SageWoman

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[quote name='Jester' date='23 August 2009 - 09:41 AM' timestamp='1251038476' post='40058'] Does reputation affect anything? If not, why do you care? If it does mean that much to you then try to look at which posts have negative reputation and then figure out why they do. I don't really see this as an issue that deserves time spent on it, complaining about it will just get you more negative reputation probably. [/quote] I care because I do not like looking at RED with a negative number like (looks) -11. Takes me back to my school days (shudders). I personally do not like it and voiced my disapproval of the practice. Just for a test, I have given you a negative rating. Now add to that by other players and look at your profile daily. Now when that number gets to "Excessively Bad", wouldn't you be a little hot under the collar? Takes the whole fun out of posting and having a profile on the Forum. By tomorrow I am sure my reputation will be "Not recoverable" or even "Melt Down".

[size="4"][/size] I do not know who is marking my profile with bad reputation but I want a stop to it. I have not been posting on the Forums that much do to moving and when I put a friendly complaint in my status message, it went from -9 to -10. My profile is about me and my character. I do not flame anyone and most of my postings are done with humor. The Forum is for expressing ideas and opinions and I do not believe players have to be given a reputation rating because someone does not like what they wrote. The Forum is for sharing ideas, projects, quests and even disagreements. Freedom of Speech is being violated here. No where on my profile does it say WHY the reputation has been marked and by whom. I believe this has become an abusive ability of Moderators and respectfully ask that the negative reputation be removed. Personal feelings and egos should have no place in the Forum.

The one thing I didn't see mentioned here is Free Will. Unfortunately, Free Will makes everyone do things he usually wouldn't do until someone comes along and shows him that anyone can. Now before anyone becomes sarcastic, I am speaking of puns and not really being specific about Free Will (whomever he/she is). Puns in role playing makes for hilarious reading only for those who have been playing the game long enough to know who those characters are. The use of names for example; dst, everyone, Peace and Mur help me, Bob, can cause symptoms of PML, ROFLing if used in the right context. Let me pick on Dst here for a moment and let poor everyone have some Peace. When one battles with Dst and gets their Army wiped out, the saying "I've been Dst." become a pun. If there is another term for it, I am sure I will be corrected immediately if not ASAP. Game terms is another way to use puns in role playing. To list a few; brisk, heat, regenerate, and the most used one, Dead Girl. Using the Blue chat, one might type thus: Sagewoman: *watches Dead Girl walk by Briskly, her face Heated, trying to Regenerate some composure*. So, what am I getting at here? The use of Humor in role playing. As most know, Windy (proprietor and owner of the Wind and Rain Pub in Winds Sanctuary) and I use puns all the time in our role play. We shamelessly use character names and game terms that are guaranteed to make inhabitants to use the slang, LOL, ROFL, and my personal favorite, PIMP in the chat. Like Godmoddling, not everyone likes it, approves of it, but Mur Help Me (another pun)it's Liberating to let some of the frustration and Real Real anxieties out!

Lately I have been role playing selling t-shirts and souvenirs in Defensive Quarters to Mp3 who defeated the Guards. Then I got to thinking about raising funds like the other MMORG games, Magic Duel should have its very own shop for players to promote the game. I HEART Loreroot Coffee Mugs. I Defeated the Loreroot Guards t-shirts. I fought Wodin Ullr and got my Army killed. I would love to hear what you other players think would make great t-shirt sayings.

[quote name='Chewett' date='02 August 2009 - 04:40 AM' timestamp='1249206057' post='38523'] I agree Entirely. The dojo was broken. Sage has not confronted Shadow about this when he has given her every chance. Let him Have a go. It cant be any worse. [/quote] I like to know when I was confronted on this matter? I have been moving into a new home and was unable to attend the Debate. The Dojo was not created by myself, it was created by Calyx of Isis. It is unfortunate that both Calyx and myself were not able to attend. By all means, let Shadow Seeker have a go. I have had it up to here with blatant disregard for the rules established by Calyx and by SOME Mp5's who think they could do what they wanted. I hereby resign my position as Apprentice Dojo Mistress. You will soon see what the Dojo Staff and trainees have had to put up.

