SageWoman

Thank you to everyone for those birthday greetings. Too much food, not enough booze and I am sure I will go to sleep deaf and smelling like fireworks. X D

[quote name='lightsage' post='34612' date='Jun 24 2009, 11:55 AM']Cmon sage, 22 inches long? Please keep it civil![/quote] Lightsage, you poor man. You have Infant Envy. How very sad. :lol:

[quote name='dst' post='35772' date='Jun 30 2009, 09:45 AM']Jester, you're my hero! When I grow up I want to be...me Ok, I know that hearing again and again and again a song can be frustrating but you have lots of choices. Just turn the sound off! And in case you change the song I want one about cats![/quote] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNEraxj559Y"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNEraxj559Y[/url] Here you go Dst! :lol:

If Windy uses the Sactuary for her Pub, why not use this? She will thank me for this! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDJKoSVl920&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDJKoSVl920...feature=related[/url]

[size=3] OMG! It's the Head Contest! Let's sit in the Dojo! It's safe there![/size] Not Quite. Any player who has [size=3]7[/size] or more Heads CAN be attacked in the Dojo. So if you stop in to say hello to other players, or to search for heads, and you yourself HAVE [size=3]7[/size] or more heads. .. GOTTCHA!

[quote name='Fawe' post='35338' date='Jun 28 2009, 03:17 AM']Hey Sagewoman! I like the dojo phrase and all, but it sometimes takes too much space in the chat log, so it would be good to make it short and concise. I have a self-made phrase in my Comments On Self Page, if you want one. And thanks for what you've done for me like giving me a future in mp4 as a dojo staff, putting a comment in my forum paper, etc. Hehehe.. I put the thanks here coz MD is under maintenence, and I couldn't send it thru PM. [/quote] The 1st phrase does fit in the chat but adjust as you need. It does not have to be word for word. The First and Second warnings really should not be changed. When in doubt, contact Calyx of Isis, Ibruzu or myself. [quote name='Chewett' post='35429' date='Jun 28 2009, 05:44 AM']I agree with Fawe. Im constantly ****** off when i go into dojo and see a whole screen of rubbish about the dojo. Where certain members have repeated the dojo messages throughout the screen where there has been a couple of people actually trying to talk. I know you need to inform people but where some of your "friendly" dojo people are trying to inforce the rules and then it clogs up the entire chat page is very annoying for me. just a little rant, probably offtopic, probably ban worthy[/quote] I don't think it is Off Topic as it pertains to the topic of phrases. I was trying to get the point across to Staff not to post on the Dojo without first asking if others are there.

i gave my respect about this..n i hope There will be right meaning about a 'trainees' and not just a tag, btw..a dojo's trainee are also a ussual player that have a right to answer every questions n every favour from every player,even while there's the 'LHO' or a staff in the same place... So, i hope there'll be no more arogant manner from some of LHO,n let us help u all..thank u.. Regards,Poppitz - [color="purple"] come to me for lho, not Jonn anymore - Grido[/color] [/quote] Let me be a bit clearer on this Poppitz. Staff have precedent over trainees. It has nothing to do with arrogance or being LHO. If Staff is on duty, let them answer questions unless you are asked to answer on your own. My point was that if there are 2 or more people are answering at the same time, it may confuse the player asking.

[quote name='dst' post='35249' date='Jun 27 2009, 11:33 PM']Don't post opinions like this? Are you kidding me? I said nothing about the MR training grounds cause that is a good idea and the guys there are really involved not like what is happening to the dojo right now. I let the dojo alone cause I had other things to do but as I always said: I will NOT obey the rules there for mp5s. One more thing: seeing posts from players complaining they are getting attacked and such and seeing the "list of offenders" growing day by day it makes me wonder: is this really working? Why don't I see threads from players saying that the MR's training ground is not working? Cause it's not the case, that's why! So cut the c*** and deal with it! ps:and let's be honest: If I were to ruin dojo I would do it sooo easy you would have no idea. But right now I have better things to do than that.[/quote] You misunderstood what was said. Your stated that that the Dojo is going away and I believe that could be confusing to players. [b]It isn't going to happen.[/b] I used the MR area as a metaphor or example. I did not imply that you had spoken against it and I apologize if I made it appear that you had. Perhaps I should use a different analogy? Saying that the Dojo is going away is like saying the sky is falling. It will not happen. Of course there are going to be attacks. It is a community based effort that keeps it working. You may not believe so and you are entitled to your opinion. You are correct in one thing. You do have better things to do, and I as well.

