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Thread: Is anyone else just not enjoying the new forum?

To a user on the outside I can see how it seemed the site was perfectly fine as it was, especially If you didn't use the private message system as your primary source of RP's, however PM's are most certainly the majority of the traffic here on BMR. It was invisible, but the archaic system of the old format was quite simply not built for it. Imagine in your mind a large exploration vessel. Picture it however you desire an old seafaring ship braving the vast unknown of an ancient fantasy age, or perhaps a fantastical construct built for the terrifying expanse of space, navigating the outer edges of the universe. Now picture that same ship as wonderous as it is on the outside, being held together on the inside by tape and staples. Sure It's still doing it's job and on the outside or even on deck everything seems fine, but underneathe it's coming apart seam by seam and leaking water or space or lava or what ever you had going on there in that mind palace of yours. Stepping away from my imaginary metaphor fiesta, it'll echo what Sigr was saying. The upgrade was needed. A typical user may have been none the wiser but in the backend, it was very noticible by staff. There were countless glitches and it was getting worse. There was a ton of bloat because capacity was at it's limit, being supported by tacked on alterations. There's more to it than that, but that's the gist of it, it was needed, and there's now a lot more quality of life changes for both users and staff a like. Yes it's different, and even off putting for some. Admittedly it's taken time for staff to adapt as well, that's including my self, but it is what it is.
Thread: Is anyone else just not enjoying the new forum?

I echo the sentiments about it vastly improving my experience, especially from the PM front. I've been a member of here and Guilty Pleasures I always enjoyed Blue Moon better in terms of the community and freedom, but GP always had a much better means of navigation. I never wanted to RP here in PMs because the quote pyramids was so ugly. I hardly log in to GP anymore because they have the same layout now and all of the things I liked about GP, BM now has as well. Though I might recommended adding the post liking mechanic that's on GP as a novelty what I beg you NOT to do is send our newsletters and tag the entire member base in things on a regular basis. I don't want my post to be construed as a knock on GP. It's a nice RP forum it's just not BM. It's just my personal preferences.
Thread: Is anyone else just not enjoying the new forum?

Never a fan of Xenforo. Too busy, too gawdy. You can't hover anywhere without something popping up. Complicated navigation. Too many bells and whistles. Sidebar with all these profile posts that I don't need to see. Avatars EVERYWHERE! Unnecessarily heavy pages that bog down slower connections. Mostly it just caters to the more 'social' members. You know, the ones who are fascinated by blinking lights. The ones who are online all day to chat and spam and clutter the place, to the disdain of the actual roleplayers or writers. The ones who wouldn't know a metaphor if it slapped them in the face - like this one just did, but of course there aren't enough actual serious roleplayers around so sites like this would not survive without the pesky socialites. Now don't get me wrong. I'm not so hoity-toity to think that this is some site only for stuck up intellects. I understand that it takes all kinds and we shouldn't discrimiate, but Xenforo just seems to invite the lowest common denominator even if Blue Moon Admin doesn't mean to . It's just an affliction of Xenforo. Sites that use Xenforo always have more action in the chat app than on the boards, and partners tend to spam up each other's profile pages instead of writing RPs. Xenforo is supposedly so awesome because it has so many features. Well sometimes more isn't always better. In this case it certainly isn't. Although I admit that convo style PMs are a godsend. Not that my opinion matters. Go ahead and crap on me now.
Thread: Is anyone else just not enjoying the new forum?

I still don't like the way Gmail does emails as a conversation but I love how this forum design does conversations.
Thread: Is anyone else just not enjoying the new forum?

I've recently joined and still exploring but like the colours, its pleasing on my dyslexic eyes, the messaging seems to be nice, now there seems to be a chat window dominating the screen which I don't think I like but have not turned it off as yet as you never know. Having to pan all the way down to find the latest post is disconcerting maybe there's a setting to pop new posts on the top, I shall check... I did try to message someone but found I was limited to 1000 characters, nowhere near enough, but that seems to have resolved now and hope its unlimitless.
Thread: Is anyone else just not enjoying the new forum?

