Curiose

I do agree with just labeling it as 2010-11 and such like that. I think that if we round up the veteran Rpers, it would also make a good game. However, what I am also trying to steer away from is the 'people who always do everything and are known for always doing everything.' Not that I would mind, but, I do want the general public to have a chance to participate and show what they got.

While I agree with wanting to leave MP6 for training, the other reasoning I do not agree with. I do not agree with taking the lazy approach when dealing with your adepts. In some sense, I do find it a bit insulting when you call them inactive when they either: A. Show independence from their Mp6 B. Are not around whenever the Mp6 is. When I play the game, I don't always see Pample around, nor does that always mean I pester her a lot with questions. Players play as they will and you can't call them inactive when a good portion of them are possibly from the other end of the world. Would you find it easy to contact someone who is 10 + hours ahead of you for assistance? I'm not here to chide, nor am I here to lecture. But rather, you might want to change how you look at the situation instead of saying things like your people are not active. Even so, life does get in the way. Are you going to tell someone who has troubles outside of the game that they're inactivity is what has caused you to drop? Perhaps it is all circumstantial, but even so you have to put these things into account. Adding adepts willy nilly just to get your goal whatever that may be, is silly and more or less selfish almost.

If you want to participate and share what's on your papers, we will still need to have your works so that we can share them because: 1. Person may have wanted to attend, and yet may not have been able to. 2. Something has somehow destroyed your works and there is still a valid copy. 3. For future referencing. 4. To allow judging of said piece if needed by the kings or otherwise.

Curi's Corner Update: Added "No Title" 9/11/10 Story Night short story. Enjoy.

I see... I see... makes more sense to capture Zebooterfly, then...

I do have to agree with Kafuuka on this. Since it is a single case, I don't think such... strong measures need to be taken in this situation. I'm not suggesting we slap February on the wrist and say Good Job, but rather, we look at the situation and figure out what needs to be done for this specific person. I don't like the idea of changing the entire game mechanics just because of one person. I don't like the idea of younger players being capped so early as the next person, but I do believe this has been blown out of proportion. What I am suggesting, however, is preventative measures. We all go to the Dojo every now and then, and we all in some form have connections to the other players. We know what has happened, and I am sure that no one wants it done again. Think of this objectively, not subjectively, people. We lose all credibility once we let our emotions speak, instead of our brains. How do you expect to sway someone emotionally, when what you say puts up a huge barrier that makes them want to tune out completely? Please, it has been drawn out long enough.

... Oh, Pooh. Why'd he act so shady, then?

lepus: *yawns looks at bob & puts some water around his roots, curls back on the ground & goes back to sleep* night bob : Zleiphneir glances left and right and smears some green stuff on certain particular areas of Bob WHAT IS ZIS? Zebooterfly is... is... SMEARING stuff on Bob!? Quite odd indeed...

The reasons why we're so cryptic, and can't say most things because it is a spoiler, is because it ruins the game play not only of that particular person, but of other players as well. If you stick your neck in long enough, it won't seem so hard, and you'll learn to understand the meaning. MD is not just a game that you go clicking around in, and ask people for all the answers, it's a mentally challenging, and stimulating one. If you ask more general questions, then people would be able to help you more. People will help you to the highest degree they can, but not if you give them that chance to. If you storm off frustrated because no one is giving you the answer you're looking for, what do you gain from that? There is nothing wrong with MD's rules. Attacking idle players while at the Dojo is so that the younger, active, players who are just LEARNING the process have a chance to figure things out on their own. That is why we set up the sign in that area. They can get the losses and wins that they need, without the feeling of predation from other players, despite the fact that it still happens. I would say that I am sorry to see you go, but if you haven't bothered trying to play MD, I have no words for you.