A couple of issues has arisen that needs to be addressed. Several Dojo Staff attending the Dojo at once has made for confusion of who has the floor (or authority). From now on, when Staff members or trainees enter the Dojo ask out loud: [b]Which Staff member present has the Floor?[/b] Once that staff member is identified, all other Staff members are to be attentive but quiet. Several voices talking at once only confuses the players and causes Chaos. If you are addressed by name, then answer the question and only that person. If for example, XinHun is asked a question by a player, no one else is to interrupt until XinHun is finished. If you have something more to add, only then should you do so. When you plan on working the Dojo, ask the above question (all staff and trainees are to write down who is a fellow member). When no one answers, introduce yourself to the players formerly: [b]My name is King Bull. I am Dojo Staff and I will be your Host.[/b] Once committed, do not leave the Dojo without giving notice to the players present. For example: Real life interference, inhabitant needs. If you need to leave and other Staff are present, ask a fellow Staff member by name if they will take over your duties. If no one is present, then briefly go over the rules again before leaving. If you have YIM, and staff are online, arrange ahead of time to be relieved. With these guidelines, I hope there will be less confusion and a smoother running Dojo.

When a staff member is on duty, their purpose is to serve other players. Their main one is to send out a phrase: [b]*speaks firmly* [/b]This is a Dojo (School). Please get permission First before attacking other players. Click on the black/white sign to your right for more info. Depending on the Staff member, either the first part will be in [color="#0000FF"]*Blue*[/color] or they will have the whole phrase in Blue. This is meant as an attention getter to those players at the Dojo of the rule. Every time the screen scrolls and the phrase disappears, it is put up again. Annoying as it is, the Staff are required to continuously put it up [b]because new players come in and out of the part every minute[/b]. While players sitting at the Dojo have seen it several times, a new player may walk in (a new mp3 for instance) and attack without warning. As discussed in a previous thread, when you are attacked in the Dojo you only need to say: "I have been attacked by <insert players name> without permission" Dojo staff are trained to send a private message to the player quietly. [b]Welcome to the Dojo (School) You attacked in the Marble Dale Park without asking first. Please familiarize yourself with the rules there on the little black and white sign to the right as you enter through the gates. We want your game play to be enjoyable as well as other players. Your Public Log (L box) on your profile will be branded as a dojo attacker. If there are no more attacks; all branding by Dojo staff will be removed.[/b] [b]What is a Branding?[/b] When a player attacks in the dojo, the players Public Log (the L Box) on their profile is opened: Attacked in the Dojo [date, time, name] Or Repeat Offender Repeat offenders are then given a second Pm: [b]You have been accused of attacking without permission in the Dojo. There is no attacking players in Marble Dale Park without asking for and RECEIVING permission from the players you wish to attack. Please learn and abide by the rules posted in the sign in the Dojo. If you attack without permission again, your public log will be branded with the tag: Repeat Dojo Offender and you will be watched. Severe consequences will be applied to you if you continue to attack without permission inside the Dojo.[/b] Calyx of Isis, *Ibruzu* and I then have a meeting and discuss names of repeat offenders, last time they attacked and who is the worse offender. Most times all it takes is a meeting with the player. However, a new tool has been given to the Dojo that has not yet been used. It is a last resort when all other actions have been taken. It is our hope that through education and community effort that it will stay a last resort.

