#25
by Citizen Gengsta - 7/9/2003 12:33:38 AM
The young wizard listened to the response of the guest, carefully noting the choice of words and the countenance of the guest as he spoke them.
A few seconds after the old man had finished, a eerie silence echoed through Fellowship Halls. Most did not know what to make of the old man's answer and waited with anticipation for some reaction from the young wizard at the center.
However, the young wizard stood there motionless and expressionless during the silence, not betraying an inkling of satisfaction or disappointment with the answer. A few members of the fellowship were preparing to speak when Maike finally cracked the tranquility with a elusive smile.
He turned to his peers and spoke loudly.
"Jokers represent chaotic characters. They are unpredictable and ever changing. Some are truly wild, guided only by passing whims. You could say these are completely untrustworthy and untameable that even our greatest enemy does not utilize them. Most are by choice, capable of orderly behavior but choosing not to. A certain pirate is a perfect example of these. Others are not truly chaotic characters at all. Instead they follow an unorthodox doctrine so strictly that they seem extraordinary. Our guest, today, falls into the last category. I do not know by what manner he has acquired so many personalities, but each personality is pure and uncorrupted."
"It is true that he will have to fight his many personalities to accomplish what we consider mundane tasks, but I sense that he will play a large role in our struggle against the enemy."
Now the young wizard turns to the old man.
"And you have something that all of us lack. As you can see, the Fellowship consists of wizards, elves, men, and dwarves. Most of us have been bless with the ability to see into the hearts of others. We can sense their emotions, detect their desires, and understand thier toils. But we have not experienced the heat of their emotions, the burning of their desires, or the weariness of their toils."
"Although Fellowship Hall lies in the heart of Bree by the Prancing Pony, we know little of the life of the common folk around us except that it is our duty to protect it. Maybe you will help us in this matter. Maybe you will reveal the joys and sorrows of a thousand hearts and show us what it is we are fighting for."
       
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| "Jokers represent chaotic characters. They are unpredictable and ever changing. Some are truly wild, guided only by passing whims. You could say these are completely untrustworthy and untameable that even our greatest enemy does not utilize them. Most are by choice, capable of orderly behavior but choosing not to. A certain pirate is a perfect example of these. Others are not truly chaotic characters at all. Instead they follow an unorthodox doctrine so strictly that they seem extraordinary. Our guest, today, falls into the last category. I do not know by what manner he has acquired so many personalities, but each personality is pure and uncorrupted." |
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Poof. Then again there are those that are a couple of cards short a full deck, like a certain Grasshopper we all know. HEHE.
Poof.
How does that pirate do that? How come a non-wizard can poof but I can't. Why can't I poof?
Ray: All in good time Grasshopper, All in good time.
       
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Anyone else in the Fellowship want to try out Michael Casey's Jul 1st GOTM?
It is a different experience playing it in Ironman mode and this one is at painful difficulty, straight military rush with the winner being the fastest to win.
I've just played it and am currently leading I believe, Mar 2189. So do participate and try to beat that!
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"Oh my, smart as well as cute", sighed the teenage lass.
"No no, none of that", said the old man, "I won't kiss him for you so you can just put that thought out of Our head right now".
The young woman laughs merrily and the little boy makes a face and spits several times.
"If all of you are quite through playing around", continued the old woman, "We would like to thank Our hosts for accepting us".
"Yes indeed", agreed the jolly middle aged man while he picked up the freshly filled flagon of mead in front of them.
"We have a quest to finish at the moment", said the man in his prime, "but when We return, We'll have some few questions if you don't mind".
"Before even that however", concluded the young woman, "A bath... We so hope you have a bathtub"
The teenage girl giggled and nodded vigorously.
  
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#34
by Exiled Vasueden - 7/9/2003 10:36:01 AM
(The troll is getting bigger!! mwa ha ha ha!!)ha)
O common now don't change your empire name just cause a few jokes. We don't really think all that stuff it true. We were just messing around, weren't we? Besides the white council sounds much better than the fellowship of the ring... a better name would be the brotherhood of Isengaurd. But its better to stick with the original. -If you changed your name just as a new style that cool too. 
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Poof.
Now where is that gunner? Late back to ship as usual I mean the babes are a waitin in his quarters too. Oh well. Guess I'll have to "Entertain" them.
Poof.
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I actually forgot to demand for systems. 
Good job with the win!
Gengsta is leading the GOTM at the moment, anyone else wants to try?
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Fellowship members,
Two issues I would like a discussion on.
Firstly, would like to raise a concern about trash-talking between empires. I do know that many are doing it for fun. However, I personally do not enjoy trash-talking and would like to discourage members from engaging in it as trash-talking can easily get out of hand and become personal. There is a difference between good-natured ribbing and trash-talking and I believe you guys know the difference.
Secondly, the issue of a private forum. I've previously talked about not believing in one because we want to keep all the fun stuff on this board and add to it. We can also see that some empires with private forums are not active contributors in the main board.
However, the problem with a single empire thread is that things can get rather messy (recruitment, MMORPG, questions, AARs etc) and I thought it would be good if we could have separate threads dealing with separate topics. Is there a compromise we can find? Any suggestions?
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What G.R.O.S.S does is usually have one thread and one recruitment thread. Normally we let our recruitment thread die when it gets over a certain amount and make a new one But sailing the stars with G.R.O.S.S. has now also taken on a life of its own so we haven't created another one. And I don't think we ought to have 5 or 6 recruitment threads going and bump em to the front page like some empires keep doing.
Re trash talk: We all know who the crybabies that crossed the line by throwing out false allegations are. Their allegations were disproven. They were totally exposed. I don't think you have to worry about the council in that regard.
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May I offer an opinion from outside the Fellowship?
I'd appreciate it if you would stay visible to the rest of us - it enhances the social atmosphere, allows us ALL to share ideas and generate enthusiasm for the game and provides support for each other. It maintains a critical mass of interest in the game, especially in the development of 'wish lists' and bug hunts on the release of new versions. The Euro empire, for example, no doubt contains some great players, but their thread is relatively devoid of life - I'd love some interaction with them.
I certainly agree with the trash-talk issue as you expressed it. Some of you will have found short pieces of mine on other threads designed to add some "colour and flavour" to the community. I do this for my own enjoyment, hoping others find it at least slightly amusing. I trust no one interprets this stuff as "trash talk" - and I offer an immediate and unconditional apology to anyone who feels upset by any of that. There can be a fine line between gentle competitive 'razzing' and unpleasant 'trashing' designed to injure others. One of the best things about this board is the relative absence of this stuff - witness the fact we have had only ONE genuine troll since I've been active here. I think you would find most empires share your view and I would echo Pontius' statement that the FOTR has little to worry about here.
So stay.....puhleezzee? 
  
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Well, my only concern with a single thread was its lack of organisation. If everyone doesn't find it a problem, neither would I. 
Alright then. We will maintain status quo till a need arises for a private forum.
I'm also enjoying the frequent visits by our guests. I knew it was a smart move locating ourselves next to the tavern.
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