Platinum Meeting 6-19-2013

==Summary==
Platinum will be seeing some changes in regards to PRS, the Platinum Release Standards.
Some future polls and a storyline meeting will be arranged to further discuss roleplaying in Platinum
==Full log==
[Wyromhole, Singularity]
Everything here is distorted and deformed, as gravity pulls in every direction. The darkness stretches as far as the eye can see, with no hope of escape. You also see the Lyradie disk and a Q & A list.
Also here: Nadiva, Lyradie, Vorks, Dark Lord Jesphian who is sitting, Lord Fethik, Sheayan, Nilandia, GameMaster Lydil, GameMaster Sherlise, GameMaster Wyrom
Obvious paths: out
Lyradie exclaims, "Evening Wyrom!"
You wave.
You smile at Wyrom.
Halgur just arrived.
Talryssa just arrived.
Nadiva gazes in wonder at her surroundings.
Fethik says, "But yes, hello bosses."
Mithogras just arrived.
Wyrom exclaims, "You're in the center of a blackhole!"
Saska just arrived.
Sherlise says, "Love the new curtsies."
Mithogras waves.
You sit down.
Rahsh just arrived.
Lyradie says, "This is an OOC meeting Fethik. Lick your monitor."
Lyradie makes a rude suggestion to Fethik and gets a firm punch for it.
Sheayan just went out.
Jani just arrived.
With one leg awkwardly placed behind the other, Sherlise attempts to curtsy, only to stumble and almost fall.
You hug Jani, who wraps you in a warm embrace.
Fethik says, "Tsk."
Saska giggles.
Seeress Ephelysse just arrived.
Wyrom curtsies.
Jani smiles.
Wyrom frowns.
Jani hugs you, and you wrap her in a warm embrace.
Ephelysse bows.
Lyradie giggles at Sherlise.
Sherlise giggles at Wyrom.
Saska curtsies politely to Sherlise.
Talryssa giggles at Sherlise.
Jaired just arrived.
Nilandia chuckles.
Vorks sits down.
Jani nods to Ephelysse in greeting.
Saska says, "The new curtsies are a lot of fun."
Saska adopts an agreeable expression.
Sherlise says, "Pull up some space. Literally. If you can find it in thie vacuum."
Lyradie agrees with Saska.
Sherlise gazes in wonder at her surroundings.
Sherlise agrees with Saska.
Jani sits down.
Lyradie says, "Right after I had my own curtsy made."
Lyradie winces.
Ephelysse joins Mithogras's group.
Placing one foot slightly in front of the other, Lyradie pulls her coral silk skirt out to the sides and bends at the knees. She dips her head respectfully and then returns to a relaxed standing position with a bright smile on her face.
(Saska pulls on the space.)
Saska sits down.
You feel at full magical power again.
That does not work here.
Speaking softly to Wyrom, Talryssa says, "You're doing it wrong."
Sherlise applauds.
Jesphian leans softly against Saska.
Saska giggles.
Sherlise says, "Still like it."
Mithogras says, "No hope of escape...."
Mithogras's face turns slightly pale.
Wyrom says, "We'll give everyone a moment to get here. And then I'll silence the room to keep everyone on point tonight, as I don't want to consume everyone's night with this."
Wyrom chuckles.
Rahsh titters to himself, glancing about rapidly.
Nilandia asks, "Why not?"
Mithogras sits down.
That probably isn't such a good idea.
Lyradie plops down to the ground in a sitting position.
Fethik says, "Yeah indeed. This is kinda the highlight of my evening, heh."
Nadiva sits down.
Rahsh says, ""No hope of escape" loses its gut-wrenching impact as a closing phrase to the room description when it says "Obvious exits: Out" just below."
You fold your arms behind your head.
Sherlise says, "I may or may not step away a moment for some coffee."
 No one is waiting on this list.
 The list is closed.
 Leaving the game for more than a few minutes is NOT allowed.
 Leaving the room is NOT allowed.
 Non Paying Accounts ARE allowed to join.
You may only be on ONE list at a time. Joining another will remove you from the first.
Mithogras begins chuckling at Rahsh!
Rahsh grins at Mithogras.
Lyradie waves at the Lyradie disk in a dismissing gesture.
The Lyradie disk disintegrates, dropping everything on the ground.
Wyrom exclaims, "It usually doesn't have the out directional!"
Lord Delcian just arrived.
Wyrom says, "But Sherlise told me I had to let you guys leave."
The mana around you slowly returns to its natural state.
You stop singing Song of Power.
Sherlise AFK scripts being attentive for a few minutes.
Wyrom says, "I didn't agree."
Lyradie giggles.
Wyrom says, "But... Here we are."
Saska giggles at Sherlise.
Rahsh says, "IMO, "Out" should lead to the Heart of the Rift."
Your opalescent moonstone grows still as you tap it.
Rahsh says, "Just sayin'."
The sense of peace and security passes away from the area.
Speaking softly to Delcian, Jani says, "I found something that may interest you today."
You sense that your attunement to the minds of others is fading, and that it will cease in about a minute.
Speaking softly to Delcian, Jani says, "And good evening."
Saska grins at Rahsh.
Ephelysse leans softly against Delcian.
You move to a kneeling position.
You crawl up to Sherlise.
You snuggle up to Sherlise.
You move to a sitting position.
Delcian leans softly against Ephelysse.
You hoot.
Delcian smiles at Jani.
Speaking to Rahsh, Saska says, "Not the scatter part though."
Lyradie says, "Yeah, you said rift in TSC and Hraus only heard Rift, thought for a minute that the OOC meeting was in the rift."
Delcian smiles at you.
Lyradie giggles.
Delcian says, "Evening everyone."
Saska hugs Delcian.
You nod to Delcian in greeting.
Jesphian waves to Delcian.
Wyrom says, "Okay."
Nilandia smiles at Delcian.
Wyrom nods.
Mithogras waves.
Nilandia hugs Delcian.
Talryssa waves to Delcian.
Wyrom nods at Rahsh.
Wyrom points out.
Halgur nods to Delcian in greeting.
Jani removes a rainbow glaes Ronan statue from in her spidersilk cloak.
Halgur becomes solid again.
You are wearing a pair of prism cut thunderstones suspended from delicate vaalin chains, a wrought silver torc, a glass pendant, a hooded wool piper's cloak, a silver-hinged faewood kit slung over your shoulder, a pebbled black leather backpack, some rolaren augmented chain, a low-cut pearly cloth-of-vaalin gown with narrow off-shoulder sleeves, a musical note bracelet, a slouched charcoal gem pouch, and some kidskin boots with a row of pearl buttons up each side.
Speaking to Rahsh, Wyrom asks, "Better?"
Delcian says, "Tony Soprano died."
Jani offers Delcian a rainbow glaes Ronan statue.
Delcian frowns.
Ephelysse's eye-shaped ruby periapt gleams momentarily with a weak red inner light.
Saska's jaw drops.
Wyrom nods at Delcian.
Delcian accepts Jani's Ronan statue.
Saska says, "Noooo."
Rahsh exclaims, "Hehehe!"
Wyrom says, "Yeah."
Fethik says, "I'm suddenly terrified."
Rahsh removes a battered dark vultite aegis etched with faded runic symbols from in his black silk sack.
Speaking to Wyrom, Jesphian says, "By the way... I'm here."
You sense that your attunement to the minds of others has ceased.
Saska looks over at Wyrom and shakes her head.
Wyrom begins chuckling at Jesphian!
Saska glances at Rahsh.
Speaking to Jani, Delcian says, "Very nice, thank you."
Rahsh asks, "Who's with me? Quick pre-meeting hunt?"
Saska shakes her head, clucking her tongue.
Talryssa shrieks!
Talryssa glances out.
Delcian put a rainbow glaes Ronan statue in his black velvet cloak.
You stare at Rahsh.
Rahsh exclaims, "C'mon!"
Speaking softly to Delcian, Jani says, "Of course. It would go to no one else."
Rahsh exclaims, "Group on Rahsh!"
Speaking loudly to Rahsh, you say, "No things that go pop here, please."
Taakhooshi just arrived.
Nilandia exclaims, "Okay, who put the exit into the Scatter?!"
You feel at full magical power again.
Taakhooshi eyes the surroundings with a skeptical look.
That does not work here.
Speaking to Rahsh, you say, "I'm sure our clerics and empaths have better things to do than clean up bard-bits from the black hole."
Taakhooshi shrugs.
Wyrom raises his hand.
Speaking softly to you, Talryssa asks, "Don't you go pop?"
Fethik points at Rahsh.
Lyradie giggles.
Mayor Hraus's group just arrived.
You peer out and see ...
[The Rift, Scatter]
Dull, grey stone is slick with dampness underfoot. Someone or something flits around in the distant shadows, with only a faint whirring indicating its presence. A bower crafted of sticks and twine stands in the cavern's center, singed black. 
Obvious exits: southwest, up, down
Vaein gazes in wonder at his surroundings.
Rahsh sighs.
Rahsh says, "You guys are no fun."
Wyrom says, "Well I did it, but it's Rahsh's fault."
You stare at Wyrom.
Sherlise spilled it.
Delcian asks, "Group hunt scattered?"
Taakhooshi begins chuckling at Wyrom!
Sherlise grumbles.
Taakhooshi adopts an agreeable expression.
Hraus says, "I went to the Rift, I saw no meeting."
Speaking brightly to Wyrom, you exclaim, "Good thing I always carry around an Eye of Koar emerald!"
Jesphian cackles!
Speaking to Hraus, Nilandia says, "Don't leave."
Wyrom chuckles.
Saska says, "Because it's the scatter."
Hraus flutters his eyelashes at Wyrom.
Fethik says, "New game, keep the lowbie alive after the meeting, heh."
Saska buries her face in her hands.
Ravendra just arrived.
Lydil says, "Scattered hunts group."
Lydil nods.
Rahsh exclaims, "Good game!"
Fethik says, "I'd ... actually probably have fun with that."
You say, "Easy peasy with Nilandia here."
Wyrom says, "Okay, let me fix that before I end up killing someone."
