Passant the Weak

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Heyh! Nice pics! I did not understand you were after such vine trees. I was myself more focused on wine friendly culture. The Vine trees are very good for the use you describe, along the path. But those would not be very suitable for wine making, because of the yeld that would give less concentrated grapes. However, this is not big deal: we could still make wine and enjoy it even if it is not the best wine of the world (to say the least): home made, that's all we need to enjoy the wine. Coming back to the question of which plants to associate with the vines, in a structure similar to what you show on the pics, I would definitely try: - rosebushes between each vine - 3 different clematis associated to each vine, so that they are planted in the shady place and will grow along the vine to bloom at the sunny side. See the attachment to get an idea of what I mean. [img]http://chambres.chez.com/clematite.jpg[/img]

[quote]If you were to take the grapes and add nearby rosebushes, do you think there might be anything else you would add to the guild? Be creative [/quote] I need to think more, but first idea would be to add a couple peach tree. Provided we have enough space. They have basically the same role as rosebushes: they are sensible to the same diseases (oidium or however it is called in English) as the vines. They also provide a bit of shadow to rest under when it's the pause for lunch during grape harvest season (By the way, i slightly disagree with your sying vines would provide shadow... They wouldn't be high enough if we have a sunny area, because the vines would be cut somehow low enough to limit the grape number and allow the sun to illuminate them with no limitation). And if you chose the right variety, they will produce fruits at the same season as we harvest grapes... which provides for a nice dessert (we call those fruits "Pêches de vigne" in my language, aka "Vine peaches"). But to answer more correctly your question, we would probably need a small plant that will avoid the use of weedkiller... but I need to make a bit of research on that!

I can see 2 possibilities to explore: - identify the tree that is standing right of the scene. I'm not an expert, but if anyone can identify its species, then maybe that would help - try to find a Real World location that looks close to the scene, and identify the soil in that Real World location I will make a check on the 2nd part. I have something in mind but need to find back old pictures.

I'd like to register: Passant the Weak, MP3. Is personnal influence allowed or has the bar to be set at 0%?

Angien 1: 3sc

Not sure if I shall use that topic, but we can move after if needed. My first idea seeing that hill, is that in my country the first thing a gardener would do is to chose the place where to plant the few vines. Because a true gardener would collect its own grapes to make its own wine (a few bottles for his own pleasure). That could be a row at the bottom of the hill, because the place is very sunny. They should be one rosebush at each side of the row to detect the potential diseases (not sure it's the right word for a plant, but you get it). If you like the idea, then we shall select the grape variety. For that, it would be better to know the nature of the soil (clay, sand....) so that we find an adequate type. I could help finding an unknown variety (no Cabernet or Merlot or any famous grape of course), that would give good results. Let me know if that makes sense!

I discover this topic now and find it very interesting and promising. I still have to understand all details, but the idea looks just great. I am interested in research as well. And also in seeds gathering. I seem to undrestand that you intend to cover that part through quests, but if there is anything aside quests I could help with for seeds gathering, I would be glad to. I would also be willing to volunteer for any boring task (or labor task) that does not involve any particular skill but time and willingness. It's just a great project.

Well, given your history, I think it would make sense to get one of your old char.... revived... Welcome back, whoever you are. And take care of yourself.

[quote name='Blackthorn' timestamp='1302355393' post='82219'] Very good then I have added you to my ever growing list. please be patient... [/quote] Knowing that you just accept to think about my request is way enough to make me happy... and the one thing that I have learnt about me playing MD for 2 months now is that I have way more patience that i ever thought. Just take your time, and if something comes out one day, great! If not... great! That would mean you have drawn something else that will make someone happy. Grats on your work, I do like it a lot.

