relating to what looks "better" or something, with the coloured squares and stuff. Other possibilities are join date/time, ID number, character name, stuff like that.

Grido, the purpose to putting it on the forum is to ask the community to pitch in where available. If she does indeed spend time there and encourages others to do so as well, then her primary intent is not to take a run at you or the LHOs. Would you not agree that asking everybody to try to come and help out for a bit is a good thing? Most likely not something that could be done with a private message.

I still remember racing you, even if we grew apart, and you grew into a tree.

[quote name='Burns' timestamp='1343826468' post='118897'] Thanks for the nice input, but any not-grinder form of 'training' is pointless currently, and i'll not recruit newbies as long as an ally can be taken against the ally's will with such ease. [/quote] Pointless for you, maybe, but it gives people something to do, and your alliance has a particular advantage regarding takeovers with Grido's illusions, no? [quote name='Liberty4life' timestamp='1343826472' post='118898'] ooo look somebody is jelly cuz he aint in SOS and SOS purpose didnt change much since it was formed, granos was villain, eon is villain, only difference is they both have their own methods [/quote] Granos did nothing with SoS, Ailith did nothing with SoS, I did nothing with SoS, now Eon gets to do nothing with SoS. Jealous? Not anymore. I don't make a habit out of holding pointless grudges. Most of the time. If you want to tell me SoS is being used for something, I'd be happy to hear, and change my post. [quote name='dst' timestamp='1343826817' post='118900'] Pipstickz, my job cannot be posted on the forum and I cannot form "official" reports for general MD population. I suggest you read the description of my ally from the Ann and maybe then you'll understand. Maybe then you'll understand why this ally has so few members as well. Or maybe not...because I don't expect you (personally) to actually understand when you're blinded by hatred. And this is my last post to this thread. The ones that have eyes to see will see. The ones that have ears to hear will hear. The rest...well..I don't care . Enjoy the summer! [/quote] Not blinded by hatred, I just see it differently. What is the point of you controlling an alliance? What would you lose by not having it? Could your job be done without it?

In the past, Necrovion has been a source of excitement and ultimately history within MD. I realize that perhaps that particular image no longer suits you, but I'm hopeful that we can figure out some way around it, to once again create excitement and history.

[quote name='(Zl-eye-f)-nea' timestamp='1343824877' post='118879'] I have no issue with the logo not having been uploaded. It will be uploaded when it can be. People complaining about it only makes me want it to take as long as physically possible to be honest, because its not your logo, its ours. As far as anyone else is concerned for now not having a logo is our logo if that makes you feel better. [/quote] I know it's not a real issue, hence the little angry face just for you. [quote name='(Zl-eye-f)-nea' timestamp='1343824877' post='118879'] So we have a clear role which is good....but that clear role is sitting and talking in chat which is bad. That doesn't make a lot of sense. I thought our role was to defend Bob? I'm pretty sure we do do that every single day, and every specific time too. We already do Bob related quests and events. We just dont do little pre-organised forum announced festivals - is that what you want? We arn't CoE, it's really not our style. Guess we could do a Bob festival or something though, will think about it. [/quote] Identifying the role is easy, this is good, and of course when I say you just sit and talk, it is an over-simplification, but that is ultimately what RP is, and also what MD boils down to for some people, totally fine for them, could be better to me. As for quests and stuff, I see your quest, but I am trying to address the alliance as a whole. If there have been things and I have simply missed them, I apologize. What is your style? Random events, or what? [quote name='(Zl-eye-f)-nea' timestamp='1343824877' post='118879'] Is there a purpose to this list of yours or just want to get talks going on alliance activity for the bazillionth time? Serious question, not taking the Michael. Z [/quote] I happened to have some time and figured I'd put something out there, if someone reads it and tries to do something, good for them, I'll be happy. If you don't like it, write it off and forget about it, not a big deal.

So, in other words, no meaningful reason. Better now?