Nilandia starts chuckling at you!
Speaking to Lydil, Delcian says, "Game on."
Talryssa grins at Wyrom.
Lyradie snaps her fingers.
Nilandia exclaims, "Hey now wait a minute! I keep myself alive, not other people!"
Nadiva ponders.
Rahsh sighs disappointedly.
Hraus's lion tattoo seems to grow increasingly more restless as it mills about. Finally, it gathers itself and disappears behind the leather belt covering his waist.
Speaking to Nilandia, you say, "Seem to recall you standing triumphantly over a pile of bodies... so you might be right."
You chuckle at Nilandia.
Nilandia asks, "See what I mean?"
Hraus sits down.
Speaking to you, Jesphian says, "Dont' let her fool you.. she's a stone cold killer."
Rahsh puts his hands to his head and rocks back and forth, looking worried.
Vaein says, "She tried to kill me."
Vaein glances at you.
Speaking to Jesphian, you say, "She didn't even molest us. I was disappointed."
Vaein mutters under his breath.
Taakhooshi glances at Nilandia.
Taakhooshi places his hands on his hips and eyes Nilandia with a skeptical look.
Taakhooshi shrugs.
Announcement: The Platinum Meeting is about to begin, make your way to Town Square Center in Wehnimer's Landing and head through the rift!
Speaking to Vaein, you exclaim, "Me?! Or Nilandia. I would never hurt a fly!"
Eleven stars in Delcian's cloak shine brightly, forming the Cat's Paw in the twinkling night sky.
Speaking softly to you, Talryssa asks, "Are you upset that her pilemwas more than 3 bodies?"
Vaein points at you!
A nightingale hops on Ephelysse's shoulder, ruffling its feathers quickly before settling down.
Sherlise buries her face in her hands.
Jani glances at you.
Mithogras glances at you.
Speaking to you, Jesphian says, "Fly no... but I've seen you kill people with boxes."
Sherlise sticks out her tongue and lets loose with a loud, "Thbtbtbtbt" from her lips!
Mithogras mutters triplehomicide.
Speaking softly to you, Jani says, "I rather recall you taking aim at me during a hunt where you promised to keep me safe."
Talryssa grins at Mithogras.
Speaking to Mithogras, Lydil says, "We call those Triple Kills."
You cower away from Jani.
Jani grins at you.
Nilandia sits down next to Hraus.
Nilandia leans on Hraus, giving him a companionable grin.
Speaking meekly to Jani, you protest, "It was an accident!"
Speaking softly to you, Jani says, "Just keeping things honest."
Jesphian says, "I think Nilandia is really a serial killer."
Jani gives you a lingering kiss on the cheek.
Lydil says, "In full Announcer Voice of course."
Speaking to Jesphian, Nilandia says, "I deny everything."
Speaking to Nilandia, Jesphian says, "Naturally."
Jesphian grins.
Taakhooshi sits down.
Sherlise recites:
Sherlise nods at Lyradie.
You snuggle up to Sherlise.
Sherlise nods at Lydil.
Speaking to Nilandia, Taakhooshi comments, "We get three GM's here....nice."
Taakhooshi grins.
You see GameMaster Sherlise.
She appears to be a Half-Elf.
She is average height and appears to be immature. She has blue-green eyes and tanned skin. She has shoulder length, silver blonde hair pulled into a loose ponytail adorned with a fragile light purple peony.
She is in good shape.
She is wearing a blue denim jacket, a fiery gold brocade bowtie, an oversized soft cotton t-shirt, a large round watch, some faded blue jeans, and some white sneakers.
Delcian seems hesitant, looking unsure of himself.
Lyradie chuckles.
Speaking to Sherlise, you exclaim, "We're definitely going to have to get you better shoes. Sneakers?! How American!"
Speaking to Taakhooshi, Nilandia says, "I used my full strength GM attractant."
Speaking to Taakhooshi, Lydil says, "Trouble comes in Threes after all."
Sherlise chuckles.
Taakhooshi is no longer protected by the shimmering field of energy.
Ephelysse's eye-shaped ruby periapt gleams momentarily with a weak red inner light.
Taakhooshi places his hands on his hips and eyes Lydil with a skeptical look.
Lydil glances at Sherlise.
Speaking to Lydil, Taakhooshi says, "Hmm. Mebbe."
Lydil glances at his worn tennis shoes.
Sherlise shows Lyradie her white sneakers.
Taakhooshi sniffs at Nilandia.
Sherlise stares off into space.
Speaking to you, Lydil says, "I think she is quite fashionable."
Speaking to Nilandia, Taakhooshi says, "You smell like normal."
Sherlise grins at Lyradie.
Taakhooshi shrugs at Nilandia.
Speaking to Lyradie, Sherlise exclaims, "Sorry!"
Sherlise shows Lydil her white sneakers.
Speaking to Taakhooshi, Nilandia says, "I'm just naturally that attractive."
You chuckle at Lydil.
Lyradie tries to pinch Sherlise, but she grabs her hand just in time and pinches Lyradie instead!
Ravendra says, "Whoa! 100 seconds of round time for the list? I ought to scream bloody murder."
Sherlise dusts off her white sneakers.
Wimp just arrived.
Lyradie giggles.
Eignus just arrived, striding along purposefully.
Taakhooshi places his hands on his hips and eyes Nilandia with a skeptical look.
Speaking to Lydil, you exclaim, "Fine! Take her side!"
Wyrom says, "Alright, looks like this is all of us for now. I'm going to go ahead and silence the room, just so we can get through everything. I have a list here I'll open up at the end you can JOIN so we can answer everyone's questions."
Thulia just arrived.
Sherlise grins at Lyradie.
Eignus sits down.
Thulia meditates over Wimp.
Thulia takes Wimp's chest damage.
Thulia meditates over Wimp.
Thulia takes Wimp's right leg damage.
Taakhooshi agrees with Wyrom.
Thulia meditates over Wimp.
Thulia takes all of Wimp's blood loss.
Wimp sits down.
Wimp kisses Thulia on the cheek.
Thulia sits down.
A pall of silence settles on the area.
You feel a strange sense of serenity and find that you are able to reflect on recent events with uncommon clarity and understanding.
Wyrom says, "Alright then! Welcome to our second Platinum OOC Meeting this month."
Wyrom says, "Err year."
Wyrom coughs.
Lydil glances at Wyrom.
Wyrom says, "Tonight, we're going to be talking about some sensitive subjects, and hopefully bring them all out in the open."
Wyrom says, "So we can really hammer down the issues that have been hurting the instance."
Rahsh titters to himself, glancing about rapidly.
Seven stars in Delcian's cloak shine brightly, forming The Jackal in the twinkling night sky.
Wyrom says, "But first, I'd like to briefly go over some updates we've done this year."
Wyrom says, "We've updated droppage to no longer drop items upon death, but kept it intact for decay/departing. This was an overwhelming issue on both players and staff about item replacement, and I think it's been an overall improvement for Platinum."
Wyrom says, "Some say part of Platinum died with that update, but numbers have been up in the population this year, so I believe it had a positive impact."
Ephelysse's eye-shaped ruby periapt gleams momentarily with a weak red inner light.
Wyrom says, "We also updated our Portal system, to use the Premium portals for town-to-town travel, while opening some hard to reach areas with the portals under the town. This was to help players out with certain bounty tasks, such as cross land escort missions and the overpopulated warcamps on the trails."
Wyrom says, "We've also ended one of the longer storylines in a long while, the Rising of Lornon, and with it opened up the memorial area that was in Prime. This is a largely OOC area, but had an IC reason to come to Platinum."
Wyrom says, "We have one more big update coming from the end of that storyline, which are the Shanty Town updates."
Wyrom says, "They are in QC as we speak, and they will hopefully be out very soon."
Wyrom says, "We also completed the first attempt to having player officials of towns, with Hraus becoming the mayor of Wehnimer's Landing. This was a big step to building a tighter-knit community in Platinum."
Wyrom says, "And hopefully will be the start to more roles in the future."
Wyrom says, "Some long-awaited updated from the Landing got rolled into Platinum with the new mayor storyline, such as the Burrow Way tunnels."
Wyrom says, "And some minor updates to some of the various town structures, like Moot Hall, the bathhouse, and a few other minor details."
Ephelysse's eye-shaped ruby periapt gleams momentarily with a weak red inner light.
Wyrom says, "With that said, we've run into a couple of hurdles along the way. We had some trouble with communication about a certain festival running, which caused a little bit of an uproar."
Wyrom says, "This has shined some light onto another issue that has been impacting Platinum for quite some time."
Talryssa just left.
Wyrom says, "So we've decided to put through some Platinum Release Standards. The major thing we be overhauling are "ghost events" in Platinum."
Wyrom says, "That term meaning when we just open shops from a festival that isn't really happening in Platinum, but is happening in another instances, usually Prime."
The air calms down around Fethik.
Wyrom says, "Basically, unmanned festivals and events."
Brinret sits down.
Wyrom says, "We're going to be doing away with them. Because even though they have good intentions behind them, they tend to bring up sour feelings and create Prime vs. Platinum arguments."
Wyrom says, "Platinum is intended to be a unique experience, not a mirror or Prime. So things will happen in Prime that won't happen in Platinum. But the goal isn't for Platinum to have less."
Wyrom says, "It is so the Platinum team can create unique events, storylines, and festivals."
Fethik seems hesitant, looking unsure of himself.
Wyrom says, "Now, I know you're probably mocking the statement already, how you don't get anything from certain towns anyway."
Wyrom says, "And we're just trying to come up with an excuse."
Vaein relaxes and no longer maintains the Executioner's Stance.
Wyrom says, "But this is going to actually result in some team restructuring on the staff side of things."
Wyrom says, "I don't have all the details, because they are still being worked out, but this will hopefully be a big help in Platinum, rather than a hindrance."
Fethik seems slightly different.
Wyrom says, "But we are going to be working on making sure anything permanent and new released tot he game, happens in Platinum. But the experience will be altered to fit Platinum's community."
Wyrom says, "But this isn't talking about services, shops, and festivals."
Talryssa just arrived.