I joined back in 2014 and wow the difference. I LOVE the new BMR, the integrated chat, updated forums, the general look, and I'd say BMR has become on the most active RP sites because of it!! I think the only downside is the search function and looking up another's user created thread.
Thread: Is anyone else just not enjoying the new forum?

Jasmine T said I think the only downside is the search function and looking up another's user created thread. Click to expand... I've noticed that as well. The search on old BMR wasn't great, but it was usually better at pinpointing specific things. The new search is way too picky about what it will actually search for.
Thread: Is anyone else just not enjoying the new forum?

CharmSnake and others who would like to see fewer avatars and sidebars and such, feel free to post requests to disable or enable things in the suggestionsquestions forum. One of the advantages of moving to Xenforo is I have a lot of ability to make my own mods in a well-structured format.
Thread: Unknown Soldier [KatherineMinola - Hatchet]

It had been quite some time since Lance walked through the halls of the high school, it had been years since he had retired from the education system after being honorably discharged from the Marines. The instructor in question had left due to a pregnancy leave causing the school to call and ask Lance to fill in for at most the rest of the year. He was dressed like a professor, though perhaps showing his age a bit as he sat his briefcase on his desk and adjusted his jacket as he sat down and read over the lesson plan though he was already familiar with it, Lance was simply bored. Normally, he would stand outside as the students walked in but for whatever reason he felt a little lazy and needed to cut to the chase. As his English students trickled in for the first period of the day, he wrote his name up on the board, 'Mr. Peterson' for them to see as he smiled crookedly at them cocking a brow. Good morning class, as you all know Mrs. Sylvester is on pregnancy leave so I will be taking her place as your English teacher and if anyone was taking any foreign languages with her, you also have me. Don't worry, I won't rock the boat too much, now, time to call roll. He went down the names off the list, putting his glasses on as he would glance up at each student who said here at the correct name to get a face.
Thread: May We Meet Again (randomname98766789 and Orion)

Two Ark Guards entered the isolated prison room of Callen Rodgers. The young man assumed it was time for him to be floated. How did such a well-mannered young man end up in the Sky Box? In essence, it was love. Callens mother got pregnant around the same time as her close friend, Abby Griffin. It was only natural that their two children were close. Play dates at a young age, time spent at the others quarters when parents were working they were together often. As the pair grew older, it bloomed into something deeper than a friendship. Callens only experience with girls, romantic or sexual, happened with Clarke. They had been dating ever since they were around the age of twelve. They were simply cuddling on the couch of her quarters, watching an old film when the guards busted into the door. They arrested Clarke for her knowledge about the Ark losing oxygen. Well, nobody was going to dare put their hands on Clarke without Callen saying something. Now, Callen was not exactly overly masculine or strong, but there was no telling what a man could do when the woman he loved was in jeopardy. As hard as he fought, he was no match for multiple trained, armed guards. They were both eventually arrested. It was revealed that it was Abbys doing, that she informed the Council about what her husband knew and what Clarke knew. She just did not expect Callen to know or to react like this. It had been over a year now. Callen had lost track of time in isolation. It was driving him nuts. After a wristband was slapped onto his wrist, he found himself shoved into a drop ship headed for Earth because they are expendable but that if they are co-operable, their crimes will be forgiven, per a message from the Chancellor. There was too much going on for Callen to take in, especially when they seemed to land safely, minus the two delinquents that were dumb enough to attempt and follow Finns lead. Callen was in the middle of the pack when everyone stood up, filing out towards the door. Callen was not that tall, only around 59, so it was tough for him to see over much of anything. His hazel eyes continued to scan the drop ship, though, hoping to find a certain familiar face that would make things on the ground so much easier. Last edited Jul 15, 2018
Thread: May We Meet Again (randomname98766789 and Orion)

