Fyrd Argentus

Acoustic Remains log [16/04/22 15:30] :Fyrd Argentus creeps out from under the table. [16/04/22 15:30] Fyrd Argentus:Hello? [16/04/22 15:32] :Ailith drinks all the drinks [16/04/22 15:32] :Valoryn arches his brow lightly [16/04/22 15:32] :Ailith replaces drinks with fresh ones and sways [16/04/22 15:33] Ailith:Hi [16/04/22 15:33] :Fyrd Argentus hides an empty jug. [16/04/22 15:33] Fyrd Argentus:Had some technical difficulties. [16/04/22 15:33] Fyrd Argentus:Anybody looking for a pun contest? [16/04/22 15:34] Ailith:sounds fun (just making a sammich brb) [16/04/22 15:35] Fyrd Argentus:OKAY, PUN CONTEST WILL BE HELD HERE 15:40. brb [16/04/22 15:35] Valoryn: *scratches his head* I doubt I have enough grey matter for this, unless grey matter isn't a requirement. [16/04/22 15:36] Chewett:Hey Ailith [16/04/22 15:36] Chewett:And everyone else! [16/04/22 15:37] Fyrd Argentus:Hello [16/04/22 15:38] Valoryn:Greetings. [16/04/22 15:38] Fyrd Argentus:So in a couple minutes we'll start the pun contest. I'll set a theme and we'll go round and round... [16/04/22 15:38] :Fyrd Argentus looks dizzy and holds his head. [16/04/22 15:39] :Fyrd Argentus steadies himself on a table. [16/04/22 15:39] Fyrd Argentus:Sorry about that. Late night. [16/04/22 15:40] Fyrd Argentus:Anyway, if you can't come up with a pun in your turn, you're out for the round. At end of the day we'll add up the 3 rounds in some complex mathematical way, and determine the winner. [16/04/22 15:40] Fyrd Argentus:So, who is in? Ailith and Valoryn I think.... [16/04/22 15:40] Valoryn:I'm out of grey matter, I think... [16/04/22 15:41] Chewett:I'm doing some organisation but looking to watch! [16/04/22 15:41] Fyrd Argentus:You think, therefore you are. [16/04/22 15:41] Fyrd Argentus:We're waiting on Ailith and her sammich [16/04/22 15:42] Fyrd Argentus:2 might not be enough for this. Even 3 with me. [16/04/22 15:42] :Fyrd Argentus tries to uncross his eyes. [16/04/22 15:42] Fyrd Argentus:Oh, there are 4 of you. [16/04/22 15:42] Fyrd Argentus:So we have 5. No wait... [16/04/22 15:43] Valoryn:My point exactly, I -am- out of grey matter. *looks at his empty wooden cup* [16/04/22 15:44] :Fyrd Argentus kicks several empty bottles out of the way. [16/04/22 15:44] Fyrd Argentus:Plenty more on the shelf here. [16/04/22 15:44] Ailith: (I now has sammich) [16/04/22 15:44] Valoryn: *nods* Right... [16/04/22 15:44] :Valoryn grabs a Glass of red wine. [16/04/22 15:45] Fyrd Argentus:Okay, theme is math. This may not compute with just 2. I'll play for just for fun and see if this works.... [16/04/22 15:45] Fyrd Argentus:Let's have a little FUN-ction. [16/04/22 15:45] Chewett:Food! Sandwhiches [16/04/22 15:45] :Ailith giggles [16/04/22 15:45] Fyrd Argentus: (so Ailith is next) [16/04/22 15:46] :Fyrd Argentus rubs his eyes [16/04/22 15:46] Ailith:Becasue fun EQUALS happiness [16/04/22 15:46] Ailith: (sorry a bit brain fried lol) [16/04/22 15:47] Valoryn:And shared fun is fun MULTIPLIED. [16/04/22 15:47] Fyrd Argentus:The variable here is how much we've each had to drink. The pub may not be the right locus for such an graphic display of gray matter. [16/04/22 15:48] Ailith:On this day of celebration, let nothing divide us! [16/04/22 15:49] Valoryn:Let's have more bottles added on our tables. [16/04/22 15:49] Fyrd Argentus:Ordinate-ly I would agree. [16/04/22 15:49] Ailith:Let's get the villains of MD together and pick the mean one! [16/04/22 15:51] Fyrd Argentus: (So this is where we would start counting down to the sound of cheesey music) [16/04/22 15:51] Valoryn: (Brain black out.) [16/04/22 15:51] Fyrd Argentus: (pum-pum-pum-pum-pum-pum-paaa....) [16/04/22 15:51] :Chewett holds breath in antici...pation [16/04/22 15:52] Fyrd Argentus: (So Valoryn drops out....) [16/04/22 15:52] Fyrd Argentus: *tries again to un-cross his eyes.