Wyrom says, "We're talking about new structures added to a town, or a new areas built in the wilds."
Wyrom says, "Storylines will be different in most cases, as different people may be in charge in Platinum, than in Prime."
Wyrom says, "And not everything that goes on in Prime will always come to Platinum. This is where we will create the Platinum Release Standard, where certain things are a must. But again, I know most arguments get hung up on services, items, and so on that get released in Prime that don't happen in Platinum."
Wyrom says, "With that said, I conducted a staff questionnaire the last few weeks."
Wyrom says, "I'm going to be pretty blunt about it with you. It was to find out if there are issues between staff and players that make it hard for staff to wish to work here."
Wyrom says, "There were two major thoughts that came back from the majority of staff."
Wyrom says, "The first being an experience that a staff member had that left a sour taste in their mouth."
Wyrom says, "The other being the lack of town loyalty."
Wyrom says, "Now, I understand we're a small community, so we're not saying you have to go play in a town where no one is. But there is a lack of dedicated roleplay that happens in other towns. It's obvious."
Wyrom says, "The only time we can draw players into a town, is when something is going on. And again, this makes sense in the smaller community. But the issue mostly comes from the after effects of an event. Once an event is over, most players scatter."
Wyrom says, "We see whispers on roleplaying awards, and then players run off to grind again, leaving the interaction essentially dead."
Wyrom says, "This has made a number of staff members not want to give them out in bulk."
Wyrom says, "But only to stand out players."
Wyrom says, "But then comes everyone's favorite word. Favoritism."
Wyrom says, "This is also the result in a lot of specific player messaging that goes on during an event. Some players get more attention because they are much more interactive during certain events. It's just one of those things that sort of happens, because some people just don't interact a whole lot, and we need to still make an event move forward."
Wyrom exclaims, "Damn you whoever just trained!"
Ephelysse appears to lose some internal strength.
Ephelysse becomes unbalanced for a second, then recovers.
Wyrom says, "That totally just spammed us."
Wyrom smirks.
Sherlise chuckles.
Hraus becomes solid again.
The glowing specks of energy surrounding Talryssa suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
Wyrom says, "We're going to talk more about this at the end of the meeting when the floor is opened up."
Wyrom says, "But it's become a problem in recent months."
Wyrom says, "And it's just one of those things we have to talk about as a group in an OOC sense."
Wyrom says, "As for the other half of the questionnaire, I can't change experiences that people had. But one thing we need to work on as a group is creating the Us vs. Them mindset."
Wyrom says, "And just getting rid of it."
Wyrom says, "Whether it's Prime vs. Platinum, or Staff vs. Players. I think we're all here because we love playing this game."
Sherlise agrees.
Lyradie loses an aura of resolve.
Wyrom says, "Another aspect of interaction has also been lost to third-party software. I know some will say Lich has saved GemStone. And for the scripting aspects, it probably has. I've never gotten to use it, I've been staff since before it was created. But a lot of interactions that would take place in game, are happening through that software, or through an AIM chat."
Wyrom says, "And the interactions in the game have died off in a lot of cases."
Wyrom says, "I'll give an example that was brought up to me by a player."
Wyrom says, "There was an altercation that happened in game, where a typo ended up killing the wrong person."
Wyrom says, "It was resolved outside the game for the most part."
Wyrom says, "Something that big should have had a major impact on the game itself."
Wyrom says, "Instead, it was dismissed as an accident."
Wyrom says, "I think we all lose touch of the roleplaying opportunities that present themselves."
Wyrom says, "Even if they aren't desired ones."
Andelara just arrived.
Wyrom says, "Character vs Character can be some very exciting times."
The layer of stone surrounding Andelara crumbles away.
Wyrom says, "Now, I'm not going to keep badgering on about this topic, because I'm sure you guys have questions at this point."
You notice Lydil move his lips, but hear nothing.
Wyrom says, "But before I remove the silence and open the list, let me just say... These are the things we need to work on fixing, because I think we all want to have more interactions."
Wyrom says, "What I'm going to do is, remove the silence for a few moments, let you join the list, and then go in the order the list has. Once everyone has got their chance to JOIN the list, I'll put the silance back on and let each person hae the floor, shifting the silence off and on. Please respect those talking and let them have the floor, as I can't just let one person talk, it will remove the silence from the room."
Wyrom nods.
The pall of silence leaves the area.
Wyrom just opened the list.
Taakhooshi shrugs.
Brinret adds his name to the list.
Lyradie adds her name to the list.
Ravendra adds her name to the list.
Nadiva gets an odd look on her face.
Brinret says, "And this is why they don't use lists for merchants anymore."
Brinret ducks his head.
Wyrom chuckles.
Taakhooshi laughs at Brinret!
Fethik ponders.
Arabesques of pale white twine deep within the heart of Talryssa's white starstone.
Nadiva whistles tunelessly to herself.
Delcian adds his name to the list.
Wimp adds his name to the list.
Hraus adds his name to the list.
Ephelysse's eye-shaped ruby periapt gleams momentarily with a weak red inner light.
The quartz feather on Ephelysse's forehead flickers, as if a tiny pearlescent flame has appeared inside. Without so much as a breath of smoke, it is extinguished.
Thulia put a steel-linked black vultite spikestar with a lacquered white oak handle in her linen cloak.
Thulia slings a polished glowbark shield over her shoulder.
Fethik makes a writing motion at the list.
Fethik stares off into space.
Fethik says, "I... fail at this."
Speaking to Fethik, Lydil says, "Join List."
Jani softly asks, "Can we join and perhaps not need to speak when our turn comes?"
Fethik adds his name to the list.
Fethik ducks his head.
Lydil nods at Jani.
Jani adds her name to the list.
Jani nods.
Taakhooshi begins chuckling at Fethik!
Lyradie kisses Fethik on the forehead.
Wimp yawns.
Speaking softly to Fethik, Jani says, "Write a macro."
Lyradie laughs at Jani!
Ravendra grins wryly.
Jesphian adds his name to the list.
Fethik says, "I just never used a list before."
Wimp quickly ducks behind Eignus.
Wyrom exclaims, "Alright, going to silence the room again!"
A pall of silence settles on the area.
Andelara becomes solid again.
Wyrom nods at Brinret.
Brinret says, "Alright let's get me blasted into next week."
Wyrom points at Brinret.
 Blue plasma lashes Brinret's legs.
 Knocked down.
 +10 Hits.
 Brinret's ora-splinted armor protects his legs from injury.
Wyrom says, "Oh... wrong blast."
Brinret says, "Ow."
Wyrom throws his arms wide, and a halo of silvery light spills away from his body!
Silvery light surrounds Brinret, washing away any injuries.
Brinret says, "Wyrom I agree with you about third party software and the chats."
Brinret says, "I agree with you about the general attitude."
High Lord Smallstick just arrived.
Smallstick sits down.
Brinret says, "I agree that the prime vs plat, staff vs player thing is a problem."
Brinret says, "All that said I want to be blunt too."
Brinret says, "We've heard what prime is going to get and we aren't."
Brinret says, "What I haven't heard is what Plat is going to get that prime isn't."
Brinret asks, "What is my 50 dollars amonth worth?"
Brinret asks, "Why don't I just pick up a basic account?"
The powerful look leaves Eignus.
The powerful look leaves Thulia.
Wyrom nods.
Brinret says, "And that's not a condemnation I just want to hear from you what yo uthink."
Lexianne just arrived.
Brinret says, "That's all from me."
Wyrom nods.
Wyrom says, "Platinum offers a unique experience from Prime. The reasoning for Platinum back in the day was to grant the old experience of a smaller population, with droppage and more one-on-one interactions. I know it's been years, and it's mutated quite a bit."
Talryssa seems to lose some dexterity.
The air about Talryssa stops shimmering.
Wyrom says, "Over the years though, town gurus started to shift more to working solely in Prime, as it's a lot of work to do everything twice."
Wyrom says, "This happened sometime before I was even staff, because I remember seeing the same argument."
Wyrom says, "I was a big Solhaven player and really wished we saw more Solhaven love over here."
Narae just arrived.
Wyrom says, "But, we are working to restructure the team to have more unique events in Platinum."
Wyrom says, "We plan on doing more unique storylines that are shorter in length because I think RoL was too long for most of us."
Wyrom says, "We're just getting our barings now that it is finally over."
Wyrom says, "And we have plans for Platinum."
Wyrom says, "As for the cost of Platinum vs Prime, I know the majority of us pay the $49.95 a month to just play Platinum. But you do get access to all the benefits in Prime and even Shattered. I know this is a cop out answer, and it's not my only answer to it. But I did want to address that."
Wyrom says, "But if we were to offer just a basic version of Platinum, it would trim away at a lot of what we have to offer here. I know things have been stale over the last 18 months, but we're going to work on getting things going again."
Wyrom says, "We haven't missed a beat with monthly raffles, Lydil has been great at doing that."
Wyrom says, "And Sherlise does a lot of one-on-one interactions."
Andelara just went out.
Wyrom says, "But Platinum has things like the portals, global amulet, better chances at character customization, better chances at winning things, and a lot more chances to get involved in a storyline."
Vaein becomes solid again.
Wyrom says, "But Platinum is more a focus on roleplay, between staff, but also between players."
Wyrom says, "But you guys do get a lot of sweet perks too."
Wyrom says, "Titles, animal companions, custom nightmares, sonics. I mean anyone can achieve those things here."
Wyrom says, "We also have special Platinum only festivals and events. Gostahl's Dicing was going 60 rolls a year for 3 years."
Wyrom says, "Prime only got 5."
Wyrom asks, "Did I address everything for you, Brinret?"
Wyrom says, "Or did I beat around the bush too much."
Wyrom chuckles.
Speaking to Wyrom, Lydil asks, "I thought bushes were Sherlise's area?"
Sherlise pinches Lydil!
Lydil grunts.
Brinret says, "I guess htat covers it."
Wyrom nods.
Wyrom nods at Brinret.
Brinret asks, "So when's the plat auction?"
Brinret says, "Now I'm done."
Brinret ducks his head.