[quote name='Burns' date='29 June 2009 - 07:29 AM' timestamp='1246278585' post='35652'] why not place the full chat message at all the places surrounding the dojo? idk how about willow's these days, but all other places are kind of deserted anyway, so the message would stay there for all the 6 hours (?) all by itself... in the manner of 'hey, if you go on to MDP, you reach a dojo, where following rules blahblah rubbish', and in dojo itself, it would then be sufficient to print *DOJO* into chat when it vanishes... Once again,a BRILLIANT Idea! Want to become a member of Dojo Staff? Since my posting about asking before Staff taking their stations at the dojo and weeding down the Phrase, it has become less cluttered, chat wise. It is not perfect but it is working. Not everyone stops to read each scene but it is a idea that has merit and I will need to work on a short phrase that gets the point across and then passed on to all Staff and trainees. Thank you so much for your input!

[quote name='STARFOX' date='27 July 2009 - 07:25 AM' timestamp='1248697500' post='37979'] i would like to apply..im online alot..and i am almost always at the dojo.. [/quote] Application accepted. Please familiarize yourself with all Dojo sections and copy n paste the Dojo phrases to Word or Note Pad. I am assigning you to *Prince Rhaegar* to train with.

Blood Princ has been banned for repeated violations in the Dojo at Marind Bell Park. Attacks were made on Staff Members, as well as other Mp5's of all types (Alliances, Guilds, Regular players). Despite Dojo Warnings sent to his Private Message as well as brandings made to his Public Log, attacks were continued to be made. After much deliberation between Chief of Staff *Ibruzu* and myself, and a consultation with Calyx of Isis via OtherRealm means, it was decided that Blood Princ would be made an example of and banned. The Dojo works because the Magic Duel community works together with the Dojo Staff and Trainees to ensure that the Marble Dell Park is a place where players of all mind powers can train with each other. This Banning is a new tool Gifted to only a select few senior members of the Dojo. This is the first time it has been used and it is the hope that this will be a deterent to other players to learn the Dojo rules and know what the consequences may be if they blatently attack players. It is our hope that this Tool will not have to be used again. Sagewoman Apprentice Dojo Mistress

[center][size="4"][u]Chief of Staff[/u][/size][/center][center]*Ibruzu* *Sagewoman*[/center] [center][size="4"][u]Honored Guides[/u][/size][/center][center]King Bull Kragel Jazira[/center] [center][size="4"][u]Dojo Staff/LHO[/u][/size][/center] [center]*Frostas* *prince Rhaegar* *Lord Corg* - Promoted[/center] [center][size="4"][u]Dojo Staff[/u][/size][/center] [center]XinHun Falen Angel Siala Lone Wolf Gremlin Mya Celestria Ectremere Tankfans - Promoted White Reaper - Promoted Miidorii - Promoted Addy - Promoted Poppitz Reincarnated Wizard of Heaven - Promoted[/center] [center][size="4"][u]New/Established Trainnes[/u][/size][/center][center]Tiny Lips Chrispr Redneck[/center] Any staff or trainee who does not see their name, please contact me. I reserve the right to demote/promote and remove those who do not participate in the Dojo program.

[quote name='Tom6' date='22 April 2009 - 01:10 AM' timestamp='1240380617' post='29193'] I would like to aply to become a dojo staff member. I'm mp4, i am quite friendly and i know the dojo rules. <img src="http://magicduel.invisionzone.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="[img]http://magicduel.invisionzone.com/public/style_emoticons//laugh.gif[/img]" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> i do help noobs and those who ask questions. i know a couple of dojo staff so they could help me a bit. please reply soon Tom6 [/quote] If you still are interested you are now a Trainee. Please get with a Dojo Staff member who matches your Server time to train with.

[quote name='stormrunner' date='19 June 2009 - 03:22 PM' timestamp='1245442933' post='33982'] dst the answer is simple. make them serve you <img src="http://magicduel.invisionzone.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> when they prove they are loyal give them the creature <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blum.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="[img]http://magicduel.invisionzone.com/public/style_emoticons//blum.gif[/img]" border="0" alt="blum.gif" /> [/quote] With the way Adepts keep going Inactive, I find this idea plausible. For EXAMPLE: Mp3: Can I have a Tortured Soul? Mp5: Maybe. Become my slave..*cough* Adept. Mp3: Thats it? Become your Adept? MP5: No. You must go out and recruit more sla..I mean Adepts for me. Mp3: How many? Mp5: How much badly do you want the Tortured Soul? I really have to stop going into Necrovion. I sound evil! >.< HELP!!!!

[quote name='Guybrush Threepwood' date='17 July 2009 - 12:03 AM' timestamp='1247807028' post='37292'] For some reason this thread ticks me off... [/quote] Really? <smiles Brightly at Guy after chewing piece of Orbit gum>

[quote name='Grido' date='22 July 2009 - 05:57 AM' timestamp='1248260233' post='37650'] i get the Hot Dog, but Taco Cat? and yes, that outfit would have suited me brilliantly [/quote] Now if the cat had been dressed as a violin, it would make more sense.