* Ailith, you are a PAIR 'O BEAU LASS-es today. [16/04/22 15:53] Ailith:Oh really? I hope that doesn't TRIGger any bad memories... [16/04/22 15:54] Fyrd Argentus: *squares off on Ailith* no. [16/04/22 15:55] Ailith: *looks around the pub* You know, the prices here are good.. absolute value of an evening [16/04/22 15:55] Fyrd Argentus: (So if I said "you get a square deal" I'd be out for repeating.) [16/04/22 15:56] Chewett: (later all, looks like takeitem seems wonky, I'm going to dig into it) [16/04/22 15:56] Fyrd Argentus:I think they have the right angle to get coin out of us. [16/04/22 15:56] Ailith: (aww but that's funny) [16/04/22 15:56] Ailith: (<3 Chewy) [16/04/22 15:57] Ailith: *nods twards the BAR GRAFFiti* That's a bit rude though [16/04/22 15:58] Fyrd Argentus:Wonder if they serve PI here? [16/04/22 15:58] Chewett: (Remind me Fyrd, how do I get to your test scene?) [16/04/22 15:58] Chewett: (Or whats it called?) [16/04/22 15:58] Fyrd Argentus:7_unsypg_2 [16/04/22 15:58] Chewett: (Cheers) [16/04/22 15:58] Ailith:Yes, but you can get it in the Tea Rooms at fraction of the price [16/04/22 15:59] Fyrd Argentus:Well let's round up a taxi and go. [16/04/22 16:00] Ailith:Sounds like a win-win operation [16/04/22 16:00] Fyrd Argentus:Unless they find our coins null and void [16/04/22 16:01] Ailith:On reflection, maybe we should stay here.. [16/04/22 16:01] Fyrd Argentus:Yes they might rhomb us on the road. [16/04/22 16:03] Ailith:With an array of pies? [16/04/22 16:03] Fyrd Argentus:That is a sine-ester thought. [16/04/22 16:04] Ailith:Sorry, my thoughts go quite base when considering danger.. and pies [16/04/22 16:05] Fyrd Argentus: *sees the bill on the table.* Looks like they torus another receipt. [16/04/22 16:06] Ailith:I attribute that to my drinking all the things.. sorry! [16/04/22 16:07] Fyrd Argentus:Venn should ve qvit dis silliness? [16/04/22 16:07] Ailith: *giggles* Have I struck a chord? [16/04/22 16:08] Fyrd Argentus:Right, angel. [16/04/22 16:09] Ailith: *giggles louder* I think we are nearly at an end point [16/04/22 16:09] Fyrd Argentus:Try, angel, try. [16/04/22 16:10] Ailith: *looks around at the sleepers* they have such peaceful expressions [16/04/22 16:11] Fyrd Argentus:I'm counting on them. [16/04/22 16:12] Ailith:I can see the logic in that [16/04/22 16:13] Fyrd Argentus:However, our puns are getting derivative. [16/04/22 16:14] Ailith: *frowns* it is an expected outcome [16/04/22 16:14] Fyrd Argentus:We should integrate that into our plans. [16/04/22 16:15] Ailith:... and let them become uniform? [16/04/22 16:15] Fyrd Argentus:Let's get real here. I wouldn't want to get negative. [16/04/22 16:16] Ailith:Certainly not for a long term [16/04/22 16:17] Fyrd Argentus:I'm glad, by the way, that this is not a musical contest - we would have to do it IN VERSE. [16/04/22 16:19] :Fyrd Argentus sends quick note to Chewie [16/04/22 16:19] :Fyrd Argentus starts to dust the shelves. [16/04/22 16:20] :Fyrd Argentus writes a last will and testament. [16/04/22 16:20] Ailith:I can't do that, my musical ability is very very finite [16/04/22 16:20] :Fyrd Argentus refills some of the bottles [16/04/22 16:20] Ailith: (sorry, hangover XD) [16/04/22 16:20] Fyrd Argentus:I think we're on parallel courses there. [16/04/22 16:20] Seigheart:Hello [16/04/22 16:21] Fyrd Argentus: (Hi seig, winding up a pun contest here.) [16/04/22 16:21] Ailith: *squints at Nep's badge* It that in FACT A tree? [16/04/22 16:21] :Ailith waves to Seig and smiles [16/04/22 16:22] Seigheart: ( I missed it damn) [16/04/22 16:22] Fyrd Argentus:Fact or not, it reflects some branched logic. [16/04/22 16:22] :Seigheart nods to Ailith [16/04/22 16:23] Ailith: *smiles* I believe I used logic earlier, or was that a different line? [16/04/22 16:23] Fyrd Argentus: (I'd invite you to join, but I'm sure you'd repeat stuff we've used. AR will be posted later. Come at 1800 and/or 2100) [16/04/22 16:24] :Fyrd Argentus collapses in a git of figgles. [16/04/22 16:24] Fyrd Argentus:Wonderful run, Ailith. [16/04/22 16:24] Fyrd Argentus:You win. [16/04/22 16:24] Ailith: *giggles with Fyrd* Lovely contest! so much fun, thank you! [16/04/22 16:25] Fyrd Argentus:You are master class indeed. [16/04/22 16:25] Ailith:I likes puns [16/04/22 16:25] Fyrd Argentus: (And I now have hit "save" on my alarm app - I will be here 1800 and 2100) [16/04/22 16:27] Ailith: (<3) [16/04/22 16:27] :[Spell] (Little birdies, report to Fyrd Argentus.)

