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Dwilight / Re: Future of Dwilight

« on: July 06, 2014, 09:33:51 PM »

Seriously, the most arrogant and imperialistic realm

Some might say an Empire is by definition imperialistic 
The arrogance is just what comes of being Lurian, and therefore inherently superior.

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BM General Discussion / Re: An Open Letter to the BM Community

« on: June 26, 2014, 03:40:07 AM »

Also, this was written from my phone, so if there are errors or unclear thoughts, I apologize. I swear my English degree isn't for show.

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BM General Discussion / An Open Letter to the BM Community

« on: June 26, 2014, 03:39:09 AM »

Hello everybody,

You may or may not know me, which is fine, as I tend to steer away from the forums. I've been playing since I was thirteen, over eight years now, first as the Jazuma family, now as Madigan. Over the years, and transitioning from being a kid to an adult within the community, I have seen my fair share of ups and downs, strife, turmoil, camaraderie, kindness, and moments that seem quintessential to this amazing game. Nothing has ever held my interest longer than Battle Master, and I look forward to many more years of play.

That said, of late, there are things which drive my interest, commitment, and appreciation for this beloved world downward. OOC feuds, metagaming, vitriol, questionable movements by the development team (and I will say here that, by and large, I consider them to be selfless, heroic, passionate people), and gridlock within game have all adversely affected mine and, I'd assume, other players' experiences.

I think the biggest casualty for me, however, is to see these things cause players to leave the game entirely. After the Ice Age, I saw accounts drop like flies, during OOC wars I saw people leave in a huff, and I have definitely witnessed players leaving due to either not being part of the metagaming or out of dissatisfaction with larger game decisions.

This game has never had a huge player count, thankfully in some aspects, but we seem to be dwindling.

I think the reason, the blame in a sense, lies with all of us. For not being proactive members of a community, for not playing fair. I include myself in this. That many of our players seem to see the game as a private clubhouse, or a way to carry out personal vendettas, or else use untoward or outside methods in an attempt to 'win'. I see this as the most pressing affliction of our community.

Imagine a new player, or as casual player, feeling cut off from the secret canals that manipulate the game (I'm being hyperbolic, but I think you'll see my point). Imagine being exposed to OOC problems that drive you away from the game (I think people on the new War Islands might understand what I mean, by way of recent example).

Try and remember what your first day, week, month was like in this game. And maybe we can return to that more idyllic state.

Maybe this is all in my head, or I'm overreacting, but I've wanted to express this for a long time.

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Questions & Answers / Re: Offtopic

« on: April 29, 2013, 10:50:02 PM »

I just wanted to chime in here with what I think is useful testimony. I don't have material evidence - I never bothered to store it - but I do have my experience of what I have witnessed in regards to this case and in particular allegations made against Kyle.

For the last several months I have seen what could be tantamount to a driven, deliberate, and vindictive OOC campaign against Kyle. I would prefer to abstain from mentioning names or pointing fingers, but certainly the messages and behavior I have seen from certain players in Swordfell - on both the forum and in the game - seem startling in their directed intent against Kyle.

Kyle and I are well acquainted, but rather than this coloring my opinion, it has allowed me access to his side of the story and to long discussions of these OOC infractions.

I genuinely believe that there has been a trend of making Kyle out to be the bad guy OOC, to discredit him, to utilize methods outside of the game to provoke reactions. I see no other logical recourse for, say, the things Bowie has done. Or for this.

Did Kyle lash out? Yes - on Facebook. Outside of the purview of the game. I believe he reached a breaking point - understandably so. In this case in particular, I feel as though both sides had disproportionate reactions - particularly as I do not believe the Jaeger roleplays to be hurting anyone or written in anything less than a spirit of fun.

I have seen players make remarks towards Kyle and his character that would deeply offend anyone and I think it is a real shame that part of our community has made one of our players feel isolated, targeted, and angry.

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General Talk / Re: Babinga bow

« on: April 18, 2013, 08:43:56 AM »

That is a thing of beauty. Tremendous work there that you should be proud of. I've shot traditional English yew longbows before, but not one made of bamboo.

I was wondering about this, actually. How bamboo would compare to yew, if the strength/pliability of the wood is radically different.