After over a year in solitary, Clarke Griffin had sworn that her flotation had come early when her cell door opened and she was grabbed at. She hadn't gone easily and the guards had to use force to get her to move - and even then, she had been so volatile that she needed sedation. She sure wasn't acting the same way when she hit the ground. While she wasn't surprised in the least to find out that the Ark had finally hit a critically low level of oxygen, sending kids to the ground seemed irrational. However even as they plummetted through the sky there was one consuming thought in the blonde's head if they had sent all the prisoners to the ground, that meant that Callen had been sent as well. She has considered him rash for acting as he did on the fateful day when they were parted, but now it seemed almost like a blessing. Her blue eyes scanned the sea of bodies as everyone started to file out of the drop ship. Since she hadn't seen the face she wanted while still secured, Clarke figured that he had simply been placed elsewhere. Eventually she caught sight of him - and even from behind she knew that it was him. She weaved her way through the crowd until she could come up behind him and then she squeezed her beloved tight. Callen! she cried out, ecstatic. I don't think I've ever been this happy to see you!
Thread: May We Meet Again (randomname98766789 and Orion)

A voice from behind Callen called his name. Seconds later, a familiar pair of arms were wrapped around his midsection. Clarke? He spoke her name, as if he tried to figure out whether he was hallucinating. Placing his hand on top of her hands that were wrapped around his waist, Callens simply stopped, standing still until the other delinquents walked by. Turning around, finally, Callen had possibly the widest smile on his face, that he ever sported. Its really you. He breathed out, a happy sound leaving his lips. Now, nobody ever accused Callen of being sensitive. More often than not, Callen was even, calm in his emotional state. Right now? He felt like crying tears of joy because he was reunited with the love of his life. He spent the past year believing that he would never see her again, that they were both going to die within the next month or two. Tightly, Callen pulled the blonde into his embrace, hugging her as tight as he could. Clarke. He spoke her name again, just trying to make himself understand that this was real. His eyes squeezed tight, one hand slowly tangling in her hair, the other resting on the center of her back. They were still the only two left on the drop ship as the others already stepped out onto the ground. Despite that, Callen did prefer the privacy they were afforded right now. They could explore the world later, but for now, they had each other again, it felt completely surreal.
Thread: May We Meet Again (randomname98766789 and Orion)

It's really me, the blonde assured. She was so overwhelmed with emotion that tears welled in her eyes. Even as everyone had left the ship behind, she was happy here. After over a year apart, Clarke had not felt very confident that a moment like this would happen. She had wanted it of course, but they were both criminals and she knew secrets that had deadly consequences - she would have been a goner on her birthday. Oh, Callen. I'm so happy to see you, there aren't even words for it. The blonde squeezed her boyfriend's body and leaned in close. After stealing a kiss, her head rested against his chestshoulder area. For a moment, she simply wanted to breathe him in. I missed you so much. I love you so much. I'm so glad to be here with you.
Thread: May We Meet Again (randomname98766789 and Orion)

I love you, too. Callen responded immediately, his lips still tingling. Going so long without kissing his girlfriend was torturous. Now that they were reunited, Callen never wanted to stop. Logically, there was nothing he could have done when Clarke was arrested to save her. Even if he did somehow fight off the guards, did he just expect to run for the rest of their lives? Where would they run? At the time, logic went out the door. If anyone dared to lay a hand on Clarke, they would likely need to kill him before doing any damage to her. It was just the way Callen believed he would die for Clarke, if needed. He almost did, when the situation was conceptualized. He would have been floated, too, if not for this. Pulling away from the hug, only slightly, Callen allowed his forehead to rest against Clarkes. I never thought Id get to kiss you again. I thought Id seen you for the last time.
Thread: May We Meet Again (randomname98766789 and Orion)