Wyrom says, "Haha."
Wyrom says, "We'll see what we can do on that front."
Wyrom says, "I think you and I are the only ones who like auctions though."
Wyrom says, "Maybe I'll auction off a raffle table."
Brinret says, "Token works."
Brinret shrugs.
Wyrom grins.
Wyrom exclaims, "Okay, Lyradie, you have the floor!"
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 (2) Delcian
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 (4) Hraus
 (5) Fethik
 (6) Jani
 (7) Jesphian
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Lyradie says, "First I would like to say what wonderful things I hear from everyone about you, Wyrom, and your care for Plat and the game. And how happy everyone is to have Sherlise on the team. I think we're definitely in a period of feeling insecure about staff, but at the same time very happy with what we have right now."
Lyradie says, "So enough honest butt kissing. I have a three-parter if you don't mind, regarding festivals."
Lyradie asks, "Alright, my 1st question: Will Prime GMs be required to participate in merchanting in Plat festivals still? 2nd question: What if our Plat team falls apart again. Zero festivals? 3rd question: If GMs come up with nifty shop ideas that are in their Prime festival shops, do we ever see them if they're not required to give us that festival?"
Wyrom nods.
Wyrom says, "All good questions. We have two sort of festivals really. Big mandatory ones, and then small voluntary ones, which usually have one GM running them."
Talryssa becomes solid again.
Wyrom says, "Anything in the mandatory side will happen in Platinum."
Wyrom says, "That's your Ebon Gate, Coraesine Field, and certain free events like the Spitfire."
Wyrom says, "Those events you'll see every CE GM working them."
Wyrom says, "When it comes to voluntary festivals, it will largely depend on the GM running them. The Albatross will happen in Platinum. I believe Frontier Days will happen as well, though it will be around RtCF here."
Wyrom says, "There is a Premium festival happening in August that will be over in Prime only though, and I think a town specific one that is Prime only."
Wyrom says, "It will basically come down to if the GM running it can run it here as well."
Wyrom says, "The Platinum team will also be working on Platinum only festivals this year, to hopefully help keeep up with those happening in Prime."
Wyrom says, "Things that are more Platinum specific."
Lyradie asks, "Will there be any requirement that we have somewhere around the same amount, or close, even if the team falls apart?"
Saska becomes solid again.
Wyrom says, "We will try to keep a close eye on it. I don't think we can promise the same numbers, but we can try to get GMs to bring some of their offerings over here."
Wyrom says, "To answer the second part, I don't see the Platinum team falling apart anytime soon."
Wyrom says, "If at all."
Wyrom grins.
Sherlise strikes a heroic pose.
Sherlise is glued together pretty well!
Wyrom says, "But part of the plan is to create these Platinum Release Standards so everyone follows them."
Lydil glances at Sherlise.
Lydil says, "It's definitely Crazy Glue."
Wyrom grins.
Sherlise breaks out in a silly grin.
Lyradie exclaims, "There are, officially, two Plat GMs. Stuff happens. Crazy glue isn't immune to getting run over by a bus. No ill wishes there though!"
Wyrom says, "And the last part of the question, if a GM is offering something really cool in Prime, and it's not slated for Platinum for whatever reason. Post it on the Platinum forums or drop the Platinum email (GS4-Platinum@play.net) and email so we can try to get something over here."
Sherlise winces.
Wyrom says, "We use that bus comment during GM training."
Sherlise says, "I won't admit to how close that almost was to being accurate. Still here!"
Wyrom says, "I think we're destined to find a bus..."
Lyradie's face turns slightly pale.
Wyrom says, "But we're trying to improve the overall standards. But we're also a smaller team of GMs. Where a town guru simply runs that single town."
Wyrom says, "So we're a little spread out in some ways."
Wyrom says, "But we're also hoping to relieve some of the town issues with the PRS."
Wyrom says, "I'm shortening up so I don't have to type it all out."
Wyrom snickers.
Lyradie nods.
Wyrom asks, "Did that answer everything?"
Lyradie says, "Yes, thank you."
Lyradie clasps her hand over her mouth.
Wyrom exclaims, "Perfect!"
Lydil says, "We as a team do talk a lot, so there is a lot of shared knowledge. And we know how things were in the past, and don't have any plans to go back that way. It may be cliche, but trusting Wyrom to guide things properly is not a mistake."
Wyrom exclaims, "I plan on running you all into the ground!!"
Wyrom says, "I mean..."
Wyrom exclaims, "NEXT!"
Sherlise giggles.
Wyrom exclaims, "Ravendra has the floor!"
Ravendra says, "I have three questions."
Wyrom says, "Sure."
Lyradie seems to lose some dexterity.
The powerful look leaves Smallstick.
Ravendra asks, "First, earlier about the portals you said, "This was to help players out with certain bounty tasks, such as cross land escort missions and the overpopulated warcamps on the trails." Does this mean we can we now do escorts through the portals?"
Wyrom says, "Oh no. Help with rescues if needed from certain people who like to do them."
Ravendra nods.
Wyrom says, "Someone dies out on the trail, it was an all day adventure."
Ravendra says, "Ok, I see."
Ravendra asks, "Second, Town loyalty: It always seemed to me that GMs discouraged town loyalty. Everything always happened in the Landing and the message was always "If you're interested in RP, better get to the small park." So I'm confused. Are we supposed to gather in the park or stick to our favorite towns?"
Ravendra asks, "Lastly, any ETA on when Platinum and Premium points will be pooled?"
Wyrom nods.
Wyrom says, "Well, it's pretty hit or miss. Town gurus like to catch players in the moment. But there are very few moments in Platinum when players are around. Global messaging works, but it does kill a certain mood."
Wyrom says, "So when it comes to individual towns and their events, it's hard to gather up players in an area without the global messaging."
Thulia stands up.
Thulia just went out.
Ravendra asks, "So how do we resolve that then?"
Wyrom says, "So it feels like a lack of town loyalty. Now as for the Landing... Yes, historically, the small park is the place to rest."
Wyrom says, "But we have been trying to split that up some. Sherlise recently had a poll on where players like to rest, so we can see where most players like to be."
The pall of silence leaves the area.
A pall of silence settles on the area.
Jesphian stands up.
Dark Lord Jesphian just went out.
Wyrom says, "Well, resolving that is part of a long uphill battle I think, but we're trying to offer more opportunities in other areas."
Wyrom says, "Another thing is player-player interactions."
Wyrom says, "It's hard to keep that interest it seems after an event happens."
Wyrom says, "We try, but we'll talk about that some more later."
Wyrom says, "Another thing I'd like to mention is table resting."
Wyrom says, "I was going over numbers a few months ago."
Wyrom says, "And it was a staggering 90% of the population at any given time was resting at a table or another private location (usually a super node in an out of the way spot)."
Lexianne takes a deep breath, blinking a couple of times before resuming a calm expression.
Wyrom says, "I mean, even right now, those who aren't at this meeting right now."
A series of purple lines suddenly appear on Lexianne's face, quickly racing towards the center of her forehead before detatching and dissipating in the air.
The powerful look leaves Lexianne.
Delcian becomes solid again.
Wyrom says, "Of the 6 people who aren't here."
Wyrom says, "2 of them are at a table, another in a private location."
Wyrom says, "So it seems many of us favor solo resting."
Wyrom says, "I don't know how to curve that though."
Wyrom says, "People are allowed to play how they wish."
Wyrom says, "As long as, you know, you're not violating the POLICY."
Sherlise grins wickedly.
The powerful look leaves Mithogras.
Wyrom says, "But when you have a large number of players not interacting, it's hard to get people together without GM intervention."
Wyrom nods at Ravendra.
Wyrom says, "To answer your last question. I don't know."
Wyrom says, "Heh."
Wyrom says, "I'll talk with Sleken to see what the plans are."
Wyrom says, "I think we ran into an issue with how points are gathered."
Wyrom says, "And it might require a lot of work."
Wyrom says, "But I'll get an answer and post it on the forums."
Narae seems to lose some dexterity.
Wyrom says, "Not the best answer, I know, but we'll see what's going on at least."
Wyrom says, "I hope I answered your questions to the best of my ability, Ravendra."
Wyrom asks, "Anything you want to add?"
Delcian just left.
Lord Delcian just arrived.
Wyrom says, "If there is no timeline on pooling, I'll see if we can do another shift of points like what was done in the past, but no promises there."
Speaking to Ravendra, Wyrom says, "I think I may have lost you, so I'll grab Delcian in the meantime."
Wyrom says, "Floor is yours, Delcian."
Delcian says, "You touched on my question with Raev. regarding town loyalty."
Wyrom nods.
Delcian says, "What exactly is expected? Some of us RP being from a town, some of us are always resting in certain towns etc."
Wyrom asks, "Anything more you wish to add?"
Wyrom nods.
Delcian says, "But if we are in those towns we are seen as anti social."
Taakhooshi stands up.
Delcian says, "I'm just wondering how on one hand you say we have no town loyalty, but when we display it we are also wrong."
Taakhooshi just went out.
Wyrom nods at Delcian.
Mirrami just arrived.
Mirrami sits down.
Wyrom says, "Well, let me first try to present it to how it was worded to me."
Wyrom says, "One moment while I grab my notes."
You quietly whisper to Mirrami, "*smoooooch*."
Mirrami whispers, "Hiiiiii."
Mirrami whispers, "What did I miss? =P."
Sherlise says, "I'd just like to add, as a comment, I greatly enjoy seeing folks interact in their favorite towns. It's hard to know where everyone is all the time, but I certainly praise those who are heavily vested in their homes."
Wyrom says, "Okay, well a lot of it really stems to town politics."
Mirrami whispers, "Or I can read it on the forum tomorrow *shrug*."
Wyrom says, "There aren't many player to player interactions in each town, so it's hard to draw up roleplay from previous events."
Wyrom says, "Staff can push things along, and we generally do."
Wyrom says, "But there isn't much activity going on in the physical town for a town guru to really draw from."
Wyrom says, "Where Prime, you're loaded with MHOs in each town, CHEs with politics going on all the time, and just a larger playerbase to interact with."