So, here's my view on every single alliance (with members) out there. [color=#008000]This is a positive thing.[/color] [color=#b22222]This is a negative thing.[/color] [color=#daa520]This is a suggestion.[/color] It's as true as I could make it, feel free to let me know if I've gone and said something outright wrong, and all that. This is all just based on my personal opinion and observation, after all. Use accordingly. [u]Marind Bell[/u] Seekers of Enlightenment [color=#008000]-Important and interesting research[/color] [color=#b22222]-Small public impact[/color] [color=#daa520]-Merge into Knights of the Bell as research branch[/color] Knights of the Bell [color=#008000]-Primary Marind Bell alliance[/color] [color=#008000]-Diverse role possibilities[/color] [color=#b22222]-Small recruitment effort[/color] [color=#b22222]-Inactive members[/color] [color=#b22222]-Almost no purpose for military groups[/color] [color=#daa520]-Develop training partnership with other alliances[/color] [color=#daa520]-Target younger players for recruitment, giving you members and them purpose[/color] Water Dowsers [color=#008000]-Lots of public presence, logging water levels[/color] [color=#b22222]-Usually little need for water itself[/color] [color=#daa520]-Partner with other guilds to make tea[/color] [u]Golemus Golemicarum[/u] Guerrilla Golemicarum [color=#008000]-Primary Golemus alliance[/color] [color=#008000]-Clear leadership[/color] [color=#b22222]-Few new recruits[/color] [color=#daa520]-Develop training partnership with other alliances[/color] [color=#daa520]-Target younger players for recruitment, giving you members and them purpose[/color] MR Fraternity [color=#008000]-Piece of history[/color] [color=#b22222]-One active member[/color] [color=#b22222]-Almost no purpose for military groups[/color] [color=#daa520]-Merge into Guerrilla Golemicarum, differentiate with name and flag if necessary[/color] Kelle'tha Order [color=#008000]-Important and interesting research[/color] [color=#b22222]-Small public presence and impact[/color] [color=#b22222]-Only one active member[/color] [color=#daa520]-Merge into Guerrilla Golemicarum, keep forum for discussion[/color] [color=#daa520]-Recruit[/color] Lair Keepers (maybe a little biased, but issues are obvious anyways) [color=#b22222]-Role unfulfilled[/color] [color=#b22222]-Single inactive member[/color] [color=#daa520]-Give role to someone else or disband, probably both[/color] Fusioneers [color=#008000]-Dedicated members[/color] [color=#b22222]-Little use as it stands[/color] [color=#daa520]-Partner with other guilds to make tea[/color] [u]Loreroot[/u] Guardians of the Root [color=#008000]-Primary Loreroot alliance[/color] [color=#008000]-Public presence, mostly through few key members[/color] [color=#b22222]-Leadership unclear[/color] [color=#b22222]-A few inactive members[/color] [color=#daa520]-Develop training partnership with other alliances[/color] [color=#daa520]-Set short term goals or positions to give purpose to current and future members[/color] Woodcutters [color=#b22222]-Many inactive members[/color] [color=#b22222]-No recruitment[/color] [color=#daa520]-Partner with other guilds to make tea[/color] [color=#daa520]-Merge into Guardians of the Root[/color] Crafters [color=#008000]-Dedicated members[/color] [color=#008000]-Important role[/color] [color=#b22222]-Little to no recruitment[/color] [color=#daa520]-Recruit[/color] [color=#daa520]-Expand item creation possibility[/color] [color=#daa520]-Advertise/sponsor quests[/color] [u]Necrovion[/u] Tainted Warriors [color=#008000]-Important and interesting research[/color] [color=#008000]-Good recruitment effort[/color] [color=#b22222]-Some inactive members[/color] [color=#daa520]-Make news[/color] [u]Archives[/u] Archivists [color=#008000]-Clear and useful role[/color] [color=#b22222]-Little public impact[/color] [color=#b22222]-Inactive members[/color] [color=#daa520]-Record stuff and stick it on the forum, write articles regarding past events[/color] [color=#daa520]-Teach new players about the past[/color] Dimensional Shifters [color=#008000]-Revived with good intentions[/color] [color=#008000]-Good recruitment[/color] [color=#b22222]-Unclear purpose[/color] [color=#daa520]-Create long term goals[/color] [u]Tribunal[/u] Caretakers [color=#b22222]-Inactive members[/color] [color=#b22222]-No public impact[/color] [color=#daa520]-Do something[/color] Seal of Six [color=#b22222]-No apparent purpose[/color] [color=#daa520]-Show Tribunal loyalty[/color] Treasure Keepers [color=#008000]-Clear and important role[/color] [color=#008000]-Good recruitment[/color] [color=#008000]-Good public presence[/color] [color=#b22222]-Useless while not "on the job"[/color] [color=#daa520]-Find a purpose between sponsorships/deliveries[/color] Soldiers of the Inner Sun [color=#ee82ee]-Well, no sense talking about this.[/color] [u]Others[/u] Shattered Illusions [color=#b22222] -No public impact[/color] [color=#b22222] -Two non-alt members[/color] [color=#b22222] -No apparent role[/color] [s][color=#daa520] -Remind me why dst needs an alliance?[/color][/s] [color=#daa520] -Do anything that constitutes a need for an alliance[/color] Defenders of Bob [color=#008000]-Clear role[/color] [color=#008000]-Dedicated members[/color] [color=#b22222]-No pretty pichure > [/color] [color=#b22222]-Role consists of sitting and talking in chat[/color] [color=#daa520]-Create Bob-centric quests or events[/color]

I doubt there is any need to see the rest of the scores, if the prize is simply coins that could be given as a gift without question anyways. Apart from participants and sponsors, I don't see any need for anyone to know the full range of scores.

But this shouldn't even matter, because you're not the one fighting, your creatures are.

[quote name='stavaroiu' timestamp='1343342993' post='118326'] Nah, i think its more likely you cant swing / lift the sword at all cause your too weak. With neg stats i imagine you cant even face palm your opponent, a sword and armor makes you only more of an sitting duck. I would love to see some new armor sets though. [/quote] I wouldn't say stats work that way, because you can always go 0% in a fight and your stats won't matter, so you could still potentially win.