The world around them could wait a little longer. Clarke wanted - no, needed - a second kiss. Now that they were reunited, that was only the start. Like Callen, she had believed that they would never see each other again. After all he had attacked a guard and Clarke held one of the Ark's dirty little secrets. Her father had died over what he knew, and had a month more passed she would have as well. Even two wasn't enough. Clarke wanted to kiss her boyfriend like it was their last day alive - the irony being that it possibly was. They may not have died immediately, but that did not mean that the ground was habitable. That was something that they would find out in the coming days and weeks. He rested his forehead against her own and Clarke used that as an excuse to angle her face up towards him to secure another kiss. I thought so, too. This is so much better, though. Even if the ground will kill us... At least I'll have gotten to lay my eyes on you again, and spend a last night with you. Let's hope that's not the case though yeah? Her voice cracked as she spoke and a tear streamed down her cheek - happy tears. Ecstatic tears.
Thread: May We Meet Again (randomname98766789 and Orion)

Callen caught sight of the tear sliding down from Clarkes eye. To combat it, Callen pressed his lips against her cheek, kissing the tear away. I have a feeling well have more than a day left. I wasnt optimistic about this mission, until now. I believe we can still make a life together on the ground. I know we can. Smiling at the blonde, Callen latched onto her for one more passionate kiss. It felt so surreal. He spent each day dreaming about the moment he could touch her again. It was much better than anything he ever imagined. Sighing in pure bliss, Callen reached to grab each of his girlfriends hands, giving them a firm squeeze. Maybe we should check out the ground now, yeah? Before moving, though, he could not resist kissing her one more time. He could not get enough. Finally, after forcing himself to stop, their fingers were now laced together as they started walking forward. Upon reaching the ladder, Callen climbed down first, finding that not touching her for five seconds to descend a ladder was asking too much, so he immediately grabbed her hand again once she was back onto the floor. Lets go. He whispered, now approaching the ramp with Clarke by his side.
Thread: May We Meet Again (randomname98766789 and Orion)

Callen had to be the sweetest person that Clarke had ever met. Never did a moment pass where she didn't feel his love, and that was something that she adored about him. Almost all of her time locked up had been spent thinking about him and whether or not she would ever get the chance to touch him again. It had seemed impossible given their crimes, but here they were. He wasn't the only one who had a time letting go long enough for them to get the ladder, because now Clarke never wanted to leave his side. She was normally a rather touchy person, at least with him, so that on its own was no surprise. That desire of hers seemed to be amplified now that they had reunited. Together? She asked as she held on to her boyfriend's hand. She gave it a squeeze as she looked over at him. She hoped that they could take their first steps on to the ground at each other's side, together. It only felt right to her, and she hoped it would for him as well.
Thread: May We Meet Again (randomname98766789 and Orion)

Together. Callen confirmed Clarkes desire, as it was his own desire, too. In unison, the couples first steps on Earth was taken together. A shaky breath escaped his lips while his eyes scanned the surroundings. Wow. It looked magical. He remembered when Clarke would draw for him she would lay her head in his lap and draw something of them standing together on Earth. It was no longer just a drawing it was real. The air smelled clean. Everything felt fresh. This was fantastic. Looking to Clarke with a big smile on his face, Callen could not help pulling her into another hug. This place is unlike anything I could have imagined. Callen admitted to the blonde, a laugh leaving his lips. He barely believed this was happening, holding tight onto Clarke like he would lose her if he let go. Callen kept his eyes open, just taking in the surroundings. I never thought wed see this place. It was still so much to take in at once, but Callen knew it was a good thing. They were sharing it together. They would make this their new home together. There was a future for them here.
Thread: May We Meet Again (randomname98766789 and Orion)