Wyrom says, "It's one of those tough issues with being a smaller community."
Wyrom says, "You don't want to sit in Icemule and twiddle your thumbs hoping someone stops by."
Wyrom says, "So everyone comes here. This is also an issue with things becoming more automated too. A script zips you in and out of an area."
Wyrom says, "Here being the Landing."
Wyrom says, "I see people sell all their things in a moment, never stopping to interact with anyone in their path."
Wyrom says, "I get requests pretty often that certain areas should be nodes pretty often, because everyone is just so interested in their exp/minute."
Delcian says, "Please don't take this the wrong way, and it's obviously not directed at the Plat staff, but perhaps if those town guru's spent more time here they would understand the challenges of our smaller community a bit better, instead of simply making comments."
Wyrom says, "Pretty often, I think there is an Xzibit meme in my text."
Wyrom says, "It's understood too. It's just one of the many struggles. Some town gurus do spend a lot of time here."
Wyrom says, "The EN gurus have been running many of the same storylines over here."
Wyrom says, "I've been working with GM Kenstrom to turn Hraus into a lich, I mean mayor."
Lydil says, "And don't think we don't notice and see you hanging out in other places, and take advantage of that."
Wyrom says, "Yeah, we try to watch for it."
Delcian says, "Thats all I had."
Wyrom says, "But it's also something we're working on. I just wanted to let you know what the problems have been. I don't want to hide anything from anyone."
Wyrom nods at Delcian.
Wyrom says, "Thank you."
Wyrom exclaims, "You're up, Wimp!"
Mirrami seems to lose some dexterity.
Wimp stands up.
Wimp says, "Hi."
Wyrom says, "Hello."
Sherlise smiles at Wimp.
Wimp says, "I am speaking for the Binkar clan, primarily cousin Buu."
Wyrom grins.
Wimp says, "Yes I am IC in an OOC."
The air about Mirrami stops shimmering.
Wimp says, "Can't help it."
Wyrom smiles.
Wimp says, "3 questions."
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Wimp says, "That seems to be the trend."
Wimp says, "First question is a statement."
Sherlise ponders.
Wimp says, "Buu feels he does not get recognized for his RP because he doesn't use verbs much."
Wimp says, "And he tends to break away from groups during invasions."
Wimp says, "The scroll drives him nots."
Wimp says, "Nuts."
Wyrom nods.
Mirrami stands up.
Mirrami just went out.
Wimp says, "An example - during one invasion he took Gimble and Vorks to the ballistas to bring them into the action."
Wimp says, "That was pure RP and a desire to get the young involved."
Wimp says, "He got no experience or RP award for his actions."
Wyrom nods.
Wimp asks, "The question, do you feel thats right?"
Mirrami just arrived.
Mirrami sits down.
Wyrom says, "It's hard for us to follow everyone during an invasion. We try to notice everyone. But most times, it's just one of us running an invasion."
Wimp asks, "2 Can I still do tdhe Buu drag?"
Wimp seems to lose some dexterity.
The air about Wimp stops shimmering.
Wimp nods.
Wimp nods at Wyrom.
Wyrom says, "I duplicate myself a bunch during an invasion. I use two monitors, but I do miss some of the more town happenings during an invasion."
Wimp nods.
Wyrom says, "I try to give triage some love when I can, and kill town's people."
Wyrom says, "That's always fun."
Wyrom says, "We will try to watch the ballista towers."
Wimp says, "Thank you."
Lexianne just left.
Lydil says, "A couple of things on that note, concerning invasions."
Wimp asks, "Buu drag can still happen?"
Wimp says, "Oh sorry."
Lydil says, "Please feel free to go off on your own and fight."
Lydil says, "I have mentioned on the forums before that everyone moving around in one large group actually makes for a more difficult invasion."
Wimp nods at Lydil.
Lydil says, "As either high level people are bored from nothing their level to kill, or the lower level people get pasted by the high level creatures sent."
Wimp says, "I agree."
Wimp nods.
Lydil says, "And I have always done my best to try and see who is around where during an invasion and make sure they have something interesting going on."
Lydil says, "The same goes for noting who was involved and who wasn't."
Lydil says, "That said, we are all human..."
Lydil glances at Wyrom.
Lydil says, "Or were human."
Wimp says, "My last question is something of a statement too."
Lydil says, "And sometimes we may miss people or what not."
Lexianne just arrived.
Smallstick stands up.
Wyrom says, "GMs aren't people, silly."
Wimp nods at Lydil.
High Lord Smallstick just went out.
High Lord Smallstick just arrived.
Smallstick sits down.
Wimp asks, "Should I ask the last one now?"
Lydil nods at Wimp.
Wimp says, "Ok."
Wimp smiles.
Wyrom says, "Send GS4-Platinum@play.net details on the Buu Drag again, we'll see what we can do."
Wyrom nods at Wimp.
Wimp says, "I created a character and played it completely as a newbie - to get a feel for problems."
Wyrom says, "Nice."
Wimp says, "He died a couple times thinking there were people IG that could rescue him."
Wimp says, "But after decaying sought them out."
Wimp says, "Only to find them sitting/sleeping at tables."
Wimp says, "Oblivious."
The air about Ephelysse stops shimmering.
Ephelysse seems to lose some dexterity.
Wyrom nods.
Wimp says, "I couldn't help thinking that a real newbie would be totally put off by that experience."
Wimp says, "And you would like lose them forever."
Wimp shrugs.
Wyrom says, "Yes, the newbie experience is a strong one."
Wimp says, "Not sure what can be done to avoid that - but wanted the insight mentioned."
Sherlise says, "The amulet of course being a very important tool. And knowing that sometimes in Plat, you might be the only one awake."
Wyrom says, "We try to seek you guys out as staff to interact with people who are sincerely new to Platinum. But that doesn't really help your situation, as it was players you needed, not staff."
Wimp says, "My character did post where he was going to be if he fell."
Wimp says, "On the amunet."
Sherlise asks, "Was there a response?"
Smallstick stands up.
High Lord Smallstick just went out.
Wimp says, "No, but there often isn't."
Vaein just left.
Wimp says, "And I wasn't using Lnet at all."
Sherlise says, "I know as a newbie myself, I had that happen. It can be frustrating to say the least, but I did learn to have a secondary set of gear for when there wasn't a response."
Lord Vaein just arrived.
Wimp nods at Sherlise.
Wimp says, "Just wanted to bring it up."
Wyrom says, "Going to open the floor for that one for a moment."
Wyrom says, "As I think some players might want to answer."
The pall of silence leaves the area.
Lydil says, "I am not sure there will ever be a perfect answer for something like that. You can do things to mitigate the risk of hunting, but it will always be there. And there is always the topic on the forums for being dead and needing help."
Sherlise agrees with Lyradie.
Sherlise agrees with Lydil.
Jaired becomes solid again.
Sherlise blushes a red shade at Lyradie.
Lydil pokes Sherlise in the ribs.
Wimp says, "As for people zooming around town - couldn't you just make it illegal to zoom inside the gates."
Wyrom begins chuckling at Wimp!
Wyrom exclaims, "Zooming fines!"
Saska gawks at Wyrom.
Wimp says, "Exactly."
Wyrom chuckles.
Saska says, "Sometimes old people die too."
Saska wrings her hands.
Talryssa softly says, "Well, I don't know what happened on that one incident. But I know that as far as new people coming, Plat is MORE than generous, and we even (thru AIM) point out new players in order to go out of our way to make them feel welcome. Buu, what time was this that you died and weren't rescued/."
Lyradie agrees with Talryssa.
Saska leans on Ephelysse.
Lydil nods at Saska.
Saska grins at Lydil.
Wimp says, "About 2:30 - oops that would 3:30 Elven."
Speaking to Saska, Lydil says, "Not that we ever have anything to do with that."
Rahsh titters to himself, glancing about rapidly.
Saska shakes her head at Lydil and clucks her tongue.
Wyrom exclaims, "Wimp was OOC! Someone tar and feather him!"
Nadiva gets an odd look on her face.
A thousand stars twinkle and shine in Delcian's black velvet cloak, winking in and out serenely.
Speaking to Wimp, Delcian says, "The newbie experience in plat is so much better then prime it's almost an embaresment of riches. Need gear there is the outfitters, die ANYWHERE in the world and a cleric will hunt you down to save you."
Saska carefully brushes the volcanic ash and soot off Ephelysse.
Saska giggles.
Saska rubs Ephelysse.
Wimp says, "I agree Delcian."
Lyradie says, "And I must say, sorry, that it is valid to afk in an out-of-the-way place while attending to other things in life. I'm guilty of it a lot with school lately. But new player love is overflowing lately, and like Tally said, new people are often announced in chat with a, "look out for this person to say hi or help."."
Speaking to Wimp, Saska says, "Also realize no matter how good our intentions, sometimes life calls us away. That is when you find me at a table."
Saska agrees with Lyradie.
Talryssa softly says, "It could just be that no one was active. Maybe the ones you sought at the tables were afk, or idling out for the night. Lot of people play from work or school, and may be busy with work."
Lyradie nods at Saska.
Halgur says, "Some of us actively avoid platchat and will never be there."
Saska exclaims, "I have a new dog. If he must go out he MUST!"
Wimp nods at Talryssa.
Talryssa softly says, "I myself am at work now, and I dispatch for the sheriff's office in a huge county with over 500 officers working. I never log on from work, because it's just not feasible, except this once."
Talryssa's white starstone pulses against her forehead, sending silver and pale white sparks dancing around her lashes.
Talryssa softly says, "But others may be busy with real life."
Jani softly asks, "Wimp/Buu, was the 3:30 a.m.?"
Ephelysse's eye-shaped ruby periapt gleams momentarily with a weak red inner light.
Arabesques of pearlescent twine deep within the heart of Ephelysse's quartz feather.
Wimp says, "Yes Jani."
A sudden burst of activity erupts across the surface of Vaein's armor, narrow tendrils of darkness writhing wildly for a moment before the shadows drain slowly back into the armor.
Talryssa softly says, "But, back to the original concept, I think the concern was more that a newbie would be turned off by the experience."
