Kyphis the Bard

[quote name='dst' date='23 October 2009 - 03:24 AM' timestamp='1256232281' post='45483'] Ok. Stop arguing and vote for me! Yes, that's right. Vote for dst!! Shall I start with the "what I will do/wanna do" speech? I would rather not. You all know me: what I did, do, what are my opinions and so on. So...start voting Oh wait...until Mur puts the voting link [/quote] Hell, you get MY vote Two reasons: >1: dst is damn sexy! I mean seriously, just look at that clown outfit she sports... rahr! >2: I like having my account. Oh god, please don't unleash your bugs upon me! Ruuuuuuun! ~~~~~~~~ Seriously though, I have to say that so far, I don't like any of the candidates except Chewett (and dst, of course >.> please don't smite me!). After the recent fiasco with Necrovion (read Observers post, then my next one, before you comment on Lifeline not being in the SoE), I question Lifelines ability to look out for the best interests of the land. And Pip, as has already been expressed your connection with the land is questionable, so I question your ability to even KNOW what is best for the land. As it stands, this may be the first vote I abstain from. You want my vote? You better have a very good argument in your application you sent to Mur. Because so far, I haven't seen much evidence of your worth. EITHER OF YOU. Note: Not an attack on your policies, I think you both have good ones. I just don't see why those policies require you to be in that capacity to perform them. (A fact that Chewett has himself seemingly asserted, by saying that his and Lifelines plans, instigated initially by Mur, will go ahead regardless) Make MB more inviting and popular? Hell, I could do that! Differentiate yourself from the Flock! Go earn those votes!

I can't stand Beer, one sip makes me want to puke (Horrible taste) Mmmm... Warm milk and Caramel.... dst, you're my kinda gal!

The Joys of living in Australia and not having a passport >.> (I texted you Toten)

Well, the place seems to be largely dead again, and so does the topic, so if there isn't any general increase in attention by the 20th of this month I request this thread be closed, as I will not be around and I don't like the idea of people spamming just to increase post count.

[quote name='Grido' date='15 October 2009 - 08:28 PM' timestamp='1255602524' post='44723'] @Kyphis, not all proposed achievements have been implemented yet. You can see the ones that have been implemented at GGG - the orb in the center, and in the Tribunals - Statue Bust [/quote] From what I have heard from dst and Mur, there are more stylized ones that aren't activated publicly. Also, I recall it being said to mention anything that you did that you felt was a suitable achievement, and as it was on the list (for far less value) I felt like mentioning it. But thanks for your reply, anywho.

[quote name='Muratus del Mur' date='15 October 2009 - 09:54 PM' timestamp='1255607661' post='44729'] will probably be adapted to enhance the future rpc list page with what will contain. [/quote] Good to know, wouldn't want such a usefull tool to be lost (as so many others have, often through neglect on the part of the ones granted them)

Hmm... I have over 1000 visits to some locations, yet no idea how to unlock the related achievements...

[quote name='Muratus del Mur' date='15 October 2009 - 07:11 AM' timestamp='1255554681' post='44688'] Reaching an achievement could give a wp for example. The collector concept is a main base for md in many aspects so why not reward achievements collectors too. [/quote] Will this be possible to claim on achievements you have already reached? Back on topic: With the removal of RPC's, what is going to happen to the MD Shop item in the Extra Features section that allows you to use the RPC list to locate the RPC's? Will it be adapted to fit the new role of locating whoever appears on the new list (as I suspect)? Will it be removed from the shop until a new use for it is implemented?

[quote name='Grido' date='14 October 2009 - 12:04 PM' timestamp='1255485871' post='44622'] it'd be a teaching system, it wouldn't just be a one-off lecture [/quote] Yes, I understood as much, however that is the reason for my comment being as it was. If it was a once off event, I would be able to make time for it easily, but as a series of events, I may not be able to. Hence, my request for a log incase I (or another, for that matter) miss one.

I'd be interested in hearing what you have to say, however my time is going to be restricted so if it is done in game and I am not present I would appreciate being sent a log.