[quote name='Kafuuka' date='21 July 2009 - 06:17 PM' timestamp='1248218263' post='37634'] It was not my intention to bring this to the forum, but perhaps that can be turned into an advantage. More sleep, less alcohol will probably help. Meanwhile here's two things that immediately caught my attention: I'd rather people would not suddenly try and roleplay with Kafuuka using meta information. There is a very small amount of characters that know Kafuuka is up to something. I have deliberately spread information slowly because it does not make sense to 'raise an army' in a single day. (Real life made it easy not to be tempted into speeding things up anyway.) I wont stop you from stalking Kafuuka or other people, but I do expect people to separate in and out of character knowledge. And I quote: Windy gives Asterdai an evil look Asterdai: "what!?" Windy: "If you break the code, I will cut your throat, my love." [/quote] You know, I think "Switzerland" looks better and better for a place to visit. Maybe scout out a chautaue to rent..XD

All those who wish to be a trainee, please contact me in PMs or leave a message On my profile. I am currently between homes and do not have access to my notes. Dojo Staff: I will be revamping who is staff and who is trainee. Those who have been in training for a month now (due to Calyx absence and unable to get online) are now to be considered Dojo Staff! Congratulations! I do not have access to the Dojo sign so it cannot be updated. I advise that All Staff and trainees open their Dojo pages and then click on html and delete Calyx code. In this way you can update your own pages. I do not believe you need to add the Attack List. Contact me in PM for questions and suggestions.

[quote name='phantasm' date='17 July 2009 - 10:37 AM' timestamp='1247845062' post='37326'] show me da money! [/quote] And your money is my money, sweetums. Changed my mind. I want the chance for the Drachorn.

Updated List of Violators [s]Blood Princ[/s] King Broily Devalon Lemuria Vasilius Freezeblink This list will be updated ever so often. PM me privately again (on borrowed computer that is slow as molasses) with new violators. Sagewoman Apprentice Dojo Mistress

[quote name='Guybrush Threepwood' date='15 July 2009 - 07:17 PM' timestamp='1247703464' post='37177'] Are you at liberty to say what's different about MP7? [/quote] Nice Pun! Peace is MP7 too. Interesting.

[size="4"]Attention Staff[/size] Blood Prince of Golemus Golemicarum has made it known he does not recognize the Dojo. A message was sent to Blood Prince and his answer is and I quote,"Well for me there is now NO DOJO coz its becoming a thing in the past. So I'll take my chance". If anyone of you are contacted via PM by other players of attacks, send the required PM as per policy as well as his personal messages. *SageWoman* Apprentice Dojo Mistress

[quote name='Burns' date='15 July 2009 - 07:16 AM' timestamp='1247660174' post='37125'] *pokepoke* is the Dojo-idea dead now? since Calyx and Jaz have left it to itself, it stopped running that smoothly, but still went on... but these days i can't see a single LHO, let alone staff in the dojo whenever i pass by... so: is MDP a normal combat-place again, or are you just lacking active staff? no matter which, something has to be done, and if it's just deleting dojo-information from the sign-post xD [/quote] When the server started failing, true, there was a lack of Staff. I have now made an effort to be at the Dojo and most times there are only Idle players. The list of trainees we have are inactive as well as some staff members. That does not mean the Dojo is not working on its own. I will send messages to Dojo Staff members to make an effort to station themselves at the Dojo. Thank you for bringing this issue out to the Forum. I have spoken to Calyx of Isis inhabitant on the phone and she is getting a better hold of her medical issues and will be returning to the Realm. Sagewoman Apprentice Dojo Mistress

[quote name='Pipstickz' date='10 July 2009 - 04:41 PM' timestamp='1247262106' post='36744'] Can Pipstickz join? He thinks he can help out [/quote] Application is considered withdrawn.

[quote name='Grido' date='09 July 2009 - 12:01 AM' timestamp='1247115678' post='36599'] thanks for all the birthday wishes everyone, was a great day [/quote] I am like soooo sorry I missed your birthday! *shaves Chewett while he sleeps and makes fake mustaches* Here is your Gift! X D

[quote name='death ray' date='09 July 2009 - 07:15 PM' timestamp='1247184953' post='36676'] Death Ray=Lore Root Gaurdian [/quote] Welcome to the Guardians of the Root. Welcome Home!