Ravendra just went out.
Wimp nods at Talryssa.
Talryssa softly says, "You're right, he or she might be. But... if they are basing it on that one occurence, rather than the multitudes of other character interactions that we all love, I don't think they would stay anyway. Especially if said incident occured in the wee hours of the morning."
Speaking to Wimp, Nadiva says, "And if for some reason you don't feel recognized, know that Buu has made every one of my new characters feel welcome and at home in an often vacant world."
Sherlise says, "There will simply be times when no one else is awake. With the new droppage rules, it is safe to log if need be. I had a safe-to-lose set of gear to hunt in for those times. It may just be something a new person would need to know could be a possible, and the "turn off" may be less likely to happen. Plat is very nurturing to new players."
Lydil nods at Sherlise.
Saska nods at Sherlise.
Hraus's lion tattoo suddenly emerges from underneath his leather belt and disappears behind the buckskin pants covering his thigh.
Jani agrees with Sherlise.
Saska says, "I have been the only one many times."
Saska shudders.
Mithogras agrees with Sherlise.
Rahsh sings:
 "In the weeee small hours... of the mooorning...
Saska giggles at Rahsh.
Wyrom says, "The updates to droppage do open more hunting opportunities up. I can't tell you how many times I'd be hunting in OTF at like 2am, and my internet would drop."
Wimp asks, "Sleep?"
Wyrom says, "And I'd panic as to who I could call."
Rahsh titters to himself, glancing about rapidly.
A thousand stars twinkle and shine in Delcian's black velvet cloak, winking in and out serenely.
Speaking to Wyrom, Halgur says, "You've lost control, if you want this to end tonight, I suggest getting back to silencing the room."
You say, "Perhaps we should remind new users that some folks actually do read the "Help, I'm dead and I need you" folders."
Talryssa laughs at Wyrom!
Ruffling its feathers, a nightingale sings a few twittering notes on Ephelysse's shoulder before falling silent.
Wyrom nods at Halgur.
Wyrom exclaims, "True!"
Sherlise nods to you.
Wyrom exclaims, "Back to the list!"
Saska pouts at Halgur.
A pall of silence settles on the area.
Wyrom says, "I hope that answered a lot for you, Wimp. Remember to email GS4-Platinum@play.net."
Wyrom nods.
Wyrom says, "For the Buu Drag."
Wyrom says, "Mayor has the floor."
Hraus says, "Hey everyone, I'm not going to be brief. This is directed at the players just as much as the gamemasters."
Hraus says, "First, I just want to say thank you for all the love that we get, in all the forms that we get, from all the GM's that we get. I also want to thank all the players who stop to interact with me when i'm lounging in the park all day. All the players who have helped me throughout my time in plat mechanically/roleplaying-ly/equipment-ly/stuff-ly. Hraus was shaped by how people respond to him."
Hraus nods.
Hraus says, "Second, I try to get everyone involved with everything going on through IC and OOC methods whenever anything happens, is going to happen, or has a remote chance to. I noticed a lot of positivity and activity from majority of the players who had a chance and/or chose to participate in the last storyline. I also noticed just as much negativity. People are afraid of "Quest Bullies", favoritisim, and hephalumps. Some people are afraid of a previous "Burn" from specific players or GM's and would rather not interact with them. It is so much easier to find reasons to NOT Rp and I know it is work, but please try!There are roles for everyone, and I know the GM's try their best to get everyone involved."
Hraus says, "Third, I think you touched up on towns. To express what I think. Majority of the time i've played Plat we have been encouraged to stay in the Landing. Earlier it sounded like you want everyone to scatter to different towns and stay true to who they are. It is difficult to build a sense of community when every player rests in a different spot. I can run through every major node and not encounter 1 player majority of the time I play. I can send a thought out on the amunet and not receive the service I need. People are rather self reliant as they have been trained to be in Platinum. Even I, have grown accustomed to this over time. I'm afraid there just isn't enough of a player base during non-festival events to facilitate spreading out everyone."
A series of emerald green lines suddenly appear on Mithogras's face, quickly racing towards the center of his forehead before detatching and dissipating in the air.
Hraus says, "Lastly, There is also a major RP gap strongly linked to levels. People hang out in other towns where there is no lower level hunting. Events start? Invasions Start? Lower level people would rather log off as opposed to chain deaths. All it takes is 1 High level invasion creature to spawn to splat half the population that is trying to participate. Sitting idle with clerics tending to you is not an enjoyable thing. I know a few casualities is normal, but it sucks when you're always the weakest link. Heck, I still die just about every invasion.. and.. well.. outside of them too!"
Hraus says, "When storylines start, it would be wonderful if people could split up into a combat orientated group or two and a story driven event or two. It would be lovely to cater to both types of people."
Hraus says, "Wall of text, I know, last thing."
Hraus says, "Much like the "Town Spotlights" Is there a way to have, monthly town shifts with Platinum? What can be done to draw in new players, pull out existing players from their reclusive state? I know I personally track down anyone that appears to be new and try to make them feel welcome. I tried platinum a year or 2 prior to when I actually "Started" and made Hraus. I Didn't encounter one person, I played for one day and logged off. It takes everyone collectively as a community to keep and draw in the new players. I would love to see more faces and we have to keep it just as appealing as players. The next player trials, I hope we all can come together to keep them here."
Hraus says, "Thats, uh, it."
Sherlise grins at Hraus.
Wyrom grins.
Wyrom nods.
Wyrom says, "Yeah, you bring up a lot of the troubles with town interactions. And I was hoping to touch on it a little during our Storyline Workshop. But that's a question I want to pose to everyone."
Wyrom says, "What do you guys rather have. A centralized community, or individual town communities."
Wyrom says, "When we read the forums, it seems like everyone sort of wants both."
The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves Mithogras.
Wyrom says, "It's hard for us to do both. And it's a lot easier for us to stick to one town. But as I said earlier, Sherlise made that poll for a reason."
Wyrom says, "We're trying to see where you guys rest, what you guys want, and how we can address it."
Wyrom says, "It won't be something we can fix over night. And once we nail down these PRS, we'll know what the overall plan will be going forward, and that's to hopefully break down some of the approval barriers we have with towns."
Lydil says, "You do have some in game tools to help you do both. Be spread out, but still be connected. Your Amunet is global. I know some people use it, but it is usually a fraction of the entire population logged in at a given time."
Wyrom says, "But I'll address some of that at the end when we remove the silence."
Speaking to Hraus, Wyrom asks, "That okay with you, Mayor?"
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Hraus says, "I kind of hit a ton of things, I didn't really expect you to answer any."
Hraus grins at Wyrom.
Hraus turns towards Wyrom and renders a hand salute.
The powerful look leaves Nilandia.
The air calms down around Nilandia.
Wyrom says, "I just don't want to get us too off track before we finish the big portion."
Wyrom grins.
Wyrom says, "Fethik, you're up."
Lydil says, "And we really do make an effort when it comes to invasions to let everyone of all levels partake."
The pall of silence leaves the area.
You take a deep breath.
Brinret adds his name to the list.
Nilandia gets an odd look on her face.
Fethik chuckles.
Wyrom nods.
Fethik says, "I've apparently been browbeaten into asking for four hour amulets along with my other question."
Fethik ducks his head.
Talryssa adds her name to the list.
You grin at Fethik.
A pall of silence settles on the area.
Wyrom nods.
Mithogras takes a deep breath, blinking a couple of times before resuming a calm expression.
Wyrom says, "I can see if we can do something about that."
Wyrom says, "I think that would benefit the game a whole."
Wyrom says, "Not just Platinum."
Fethik says, "I can relate though, sometimes if I'm busy or something, I miss my amulet going off."
Sherlise agrees with Wyrom.
Fethik says, "And since the Plat amulet isn't noisy all the time, I wouldn't realize it for a bit, until say someone dies."
Wyrom says, "I do the same thing. I try to spam some sigils each time I log in."
Fethik says, "I'm a Volner, so now people are whispering me about the other society things.. so I guess those too or something."
Wyrom exclaims, "Well, as my character. As Wyrom, I have amunet on 24/7!"
Fethik says, "Mine's on all the time."
The glowing specks of energy surrounding Mithogras suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
Speaking to Wyrom, Lydil says, "Slacker. 25/8 is way better."
Wyrom frowns.
Fethik exclaims, "Ok, real question!"
Sherlise grins at Lyradie.
Sherlise grins at Lydil.
Wyrom nods at Fethik.
Sherlise stares off into space.
Speaking to Lydil, Sherlise says, "I like you especially tonight it seems."
Lydil hums happily to himself.
Fethik says, "When it comes to the RPA/involvement/reward thing from events before... when I first joined, an RPA usually said to me that the event was over, and I could go back to my leveling thing. Usually, anyway. Then they dried up a bit, and I don't see many given out anymore, which is fine, that's a GM decision and whatevs."
Dark red droplets seep out of Mirrami's skin and evaporate.
Wyrom nods.
Fethik says, "What I also notice though, is that there are some.... strong personalities who -really- get going when interaction does happen. And some characters may just not be the type to push in to those types of debates/conversations/whatever."
Malidectum just arrived.
Fethik says, "In that circumstance, a timit one line observation or queary can get lost easily."
Fethik asks, "So, how do you reward those types of characters?"
Malidectum sits down.
Fethik coughs.
Fethik says, "Timid."
Wyrom says, "Well, you bring up something that hits close to home. How do you get noticed in all the noise."
Fethik nods in agreement.
Wyrom says, "We have been noticing a trend of certain players only coming in to get an RPA."
Wyrom says, "So the mass RPAs have been drying up."
Wyrom says, "And we do notice when there are certain louder personalities trying to eat up all the attention."
Wyrom says, "But it's tough to know when someone is being timid, or if someone is just there to try to grab a mass RPA."
Wyrom says, "Most of us watch MYCHAR a lot, if you're not familiar with it, check it out."
Lydil says, "Do not forget about the MYCHAR verb. It is a way for more quiet players to still express themselves."
Wyrom grins at Brinret.