The event was a success, with performances by Assira, Mya Celestia, Asterdai and myself. Thanyou to everyone who came to be part of the audience, I hope there can be many more events like this one

And I look forward to seeing lots of people there >:|

[quote name='Ivorak' date='28 August 2009 - 07:39 AM' timestamp='1251405556' post='40353'] So, I must ask: [list] [*]Do you accept the theory of Lamarck as seemingly accurate in MagicDuel? [*]If so, will this impact your roleplay? [*]And would it be reasonable to expect me to develop gills if I swam every day on Fenth's Beach? [/list] [/quote] Will the way items are commonly distributed as a reward for consistent and good RP, I think that this supports the idea that you could grow gills. However, I don't see it as Evolution affecting RP, but your RP effecting your evolution. In that regard, I do see it as being akin to Lamarckian theory, which is action re-action driven, rather than Darwinian theory, which is reaction exclusion driven. (sorry for coming late to the topic, I only just stumbled upon it)

[quote name='Pipstickz' date='09 October 2009 - 02:26 PM' timestamp='1255058818' post='44111'] Another thing, Wodin's not a real character any more, so why keep him? [/quote] Clearly you have no idea of Wodins history, for that comment is almost an obscenity. Wodin is not like a normal character, find out his story before you ask "why keep him" [quote name='Yrthilian' date='09 October 2009 - 02:52 PM' timestamp='1255060379' post='44115'] Then dont comment unless you understand. DONT marke post neg if you have not read them properly. for you lack the information and there for make assumptions [/quote] This one's off topic, but I have noticed that someone is going around several topics giving everyone negative rep >.> No idea who, generally best to just ignore it as pettiness. [quote name='Watcher' date='09 October 2009 - 04:42 PM' timestamp='1255066957' post='44121'] In this case, his skimming has pulled out all the pertinent information from yet another rambling and nigh incoherent post. You, a man whose crown was not only far too much of a burden to bear, and which was undeserved from the beginning, seek little else than to regain what small measure power you believe you once held. ..... Congratulations on keeping your crown of tinsel and tin foil. I can think of none more worthy. All hail Yrthilian, Hollow King on the Throne of Dust. [/quote] The vote on this matter was very clear. HE HAS MORE SUPPORT THAN OPPOSITION. This makes him, in my eyes at least, the rightfull king, even if I voted against him (which I did) (Note: I am aware that the number of votes against him was higher than the votes for him, unlike Pipstickz I like to read everything I can find related, regardless of how much sense it makes or how boring it may be)

[quote name='Muratus del Mur' date='10 October 2009 - 10:44 AM' timestamp='1255131870' post='44217'] what about this: - king can allow new citizens in based on their intention letter - king can kick people out of the land (remove citizenship) only if they did something against the land. That allows people to be part of a land but also be against its leader and be immune to revenge on this reason, unless they do somethign wrong for the land itself (land image, military, treason, abuse, etc) in other words, citizenship is gained by making the king accept you, but cant be removed same way [/quote] Now THAT is an awesome idea

[quote name='Muratus del Mur' date='09 October 2009 - 09:32 PM' timestamp='1255084323' post='44139'] Having a leader means to have a voice as a land and influence both your land and other lands. For now i don't want other than the 4 main lands to have a direct influence but only an indirect one. Neutrality is not the right word to use, because they are not neutral, but its an other word i cant find (suggestions?) [/quote] Impartiality; Independence; Reactive influence. I'll edit my post if I think of more, or make a new post if I feel like it

The land ruler would also have the responsibility of preventing others from abusing whatever positions they hold, so some types of abuse may go down, as well... While I'm not fond of Kings and such, I do like this idea. The interactions between Necrovion and Golemus Golemicarum with the rest of the realms is enhanced a great deal due to their ability to look to figure heads who represent their land, such as Peace and Marvolo in Necrovion or Yrthilian and MRD for Golemus. The other lands have their own important figures, but I don't feel they are as easy to identify. Hopefully this action will help to strengthen roles within the community, as well as give land affiliation more meaning. A suggestion to prevent abuse of the "take over main alliance, take over land" function: Outside of a war, a person must be a citizen of the associated land before they can be accepted into an alliance for that land. This would also give more meaning to the rulers of each lands role, as they are the ones who decide on who can be citizens.