Scene: You are in the Dojo in Marind Bell Park. You know the rules and observe them. Suddenly, you are attacked without being asked first. [b]What to do?[/b] Say in the chat area: "I have been attacked by <insert name> without being asked." This will signal Dojo Staff and their trainees who then will respond as they have been trained. [b]What to do when there is no Staff Member on duty?[/b] A. Yell at them angrily B. Follow them out of the Dojo and attack back C. [b]Send them a PM and politely point out the rules and the Sign[/b] D. Both A and B [b]A Repeat Offender Has Attacked Again![/b] A. See A and B above B. Use the Red feature that Says: Mass attack <insert name here> till dead. C. [b]Get the name and the ID number of the attacker and PM to Calyx of Isis or *Sagewoman* or *Ibruzu*[/b] D. All of the Above The Dojo is not a perfect system. It is constantly shifting, moving, and evolving. New mp3 players enter MagicDuel and some Mp4 have forgotten and need their minds refreshed. The Community working together with the Dojo Staff can make Marind Bell Park Dojo work.

[quote name='dst' post='32579' date='Jun 2 2009, 01:30 PM']Actually the dojo is as a romanian saying says () with one foot in the grave meaning it will be gone pretty soon if someone doesn't start working for it. And to be honest I am sooo glad it will be gone. Really glad.[/quote] You keep saying that. I have yet to be told by Calyx of Isis that it will be gone. That is like saying the MR training area will be going like the Dodo Creature. Not happening. Please do not say so on the Dojo thread. It will only confuse new players.

[quote name='dragenrder' post='32577' date='Jun 2 2009, 01:07 PM']People Attacke me on the dojo without asking and then flee to the sancuary, i dont know what to do, a couple of guys had some good excuses but the rest are just usless, what do i do? i pmed king bull cus it said he was on staff. so what do i do.[/quote] The Dojo is only as good as it's staff and the co-operation of the community. The Dojo is a school and while there is a sign on its policy it cannot be strictly enforced. Not every player knows the rules and there will always be those who really could care less. The best thing for you, as a player, is to develop your army. Open your creature page and click on each one and get to know what it can and cannot do. Write it down in a notebook along with each update. Develop defense rituals and make sure you have more than one. Do not heal your army while you are out in the open. Go to Winds Sanctuary, Beserkers Way, Paper Cabin, Fenths Press, and Fenths Wielder to heal your creatures. You cannot be attacked there. [b]I am sure I left out places of Sanctuary, but you get the idea.[/b] Remember, the whole idea is to Win AND Lose.

[quote name='Muad Dib' post='35199' date='Jun 27 2009, 08:57 PM']Umm ... when is the dateline for this?[/quote] There is no dateline at this time. Aww Grido! HIMSELF won't? um....Can I?

[quote name='lightsage' post='35124' date='Jun 27 2009, 06:58 AM']I was just wondering, is it allowed to use the MD artwork for this? In my opinion it's the quickest (visual) way to show how good MD is...[/quote] Using scenes from MagicDuel shows potential new player what they will see. Maybe a couple of screen shots of ONE creature and its evolutions. Show that its actually a virtual chat room. Rent a digital camera, grab some friends, make a mini movie. Use your Imagination! Heck, open MD and have one shoot over your shoulder when you play. Don't edit your reactions....except maybe the swearing.

[quote name='Death Bell' post='35132' date='Jun 27 2009, 09:06 AM']is this any good? [url="http://goanimate.com/savedMovie/04J3Bn7wz30Y/"]http://goanimate.com/savedMovie/04J3Bn7wz30Y/[/url][/quote] Honorable Mention. I did say in the beginning, I wanted home made videos. Anyone can use a template. I know we have creative genius's out there and actors and artists. Your movie was cute but it went too fast and everything in there is not in MagicDuel. New players will be expecting what they saw in your short. Good Try!

[quote name='Shadowseeker' post='34871' date='Jun 25 2009, 01:13 PM']Uh..interesting. Still, what sorta webcam ad, wouldn't a commercial spot be more effective then?[/quote] What I am looking for is home made youtube stuff. Get your friends together, maybe screen shots of the MD Game. Entertaining ones, informative ones, flippage ones. Be creative! Don't forget to put Magicduel.com in it somewhere.

Honorable Mention for Zleiphneir but disqualified for template. [url="http://goanimate.com/savedMovie/0gklwWeYhxDg/"]http://goanimate.com/savedMovie/0gklwWeYhxDg/[/url] (see first Thread) Warning: Go Pee first. Rated: LMFAO