Thanks a lot yrthilian. Problem solved, you can close

Hello! I will be off for 1 week in the middle of no where with no Internet connection and (almost) no mobile network. I would like to try to connect and get Active Days. My only solution to do do is to use my mobile phone and try to catch a bit of connection. However it's an old model that is not compatible with Flash. When I try to log in, I of course get a load of errors, and won't see MD usual screen. I have the feeling that the game saw me logged in yet, because I can see the chat discussion hidden in the middle of all Ajax errors messages. My question: has someone experienced that and could confirm that I am seen connected, and thus will get the Active Days?... or Not! Thanks a lot for your help.

As a newbie I can just say I am sorry that you won't be here to welcome new newbies and provide countless advices... I wish you all the best and do wish to see you back in a while.

Happy birthday indyra! May this day bring you much sun in your landscape, in your mind and in your heart.

[quote name='Ravenstrider' timestamp='1302055788' post='81953'] And if you play it backwards, you get all sorts of suggestive messages. Double fun! [/quote] True! I still have to relate those messages to MD though. My apologizes if it is not done yet!

[quote name='Maebius' timestamp='1302082388' post='81987'] I once told three, similar to the following to my own young one. [/quote] Very nice stories Have you ever tried to tell a story without pronouncing a word, just by moving eyes, hands, arms... everything? And let the child guess what happens? It is really helpful with a child that is a bit (too) active: he is part of the story. It's a bit off topic but... I just know a character in MD who is like that: unable (or not willing) to pronounce a word, and yet communicating with others... Anoter story more in topic that I like is the story of a fight between a single archer (very thin person) and 3 fatties who can destroy a wall with their fist... And yet the Archer wins because he throws his arrows at the right place while the fatiies are never able to touch him...

I have noticed a few threads (mostly old threads, but all are old for a newbie like me) that are dealing with MD and some coincidences. I am just diving into the realm, but I start feeling surrounded by its metaphysics, and I am puzzled how it somehow represents our life. And I have noticed myself one more coincidence. Those who have looked at my [url="http://magicduel.com/players/Passant_the_weak "]profile[/url] might have guessed that I am a fan of Led Zeppelin. A song is there, for you to listen: "Stairway to Heaven". Of course it has to deal with my character. But recently I have realized why that song had chosen to be there, on my profile. Because it's no more a coincidence, it must be a sign. A sign that the realm is penetrating me as much as I am trying to invest it. That song is just the proof that Led Zeppelin was a big fan of MD... long before MD existed. They have described almost everything there... You don't believe me? Check this! Try to find how MD is described in the lyrics... and compare with my own opinion in the Hidden Log. You may think I become crazy? Blame Magic Duel for that! I promise I was "normal" before... And guess what? I don't want to be normal anymore... because of MD. ~The Weak, a Passer by ===================================================================================================================== There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold And she's buying a stairway to heaven [log=]This Lady is Marind of course. And she is trying to raise her mind to the highest stage... a stage that seem inaccessible to most... but to those who have the willingness to reach it[/log] When she gets there she knows, if the stores are all closed With a word she can get what she came for [log=]Of course she can! Have you ever noticed how she manages to get you play with her? A word is often more powerful than a weapon... partuicularly when it comes from a wise Lady[/log] Ooh, ooh, and she's buying a stairway to heaven [buying]Now that's intriguing..; She is buying... with money? ..; Or with her Mind Power, like we buy creatures in MD?[/log] There's a sign on the wall but she wants to be sure [log=]You know that sign... it's one of the first thing you see in MD...[/log] 'Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings [log=]And this was my first lesson in MD... don't trust what you see. Don't trust what you hear... Go beyond the view, go beyond the words... Try to see things with different eyes...Rings a bell?[/log] In a tree by the brook, there's a songbird who sings Sometimes all of our thoughts are misleading Ooh, it makes me wonder Ooh, it makes me wonder [log=]it makes me wonder... this is my motto in MD... I am always wondering something... anything... everything[/log] There's a feeling I get when I look to the west And my spirit is crying for leaving [log=]What is beyond teh see? What is beyond GG? What will we discover ina few days?... No border is there forever, that's all we know[/log] In my thoughts I have seen rings of smoke through the trees [log=]This happens when you are in teh forest of Loreroot and look to the East, towards Necrovion. ANd it makes me wonder...[/log] And the voices of those who stand looking and it makes me wonder really makes me wonder And it's whispered that soon if we all call the tune Then the piper will lead us to reason And a new day will dawn for those who stand long And the forest will echo with laughter [log=]This is where I am stuck so far. It probably has to deal with the fact that only the chosen ones can last in MD. Not that MD has really chosen them, but their mind, their actions, progressively become accointed to MD, until they become part of the realm... for good. I hope to reach that stage one day[/log] If there's a bustle in your hedgerow, don't be alarmed now, It's just a spring clean from the May Queen Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run There's still time to change the road you're on [log=]I am not sure. is that a trivial description of the Maze?... Or (more probably), the explaination that when you enter story mode, you have to chose your own way... and if you don't like it, then you can just make another choice at later MP stage...[/log] Ooh, it makes me wonder Ooh, Ooh, it makes me wonder Your head is humming and it won't go, in case you don't know The piper's calling you to join him Dear lady, can't you hear the wind blow, and did you know Your stairway lies on the whispering wind [log=]This is the critical stage of your life in MD. When you realize that it is definitely not what you thought. It's different from everything you have experienced so far... Will you definitely come in... follow the piper... forget the physical stairway to follow the spiritual path to enhancement and better knowledge of yourself and the others?... [/log] And as we wind on down the road Our shadows taller than our soul [log=]Yes, our shadows taller than our soul... when we ahve chosen the dark side of Necrovion... there we are now but...[/log] There walks a lady we all know Who shines white light and wants to show How everything still turns to gold [log=]Marind is here and she explains to us what the balance is... and why everyone is entitled to find his way... as long as the balance is respected...[/log] And if you listen very hard The tune will come to you at last When all is one and one is all, yeah [log=]when you and the realm make one. When you and the other inhabitants of tis wonderful world called Magic Duel make one...[/log] To be a rock and not to roll. And she's buying the stairway to heaven [log=]I know now... this stairway has no end..; I must be climbing step by step... forever... to discover more about the world and myself... to explore more of my personality and my relationship with other... to climb on that ladder of knowledge... forever[/log]