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General Talk / Re: How old are you?

« on: April 18, 2013, 08:42:00 AM »

Anyone younger than me? I turned twenty about a month ago. And I guess I started playing in seventh grade.

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Dwilight / Re: Luria

« on: April 18, 2013, 08:39:40 AM »

Yes.

I'm hoping its an insane twist, where Alice was never blind and had faked blinding herself for just such an occasion.

Now that would be a Lurian move.

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Dwilight / Re: Allison's Eulogies

« on: April 15, 2013, 03:17:03 AM »

Titles are also a good example because they're the very first thing on the 'do' list on the Dwilight wiki page. Why is that? Rewind to 2006.

Similar discussions were had then, some around the FEI, which had lost its designation as the 'RP Island' well before even then. And when I say we had a lot of RPers, I don't mean that the only thing we're missing now is people who would log in and write paragraphs of text about whatever they did that day (though some did). These were people who could take a black screen with white text on it and convey a real feeling of place and time. It wasn't one thing they did; it was a thousand little things, and collectively it made BM special for a lot of people, most of whom clearly aren't around anymore to talk about it.

Not to wade into this, because the title conversation is irrelevant to me, but I just have to note this: God, those were the days, Scarlett. When Lasanar would be filled to the brim every day with great RPs (remember the Vulpes-Kestrel Wedding?).

And it is a damn shame what so many vanished - not even just on FEI, but there were great RPs in Ibby around a love triangle - and I'll definitely agree that we lost a talented pool of people. But some come back and there is enough new blood - RP-wise - to make me hopeful.

My point is: Yes, things were definitely amazing back then and I still remember the old Galiard and Dodd RPs and chuckle to myself, but in a way Kwanstein is right. That a good part of that is nostalgia and that we can only focus on the present.

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Dwilight / Re: The Official Lurian/Asylon Movie Quote Thread

« on: March 31, 2013, 07:16:47 PM »

"A true friend stabs you in the front" - Oscar Wilde.

As Lurian as it gets.

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Dwilight / Re: Luria

« on: January 06, 2013, 12:23:59 PM »

Based on what? I can only think of four people who have ever held that title, and one of those was by marriage.

Forget being the actual Monarch. It's all about being the Prince-Consort. All of the benefit, zero responsibility, regular loving from the Queen.

Hendrick Madigan: 1
Everyone who married for love, not power: 0

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Dwilight / Re: What do you look like? (Dwilight)

« on: November 09, 2012, 09:40:37 PM »

Some for the Lurians:


Hendrick.

Yes yes, a thousand times yes. More in personality than form, I'd say, but as far as character goes, spot on 

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Dwilight / Re: Luria

« on: October 24, 2012, 08:52:01 PM »

An elite tourny, sounds fun!
a great oportunity to place some good bets.

This is the exact reason the Doubled Coin should have happened! But then all the other backers dropped out! Unless Lorgan is still game 

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Feature Requests / REJECTED: General/Marshal Movement Command

« on: October 24, 2012, 08:48:07 PM »

Title:
General/Marshal Movement Command

Summary:
Expanded effectiveness of General/Marshal in regards to military coordination and unit movement.

Details:
Upon setting travel to a designated region, all nobles begin travel, but their arrival is auto delayed until the General/Marshal gives the command. This would ensure that all units arrive at the same time and that coordination lies in the hands of the General/Marshal.

Benefits:
Better army movement and coordination.

Possible Exploits:
I suppose a bad general could hinder the movement of armies and waste everyone's time, but that is solved by having a capable general or marshal. If anyone can think of anything, I'm all ears.

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Dwilight / Re: Luria

« on: September 29, 2012, 09:17:37 PM »

Yeah, we've gotten really, really, really bad. These things happen. (un?)Fortunately, I'm so busy with work and life that it's no longer my problem! Malus stepped down today. 

[joke] Vote Hendrick Madigan for Arbiter [/joke]

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Dwilight / Re: Luria

« on: July 15, 2012, 08:49:42 AM »

I had something to say about all this, but in all honesty, this is mainly an excuse to show off my new, Solari-created signature.

However, I'm also so excited for more blood feuds.

Blood feuds!

Blood feuds!