Wyrom says, "Sometimes though, we do get a MYCHAR explosion, where they get hard to follow."
Wyrom says, "We do try to look for shining stars and diamonds in the rough."
Fethik nods.
Wyrom says, "But we also are trying to move away from RPAs being a must."
Wyrom says, "We want the interaction to mean something."
Fethik says, "It's something I've fell victim to, as Fethik, and now with me bringing in a very very shy friend, I don't want him to feel like he's missing out."
Wyrom says, "We want there to be an after effect from it all too."
Lydil says, "Also try to not get discouraged. Keep coming out to things. If perhaps you are not noticed at first, we are going to notice you over time, and get to know the quirks of your character, such as it being quiet or timid."
Fethik says, "RPAs shouldn't be the only avenue either, I feel. I love fluff. LOVE IT. So I mean like.. little non-mechanically advantegous things should be used more, I feel."
Wyrom says, "Most times though, you're right, once the RPA hit, the interaction is done."
The air calms down around Jani.
The powerful look leaves Jani.
Brinret appears less powerful.
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Wyrom says, "But I can tell you right now, I sometimes stick around after."
The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves Jani.
A shadow seems to detach itself from Jani's body, swiftly dissipating into the air.
Wyrom says, "And I know some of you have gotten multiples from me."
Wyrom says, "RPAs that is."
The air about Jani stops shimmering.
Wyrom says, "We'll talk more about that at the end though."
Wyrom says, "We're getting close to 3 hours, so I want to hit all the list if I can."
The glowing specks of energy surrounding Jani suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
Lydil says, "And different GMs will do things differently. Sometimes it will be right after, other times it may be later on."
Wyrom says, "And then open it up for the Storyline Workshop."
Fethik exclaims, "Ok one last thing!"
Fethik asks, "You're planning to publish the PRS I hope?"
Wyrom says, "PRS won't be posted on the forums in a conventional way."
Wyrom winks at Fethik.
Wyrom says, "But we'll let you know when they are live."
Wyrom says, "Most of it is behind the scenes stuff."
Wyrom says, "So we won't be able to go into a lot of details."
Wyrom grins at Hraus.
Speaking to Fethik, Wyrom asks, "Was that a good answer about the PRS?"
Fethik says, "Yessir."
Wyrom exclaims, "Woo!"
Wyrom exclaims, "Jani has the floor!"
Wyrom nods.
Jani softly asks, "Most of my questions have been answered, so if you'll allow me one observation about the recent storyline?"
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Wyrom nods.
Jani nods.
Wyrom says, "Yes."
Jani softly says, "I've been here ... this time ... for exactly one week shy of 18 months today. So RoL was rolling along at that point."
Jani softly says, "I fought tooth and nail to get Jani involved, and it was incredibly frustrating from two fronts."
Jani softly says, "First, there were players who consider it "their" story. I was even told at one point that I shouldn't bother because I hadn't been around long enough. If we as players do that, we're turning people away who might have a lot to offer to the color of the ongoing event."
Jani softly says, "That concerns me."
Jani softly says, "The other part is that even the NPCs seemed to have that attitude to a certain degree. I'd like to see us take the time, from both sides, to include people and make them feel a part."
Wyrom nods at Jani.
Jani softly says, "The RPAs are nice."
Jani softly says, "But I don't really care about them. I'm here because I love the story. I think other people come here for that same reason. A lot that has been said tonight echoes my sentiment."
Wyrom says, "I agree with you. RoL was a whole different beast. GM Naionna started it with a different team and leadership atr the time. And there was a falling out on the QPP team. We had some change overs on SGM, approvals and permissions got lost. And it was a mess. I didn't even get on this team until I took over. I was on another team until December, which was the training team."
Jani softly says, "I don't know how to change it except to keep stressing that we are only as good as the least of our players. And we need to be more inclusive."
Wyrom says, "I just worked a lot with Platinum, and I had a strong desire to do events."
Wyrom says, "So we will work on expanding who we pull in to our storylines."
Wyrom says, "I don't know how the player side of things were going, with the possessive issues you described."
Wyrom says, "But that is something we'd like to work on and combat if we can."
Lydil nods.
Lydil says, "We as GMs want everyone who is interested in a storyline or event to show up and be involved."
Jani softly says, "Well then, I'm a fan. If you see me tell someone to not get involved sick a demon on me. I'm getting used to occulth deaths."
Jani softly says, "And by sick I mean sic."
Jani softly says, "But I'm done."
Jani smiles.
Wyrom smiles.
Wyrom says, "I've got demons."
Wyrom says, "Lots of them."
Jani softly says, "Yes, I know."
Wyrom says, "But I might sic Rahsh on people for now on."
Speaking to Wyrom, Lydil says, "Dude, we don't need to talk about that tonight."
Sherlise agrees with Wyrom.
Wyrom says, "Haha."
Brinret cracks his knuckles!
Wyrom says, "Brinret, you're up."
Brinret says, "I've got a couple comments and question/request."
Wyrom nods.
Brinret says, "First and foremost some thoughts from the infamous chat."
Brinret says, "To Jani's point Rahsh and I have decided to implement a two pronged shoot you in the damned face and implode you if you try to tell people not to get involved approach."
Brinret winks.
Brinret says, "Just in case anyone felt the need to go on with that crap."
Brinret says, "That said Wyrom you keep mentioning a word that really boils my blood."
Brinret says, "Favoritism."
Brinret says, "Stop it."
Brinret says, "Do you and to hell with what the whiners say."
Brinret says, "We've lost so much potential in this everyone gets a trophy, no one left out, I wanna be special too whiny baby crap society."
Brinret says, "Plat was originally created to be a more "old school" gemstone experience."
Brinret says, "Let's make it more old school."
Wyrom exclaims, "Hobgoblin boxfounds for all!"
Sherlise grins at Wyrom.
Talryssa just left.
Speaking to Wyrom, Lydil says, "I think he means Gremlin invasions for everyone."
Brinret says, "And by the way back in the day if someone pissed in your cheerios you beat them with a stick til they stopped or leveled til you could."
Brinret says, "These days it's whine to a GM time."
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Wyrom says, "Taking off the gloves, I see."
Brinret says, "At some point y'all stopped being storytellers and facilitators and became glorified babysitters."
Sherlise whispers, "When you see the silence fall, join."
The pall of silence leaves the area.
You leave the list you were on and and add your name to the list.
A pall of silence settles on the area.
Brinret says, "So worried that we'll pitch a damned fit that you can't even do fun stuff anymore."
Caithris nods thankfully to Sherlise.
Brinret says, "Now for my request."
Wyrom grins.
Brinret says, "I've heard a lot of negative in chat."
Brinret says, "I won' tpretend I'm not part of it."
Brinret says, "I say you take off the kid gloves and tell everyone to put on their big boy pants or big girl panties."
Brinret says, "And if they don't like it open a portal somewhere that leads to prime and let them walk through."
Brinret says, "Don't let the door hit you on the way out."
Sherlise defies panties. She has bloomers.
Brinret says, "I know Warden denied the plat to prime request before but Warden is gone."
Brinret says, "And after DMC I don't think Mestys can argue about a balance concern."
Brinret says, "If people really hate plat get out."
Brinret says, "Take your balls and go home."
Brinret says, "But this catering to the lowest common denominator, biggest cry baby crap has got to stop."
The air calms down around Saska.
Brinret says, "I'm done."
Wyrom nods.
Lydil says, "I just want to quickly comment on that first part."
Brinret asks, "The shooting in the face and imploding?"
Lydil says, "I believe all of us appreciate you all trying to work together to make things a better place."
Brinret says, "That was exaggerated."
Brinret says, "I know in the Gemstone nanny state we can't do that."
Brinret grins at Lydil.
Lydil says, "But going all curbstomping on people is not the best thing to do."
Brinret says, "Lydil back in the day in prime."
Brinret says, "I mouthed off to one very angry porch sitting cleric."
Brinret says, "And got curb stomped."
Speaking to Brinret, Lydil says, "And perhaps I was the one curb stomping you."
Brinret says, "And after I got raised and healed I went back and mouthed off again."
Brinret says, "And got curb stomped again."
Brinret says, "Now these days I'd go cry to a GM about how unfair that was."
Lydil says, "That said over time things have changed. And when it comes to matters of characters interacting with characters, then yes there can be conflicts, and they may be violent."
Lydil says, "And that is all well and good."
You notice Brinret move his lips, but hear nothing.
Lydil says, "But when it comes to matters of Players going after other Players for things in a violent or non constructive manner that the good you are trying to achieve can actually result in things becoming worse."
Lydil says, "So please do focus on trying to encourage helpful behaviors, but please be mindful of what you are doing."
Brinret says, "Again I was exaggerating."
Wyrom says, "Okay, I'll jump in on the favoritism stuff."
Brinret says, "Curb stomp it."
Lydil says, "I prefer to be crystal clear when it comes to things like that Brinret."
Wyrom says, "I tell you, I use to be on the Plat team from 2010 to beginning of 2012."
Wyrom says, "And I got beat to hell about favoritism with my NPC storylines I did."
Wyrom says, "I had some real nasty emails slung at me, and to my bosses at the time."
Wyrom says, "It was so bad, I had to remember, I was on another team, and I needed to focus on that. Because all my hard work was just getting battered by some very angry people."
Wyrom says, "My form of storytelling is letting the player take point on the story directions."
Wyrom says, "I don't write an ending to any of my storylines."
Wyrom says, "I write directions we might go."
Wyrom says, "And what could happen."
Wyrom says, "But you all might remember a certain prize pile that was with the Teekhum storyline."
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Wyrom says, "And I was told by doing that, I really closed out some people who had been a big part of the story the whole time, because they couldn't be there that night."
Wyrom says, "Missing the ending is unfortunate, but it happens. But it was sort of the straw that broke my back at the time."
Wyrom says, "I'm not going to lie. I favor people who participate in the storylines. I really like rewarding people by interaction."
Wyrom says, "It's just a scary road to go down."
Wyrom says, "What about people who live overseas."
Wyrom says, "What about people that aren't around at 4pm EDT."