Thanks Burns, for arranging this out. Even with only 1 match in the middle of Heads Contest, I did enjoy it Congratulations to all winners.

Hello again! After participating in the Head Contest, I have got enough to unlock the Avatar Gallery. As discussed, I come back with my request, for you to have a look whenever you have time. Thanks in advance. [quote]Artist's description Mandatory requirement: To be used as MD avatar. It is a young man (could even be a teenager or a child if that's easyer) carrying a ladder on his back. He has his head turned up, as if he was looking for something in the sky. He is physically weak, so he should be rather thin. He may be tall if that makes him look weaker Optional He looks either frightened or surprised... or a mix of both. In my mind, he is sideways, but it is not a requirement. The artist shall decide what to do to express what is in the mandatory requirements. [/quote]

Thanks Burns. We had our fight with Knozz earlier today and he won a straight 2-0. He asked me to post here because he had to leave. This is done! And thank you both Burns and Knozz for allowing that match early.

Who are you? I know you... a bit. But I will say Hi anyway!

[quote name='Burns' timestamp='1301166347' post='81370'] Sunday, 2100, Sparring Grounds: Knozz - Passant the Weak: Winners of Semifinals MP4 Winners of Semifinals MP5 [/quote] I have just be notified that I would be off for the week end. Could I play against Knozz befor Friday (if he comes online, long time I have not seen him) or on Monday ? It's a straight "final", so maybe you can relax that timing, although I understand you would prefer all finals at the same time.

I finally did not use the changeDNS site. I prefer not to mess with my DNS, the computer being shared and other important stuff on it. Error is still here, but as I said not big deal. If you have reported to the site owner it's up to him to make sure his site is visible everywhere... he should be willing to do it. Thanks again for all answers and support.