I wonder what the consequences will be for these actions... Would not be surprised to see Yrthilian "clean House" and exile all of the GG members who actively promoted the idea of His deposing... (By this I mean players such as Metal Bunny, not players like Cryxus who was able to argue both sides, and therefor remain clearly neutral)

I like this idea, but testing values would be very hard. And depending on how you integrate the stats applied via slider, you either end up making the divide between high stat and low stat players worse, or making stats almost irrelevant... I think it an interesting idea, but very easily bugged or exploited >.> (Not fully conciouse, if my English or Reasoning isn't very good, bah. Bah I Say!)

I would like to be involved, and have PMed you in game with details.

Aww.... Ah well, at least I know what the cap is for MP4

[quote name='Nex' date='01 October 2009 - 05:41 PM' timestamp='1254379282' post='43378'] so this is pips 'confessions' spin-off? ok, some 'achievements' with experimental accounts: mp3 with over a million exp (quite common) finished storymode completely without principles (rather rare, i guess) also: placed in HC with just the heads i got over time [/quote] Not as common since the Experience cap was institued.... Nex, were you below the experience cap before it was instituted, and still got it to Mill? Otherwise, as you say, not really an achievement >.>

Seriously though, I'm an MP3 with 650170 experience (yes I am aware of how truly awful my existence is going to be)

Brag about stuff I've done? Well.... I DID sink your battleship

[quote name='Muratus del Mur' date='28 September 2009 - 04:28 AM' timestamp='1254072535' post='42961'] Public opinion is a powerful jury. Here in MD votes will not count as number but as value, so if you plan on doing a voting thing, then you will have to send them to me, with _strong_ reasons, and your personal reputation will count as the vote weight. [/quote] [quote name='awiiya' date='01 October 2009 - 06:37 AM' timestamp='1254339422' post='43268'] Also, why is Kingship going to a vote? Votes are for appointed leaders of democracy, where everyone's opinion is equal. This should be determined by a fight, because the King is the strongest person in a land, not the one that everybody likes the most. True, death means very little in Magic Duel, which is the source of a lot of problems, including this one. If Yrthilian could just kill Grido, rather than exiling him, this whole business would be avoided, and he would be even more of a leader. Unfortunately that is not so. But in the spirit of the Kingship, and what that means, I think Yrthilian is perfectly in his power. King's powers derive from the Gods, not from his subjects, at least that is the way it was set up in the past. You dare question someone who is appointed by God(s)? In short, Yrthilian's power should not end because he angered his subjects, and they hold a silly vote. No! It should end when there is a coup, a show of military strength that Yrthilian is NOT the strongest person in the world, and NOT appointed by God. [/quote] This vote is serving as the stand in for military action, because as you say death hasn't got that much meaning in the realm. The vote is essentially the coup. As Mur said, the decision is going to be made based on both our reason AND our reputation. If the vote had all the strongest members of GG supporting Yrthilian, and twice as many against him, I doubt he would be kicked from rulership as in a war of succession he would easily win. HOWEVER, if it came to that, he'd no longer be a King, but a true Tyrant/Dictator, and I doubt that that is what Yrthilian would want. Then again, if the strongest member all voted against Yrthilian but the majority was at least or more than twice as many against him, I wouldn't be surprised to see every single one of the people who voted against him kicked from Golemus >.> Remember what was said when Raven wanted to be King? "If you fail, there will be consequences"... I think this sort of action is would have far more impacting repercussions for failure than Raven's simple election, and the threat from that was Imprisonment. Think long and hard about what your reason is and who you really support before you vote on this... ----- Off Topic: Who keeps voting negatively for Yrthilian's posts? Those last ones were very good, and didn't deserve the negative reputation. Voting purely because you don't like the person is a bit petty, show some maturity.