Amoran Kalamanira Kol

Thank you everyone! I'm not quite 21 yet, I've got about 5 hours to go, but thank you!

[quote name='apophys' timestamp='1304493495' post='83870'] Having been made aware of the potential problem of adept siphoning, I have implemented a rule that members of the HAU be adepted to an existing protector mp6 while between clients, to try to minimize the impact on mp6s. Do you have any suggestions on what else could be done? [/quote] I think that particular requirement for what you are trying to do is reasonable, as for a better solution to that I currently can't come up with one. As for a solution to decrease the strife that the mp6 change will cause, I can only suggest a game-wide change at the moment. Those are easy to speak but never easy to achieve unless a large number of people agrees with what is suggested, and as long as what is suggested is laid out clearly. My post was spoken mostly toward the people who won't follow along with your request to adept to an mp6 in-between. Or in general, not follow along in any sort of reasonable ideal at all. There are many people in the game like that, unfortunately.

I will say this very clearly, as a current mp6 who has remained mp6 for a selfless purpose: I do not, absolutely do not agree with the new unfinished changes. The only thing I can agree with is the 100 days requirement, but not that the mp6 stage, which has ever been used as a stage to protect younger players to become a solely experimental stage. I have had numerous people tell me to drop so they can work toward raising their creatures, and each time I have refused to do so. I will drop when I am ready, and I will continue communicating with my adepts as I have been long after I remove myself from this mind power. There are many in the realm who ARE selfish, and that is unfortunately a quality that this current change will bring out in many players, especially those who wish to gain an achievement, or wish to max their creatures just to have them maxed. I feel that this sort of thing will hurt the few mp6 who have chosen to stay in that mind power for a reason. I feel that a second option should be set in place for people who wish to upgrade their creatures. A different challenge that will NOT cause unrest in the realm and conflict between players- perhaps a new and more challenging way to train said creatures after they reach a certain stage? It's highly unlikely that such a thing will be put in place, but I'm certain that there are ways to make it reality in the game if individuals wish to try hard enough to make it reality. Concluding this, I ask that the players who wish to become mp6 to upgrade their creatures at least speak to the existing mp6 in the game before 'begging' or 'taking' any adepts unfairly. A lot about finding adepts is mutual respect between the protector and the adept, and an agreement to help said adept further (by giving small hints and clues along the way) himself in the game. With this new 100 active days requirement, it makes finding adepts more difficult, as many mp6 of old prayed upon the new mp3 players to fuel their mind power. Basically, it takes a lot of time to find adepts, and a lot of time to earn adepts. Please don't ruin that with selfishness.

I think I mostly just drew this to see if I could draw an aramor.. It's done entirely in pen, because the drawing gets done faster when I draw in pen. I hope it looks alright. [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/JadeShade/originalaramor2.jpg[/img]

I believe you missed the point of what I said Kyphis. It would be something to encourage high quality avatars, rather than low quality avatars that will sit in the shop and likely not be used. Something could mean a medal, it could mean an achievement, I don't know.. ideas are welcome.

I've been scanning through the avatar shop recently, and I've been noticing the diversity of the avatars that have been uploaded. I see a couple of old ones, usually, mixed with a lot of terribly made avatars, and then a few new uploads that are of decent quality. Perhaps there should be a medal awarded for people who upload high quality avatars? My thinking here is that it may possibly encourage the productivity and quality of avatar uploads in the future. Just a thought, an achievement or something would work for the idea too. (Now, this is just going by the thought that you can track who uploaded what avatar.)

Happy Birthday Indyra!

I've been debating about throwing up a few pictures, if not just for the fun of it. So.. here we go: [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/JadeShade/mirrorpic.jpg[/IMG] Mirror picture, complete with bathroom supplies and smudges on the mirror. [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/JadeShade/Fairelook1.jpg[/IMG] My second Ren-faire look. I stole someone's cloak in order to complete it. [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/JadeShade/icedearthconcert.jpg[/IMG] Yes, that is Jon Schaffer of Iced Earth looking caffinated out of his mind. The band members are very laid back and 'chill' with everyone. I would highly recommend, if you get a chance, to see them in concert (even if Barlow isn't in the band anymore ). [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/JadeShade/IMG_1988.jpg[/IMG] Last: A very old picture from about.. 4 years ago. I was 16, and now I'm almost 21. I haven't changed much. Scary!! @Curiose's bottle picture: Ho'snap! I can do that too! It's a lovely way to carry around a nice cold beverage on a hot day.