That is weird. Coding glitch, my bad. Look at the "Details" entry - it shows correctly that this is for the Easter Egg hunt.

Impressive as always... Ledah did it in under 4 hours.

But, but, but..... he didn't show in chat.....

Congratulations to Jakubhi, the first wp winner, and Nepgear, the second! Else is third with the wp, Invie has the eggs but has yet to claim the wishpoint - #4 I presume.

Now announcements give you the entire list, both types, and won't go away even when read. The tally of "new" items goes ever upwards....

Spoiler? The point is there could be, should someone design a worthy quest requiring that.

Tentative Literary Event Schedule Will be changed if there are conflicts with any other event, or other issues. April 14 {Day 1 - first day reserved} April 15 - any time - Hangman (and other games throughout the festival) April 16 - 1500, 1800, & 2100 - Pun Contests April 17 - 1500, 1800, & 2100 - Limerick Contests April 18 - 1500, 1800, & 2100- Spin Doctor Contests April 19 - 1800 - Surprise Theme Impromptu Story Writing April 20 - 1500 - Reading "Fables" (or any later topic) April 21 - 2100 - Reading "Shaggy Dog Stories" (or any later topic) April 22 {Kyphis event 1130-1500 BPG} April 23 - 1500 - Reading "Humorous" Theme stories (or any later topic April 24 - 2100 - Reading "Inspirational" Theme stories (or any later topic)) April 25 {Kyphis event 1130-1500 Sun Hall} April 26 - 1800 - Reading "Horror" Theme stories (or any later topic) April 27 - 1500 - Reading "Conspiracy Theories" (or any later topic) April 28 - 1800 - Reading "Origin Stories" (or any later topic) April 29 - 2100 - Reading "Other" Theme stories (including any earlier topic) April 30 {Day 17 - last day reserved}

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Somebody dressed up a knator with big ears and a cotton-ball tail, and trained him to take around Easter eggs. He emerges from his hiding place at the top of the hour and takes a specific route, dropping an egg a minute until restarting the circuit (he zips through the labyrinth in a flash and jumps walls, but avoids indoors and scary places like NC). Spot the knator’s nests to get eggs. Spot The Easter Knator himself and get better ones! ________________________________________ Length: April 15 (anniversary festival day 2) for one week Difficulty: Easy to get a few eggs, harder to track the knator to all sites. Starting Location: Get daily basket @ 3_1x1_1 (Labyrinth entrance in MDA territory). Requirements: None, but access to LR and GG needed to get all eggs. Rewards: Melty chocolate eggs and blue candy peeps left hourly in each nest are sugar bombs, to continue the hunt. Each site at which you spot the knator wins you a colored Easter egg, which can be traded for more stable cake and candy with -- see the Muffin Man (at the hut north of Wind's Sanctuary). He’ll keep track and if you have spotted the knator in all 60 sites, he’ll give you a wish point. If you don’t finish in time, you can continue next year!

The wet ones often cower in the dark, swaddled like a baby, and seek to restore their sanity before venturing timidly out again. Again and again they do it - seven times they do this and call it a week. For they are weak.

Please post here any literary works that do not fit in any other category. This includes poetry of any style, and works that missed the deadline for their theme.

Some added rules.... the date & hour that gets posted on the calendar is the deadline for themed nights. It's okay to present at that time, prior to a forum post. Or even make it up as you go, on the fly. It is also acceptable to "read" your story for votes at ANY literary reading (themed or impromptu) prior to the appointed time (I will vary meeting time for this purpose). Votes you receive then will be recorded and later added to the forum upvotes at the posted time for that theme to determine your final score. Category winners will still be compared to others of the same theme to determine prizes. The number of votes that can be cast by each participant (or non-submitting audience member) at a theme night will be equal to the square root of the number of submitting participants, rounded down. (I don't count). Example: 5 submitters, 5 watchers, and me -- everybody gets 2 votes to cast. You can't vote for yourself but you can double up. I will also add an OTHER THEME for anything else, including poetry, and including works that missed the normal deadline: https://forum.magicduel.com/topic/20271-17th-anni-other-literary-works-category/

When looking at the MDScript code on a scriptable item, "Save & Compile" works but "Close" button is inert. If you make no changes and don't want to do an unnecessary compile, or need to abort edits you started to make, you have to click on the compass area to break out of this mode.

It is quite possible to make movement arrows and clickies that are only seen by the dead. Dead-only quests are doable.