Nothing compared to the visceral thrill that shot through Clarke's system as her feet hit the ground for the first time. It was just as beautiful as she had imagined, and drawn so many times. It was no secret that she had often wondered what it would be like to step foot on to the Earth, though until this day she had never thought it would actually happen. The planet was supposed to be uninhabitable during her lifetime, so she had accepted the fact that her fate wouldn't involve fresh air in her lungs, magnificent tall trees and the bumpy unevenness of the ground beneath her that no book could have prepared her for. Me too, she admitted as they started to step away. Already she could tell that it was everything she had dreamed of and more. Like Callen, she was sure that they would be able to make a home out of this place together. She didn't wander from his side and instead kept close to him. While they held hands, there was still no more than few inches between their shoulders. It's amazing, though. I don't think I've ever really felt this... alive. The earth on its own wasn't having that affect on her - but to be surrounded by fresh air as well as the love of her life, Clarke felt content for the first time since her arrest.
Thread: May We Meet Again (randomname98766789 and Orion)

Their peers wandered aimlessly. Everyone was full of excitement and jubilation. It was important they find the entrance to the Mount Weather bunker. However, Callen truly only wanted to focus on Clarke right now. He did not want to even think about responsibility or handling business. All he wanted to do was stay with Clarke. How about we put some distance between ourselves and the drop ship. We wont wander far, but Id rather have you to myself, instead of being around 90 other people. It was probably not a great idea to move far from their campsite, so they would not. They could just explore the woods, mark their path, and spend time with each other. Their fingers linked together, moving towards the woods. There was something that resembled a walking path through the woods, making it easy to mark their way. Soon enough, Callen just felt drawn to a certain spot. There was a huge tree, overlooking a small pond of water. It was not that far across, they could see the bottom, but it was the first open water they had ever seen. Maybe we could just sit down here for a bit. Callen murmured, now leaning against the tree, slowly sliding down, pulling Clarke down, too. She could sit however she liked, but Callen hoped she would sit on his lap, just as he pulled her to. This place is beautiful. The male commented, looking at their surroundings the trees, the water, the grass.
Thread: May We Meet Again (randomname98766789 and Orion)

Clarke was more than happy to spend some time alone with her boyfriend, especially after so long apart. Callen was the epitome of perfect to her, and he also seemed to be a mind reader. She didn't want to wander far in case something went wrong, but she did want a chance to be alone with him. The blonde kept close to his side during their entire adventure. It even seemed like they were being subconsciously lured to the same spot. The area in which they settled down was absolutely stunning. Maybe it wasn't rushing waterfalls and the deep blue sea, but it was the closest thing that either teenager had ever experienced as well as their first sighting of open water that didn't involve a book. Clarke was visibly wowed by it all. Her bright blue eyes were wide and she looked alive. This place really is amazing, she said before letting out a soft sigh. Clarke was happy to rest in Callen's lap and she leaned back against his body. Before he could even get a hold on her she had grabbed his hands and wrapped them around her own waist. I'm so glad that I'm getting to experince this with you, Callen. I couldn't ask for any better than what we already have right here.
Thread: May We Meet Again (randomname98766789 and Orion)

Despite withstanding a nuclear apocalypse, the water looked crisp, clean. The Earth looked lively with tall trees, thick grass. Callen noticed the absence of animals, but other than that, Earth did not look much different from before. Listening to Clarke made him smile, as did holding her in his arms. We can start over, here. Well have a new life together. Freedom. The ground. I just feel so happy right now. I was terrified that you would not have been on this ship with me. I dont know what I would have done without you. Just be prepared for me to never let you out of my arms again. I did that once, and they took you away from me. It wont happen again. As stupid as it sounded, Callen somehow felt guilty about Clarkes arrest. It was not his fault, but he felt like a failure when he was unable to fight the guards off as they dragged the love his life away. He was supposed to protect her at all costs he tried to, but it was just too much. Now, they were on the ground. In the end, everything ended up being alright. Yeah, being in solitary for a year wasnt fun, but it led them to this moment, which was much better compared to the alternative of being floated. Youre so beautiful. I swear, you just get prettier each day. Thinking about you was the only way I didnt go crazy this last year. It was tough to have faith that wed find each other again one day, but I always believed it was possible. Now, here we are. I wont ever let anything separate us again.