PREAMBLE The axis has shifted. The world is returned unto balance. Look to the skies. Give thanks for Her return. Great Goddess, the Children of the Eclipse welcome thee. ANNOUNCEMENT Friends, moon-worshippers, seekers, welcome. This is a “red” worship service of the Children of the Eclipse in honour of our tripartite Goddess. As in the days of old, we offer blood to Her: but in the realm of MagicDuel, we offer not the blood of animals, but of ourselves. Dueling - battle - is not only permitted at this service but encouraged. If you seek a peaceful form of worship, go elsewhere! Yet all are welcome among us, faithful and unfaithful alike. We ask only that fighting be conducted in silence, and personal communication handled through the passing of personal messages, while the service lasts. INVOCATION O friend and companion of night, Thou who rejoicest in the baying of dogs and spilt blood, Who wand'rest in the midst of shades among the tombs, Who longest for blood and bringest terror to mortals, Gorgo, Mormo, thousand-faced moon, look favourably on our sacrifices! [Amen] [color="#8B0000"]SERMON [Hear now the words of Amoran, Huntress of the Between:] In this time when the sun blazes it's way across the sky- yet does not set, and the wind changes and blows the scent of growth in the air: We, as the earthen life around us, do not grow. We are stagnant and still, our roots embedded in dry soil. How are we to flourish, if the sky does not nurture us, and the sun does not sooth us, and the night does not fall upon us and allow us true rest? We flourish in feeling, toward others. Possibilities are dormant within our energy. We do not need damp soil, a cycle, or rain to nourish us. The sky does not bless us, but we bless ourselves and others. In this time of growth and renewal, pray to the earth beneath your feet- rather than a sky that only scorches those below. [/color] PRAYER O, wondrous Lady of the Moon! How radiant is your face that shines on me in silvery rays that lavish my skin in silken kisses. How wonderful you are, Great Mother Goddess, that hath given beauty to the Earth, that hath showered it in Love, that hath given your Priestess the Power to walk in your footsteps. O Radiant Mother! As the moon penetrates me with its magical light, so do I sing to you! Your Love hath given me Light, and your Strength hath given me Magic. In the light of the eternal Moon do I sing praises unto you! Blessed is the Crescented Lady, Mother of Life, Giver of Magic. Blessed is She, my protectorate, that watches over me! Blessed be! [‘Amen’ or ‘blessed be’] BENEDICTION Children of the Eclipse and people of MagicDuel: the Goddess has heard your prayers. Go now in ferocity and cunning, in stealth and in silence, and find victory.

Welcome Pomegranate, if you have any questions about the game, do not hesitate to ask one of the many mp6 roaming around. We are here to help.

Amazing artwork as always, Thorn. I may suggest something to you soon.

Happy Birthday Mya!!

Be well Sasha, and be strong.

[quote name='Curiose' timestamp='1299260541' post='80018'] I like the announcement, like Chewy Said. In the back of my mind, I was always thinking that perhaps this would be a solution, and voila! It is implemented. As for the mp6 thing and above... MP6 are normally in alliances, anyway, so maxing their creatures would be easy. However, I do not agree with people going all happy dandy and gathering adepts JUST because they want to max their creatures. I stand by those who actually become mp6 to help people, rather than for selfish reasons. Other than that, Mur said RARE creatures. Probably like Darks, Morphs, etc. Which, is probably to also help them from becoming a monopoly? [/quote] I will say this: I am in complete agreement with Curiose's statement on this. I realize that this is a change in the game play, but I will leave mp6 if it's purpose to help newbies in the game is lost. If that's the case, I would rather simply go for LHO and continue to help newbies outside of mp6. The spells are a great help where aiding others is concerned, but if mp6 is cheapened, I can do without the spells.

Welcome Raviir. Please don't hesitate to ask questions if you need help. Some of us, and some mp6 are here specifically to help you move forward in the realm.

That was simply stunning. I'd pay money to see this live. Thanks for sharing!

Happy Birthday.