Wyrom exclaims, "What about people who are allergic to pirates!"
Wyrom exclaims, "I love pirates!"
Wyrom says, "So it just becomes a huge hassle really."
Brinret says, "A few counterpoints if you don't mind."
Wyrom says, "Everyone wants to be part of something, everyone wants to feel they are rewarded for their time."
Wyrom nods at Brinret.
Brinret says, "The most important thing to remember is the people who sent you angry e-mails were being grade A jerks."
Brinret says, "I'm not saying those people are jerks by default."
Brinret says, "I'm saying at that time they were being jerks."
Brinret says, "Trust me, I know a thing or two about being a jerk."
Andelara just arrived.
Brinret says, "If you wan tot tak ea poll I doubt anyone here would disagree with that."
Brinret says, "But by bending to their angry wishes you've empowered jerkiness."
Brinret says, "If we scream at you loud enough and long enough you'll stop doing what we don't like dammit."
Brinret says, "I recall at one time being a real jerk over a particular incident."
Brinret says, "And then having a conversation to the guy who had your job at the time."
Brinret asks, "You know what he told me?"
Brinret says, "You talk to a member of my staff like that again and you can find a new hobby."
Brinret says, "And good for him."
Brinret says, "I was being a jerk."
Brinret says, "Stop babying us."
Brinret says, "And don't be afraid of the wildfire of loud angry voices screaming out."
Brinret says, "Because if you look real close its a small minority."
Wyrom says, "Well, that is also one of the reasons for the PRS. That's why we're doing away with ghost events. Because the GMs who offer them, usually catch hell. And they don't deserve that."
Sherlise agrees with Wyrom.
Brinret says, "I love to see people who really stand out in a story rewarded."
Brinret says, "Whether it's an RPA, some fluff item or a vorpal sword of doom."
Brinret says, "And I think most people here feel the same way."
Brinret says, "That said we can almost all be jerks at times."
Brinret says, "Maybe we're jealous we didn't get the nick nack."
Brinret says, "Maybe we're just pissy because we aren't getting any at home."
Brinret says, "But try to remember a few screamers don't represent a whole population of people who are quiently content."
Brinret says, "Quietly."
Brinret says, "Sorry I"m ranting it's late I'll shaddup."
Wyrom says, "I agree, but let me bring up a point Fethik made, what makes his shy character less deserving. What if Delcian runs to the temple of Ronan to worship his God and we missed that. Or if Jani is told by a player to back off, and she does, and can't get involved otherwise."
Brinret says, "Give us plat to prime transfers for people who don't want to be here."
Wyrom says, "How do we really know who deserves something. So it becomes an issue because we might not reward the proper people."
Brinret says, "You do your best."
Brinret shrugs.
Brinret says, "We can't ask more than that."
Wyrom nods.
Wyrom says, "And we try to offer things in a fair way. Look at the hell I caught in the RtCF folder on the forums for ticket sales."
Brinret says, "No than kyou."
Brinret says, "I read through that crap storm once."
Wyrom says, "But we tried to listen to feedback."
Brinret says, "You can't make everyone happy all the time."
Wyrom says, "We can't please everyone. But I will say, we are going to try to offer more rewards via interactions, to promote it."
Brinret says, "You listened to feedback and made some happy and others angry."
Wyrom says, "We'll be treading carefully though."
Wimp rubs his crystal amulet.
Wimp gets an odd look on his face.
Brinret nods.
Wyrom exclaims, "Alright, let me get back to the list!"
You get a feeling you can speak now.
Wyrom nods to you.
Lydil adds his name to the list.
Wyrom says, "You're up, Caithris."
Wyrom grins at Lydil.
Lydil hums a fancy little tune to himself.
You ask, "Oh, really?"
You exclaim, "Yay!"
You stand back up.
You dust yourself off.
Speaking gently to Wyrom, you tease, "And I'd just like to say that your observing everybody is usually solved with peons... or interns."
Rahsh just went out.
You say, "I've been asked to ask on Tally's behalf what the state of the shop facades in Icemule is."
Andelara just left.
Wyrom says, "Coming soon we hope."
You nod at Wyrom.
Wyrom says, "GM Marstreforn is looking into what happened there."
You ponder.
Wyrom says, "But I'll give him a bump to see if he found anything."
Speaking to Wyrom, you say, "Thank you."
Jani whispers, "If it's just a matter of Jani and Kiel's shops being moved out of the room where the facades would go, we'd both be fine with it."
You ask, "My second question was going to be... have we done any polls on player preferences on BIG OVERARCING storylines? Or do the majority of us prefer the smaller interactions?"
You say, "Like Bushy the squirrel, or a small npc boy stealing from folks to feed himself, or even just Rheteger sending you off for a task in the Scatter for the laughs and giggles."
Wyrom says, "I can try to poll us again. I'll see if we can use the website or an ingame method, because we're getting some feedback that the forums aren't always being used. But let me just say, the forums are one form of communication we have to talk with players. I know some people don't use them, but it also shoots yourself in the foot in some cases."
Shilarra looks less aware of the surroundings.
Wyrom says, "But that doesn't mean we can't look at different avenues."
Lydil says, "Pretty sure Halline does that last thing on a semi-regular basis for Icemulian AdG members."
Lydil rocks back on his heels.
Speaking mildly to Lydil, you say, "That's why I said Rhet."
Wyrom says, "I know the SURVEY command was tough to manage and that's why it stopped being used."
Wyrom says, "But I'll see about getting polls on play.net."
Wyrom says, "...and post about it on the forums."
You nod.
Wyrom says, "Oh."
Wyrom says, "Good point Lyradie."
Wyrom nods.
Wyrom says, "I can see if we can use this for the voting booths."
Wyrom says, "Very niiice."
Sherlise asks, "Whisper paper suggestion boxes in game?"
Sherlise ponders.
You say, "Because I know that the thing that made me love Plat when I first came here."
Lydil says, "Wyrom does love his voting machines."
You say, "Aside from the interactions with people, were the little things that just... made the world seem more alive."
Wyrom says, "I'll have to see if I can leave my office open at some point where you'll have an OOC way to vote somewhere, so it's not jarring in the game."
You say, "And I came in during what was considered to be one of the best storylines ever."
You shrug.
You say, "Just my two cents."
Wyrom nods to you.
You have been awarded -2 silvers.
You stare at Wyrom.
You fold your arms over your chest.
You have been awarded 2 silvers.
Wyrom grins.
You adopt an agreeable expression.
You can't make a sound!
You say, "That is all for me, I believe."
You plop down to the ground in a sitting position.
Wyrom says, "But yes, great suggestion, and great usage of the voting booths."
You get a feeling you can't speak now.
Wyrom pokes Lydil in the ribs.
Sherlise says, "On that, for a second..."
The air calms down around Delcian.
Sherlise says, "As far as small interactions go."
Speaking to Wyrom, Lydil exclaims, "I have for thee questions three!"
The powerful look leaves Delcian.
Sherlise says, "They will be around regardless of large story line or not."
Sherlise says, "And random."
Sherlise says, "Sometimes, some of you have thought you were being script checked."
Sherlise says, "Because I popped in somehow at a guild."
Lydil squints at Wyrom.
Wyrom nods at Lydil.
Speaking to Wyrom, Lydil asks, "What is your name?"
Sherlise says, "I hope to give everyone some individual time, and it could happen anywhere.. hehe."
Wyrom grins.
Sherlise says, "And thanks to all who give me such great material to work with."
Wyrom says, "Mr. Malvagio."
Sherlise says, "Thanks, All I wanted to add there."
Please rephrase that command.
You think to yourself, "Sherlise means BURN with."
Speaking to Wyrom, Lydil asks, "What is your quest?"
Caithris ponders ... perhaps IMPLODE with?
Talryssa just arrived.
You see GameMaster Wyrom Malvagio the Socialist Event Coordinator.
He appears to be a Grizzled Zombie.
He is average height and appears to be time-worn. He has lifeless rage-filled eyes and rotting skin. He has short, tufts of grey-brown hair in several spots barely covering his scalp. He has a morbid face and a festering grotesque wound on his neck. The skin around his jaw is completely peeled back exposing the bone.
He is in good shape.
He is wearing a canvas envelope satchel, a portal pass, a fluctuating wyromwood back scabbard, a tattered and torn orange jumpsuit marked with the number three on the back, and a pulsating blackened heart.
Wyrom exclaims, "To seek the holy grail, duh!"
Wyrom nods at Lydil.
Speaking to Wyrom, Lydil asks, "What is your favorite colour?"
Wyrom says, "Blue."
Lydil squints at Wyrom.
Speaking to Wyrom, Lydil asks, "Sure it isn't yellow?"
Wyrom grins.
Seeress Ephelysse just went out.
Sherlise glances at a Q & A list.
 No one is waiting on this list.
 The list is open. No signup limit yet.
 Leaving the game for more than a few minutes is NOT allowed.
 Leaving the room is NOT allowed.
 Non Paying Accounts ARE allowed to join.
You may only be on ONE list at a time. Joining another will remove you from the first.
Wyrom says, "Okay guys, so it got real late. And I want to hold a Storyline Workshop still. But we're going to need to wait until another night."
Speaking to Sherlise, Lydil says, "Hey, they were important questions."
Sherlise nods slowly at Lyradie.
Sherlise stares off into space.
The pall of silence leaves the area.
Lyradie tickles Sherlise.
Fethik ponders.
You pant.
Lyradie giggles.
Sherlise grins at Lyradie.
Jaired exclaims, "Alright! Sleep time!"
Jaired says, "Good talk."
Wyrom says, "What we'd like to do at the Storyline Workshop is talk about what we expect from players."
Brinret says, "Sorry I'll rant less next time."
Nadiva gets an odd look on her face.
Wyrom says, "During a storyline."
Sherlise says, "Thanks all for your input."
You have no silver coins with you.
Wyrom says, "And get input from you."
Wyrom exclaims, "So come prepared!"
Speaking to Brinret, Shilarra asks, "Who are you kidding?"
You stand back up.
Lyradie stands up.
You move ever so slightly and for no apparent reason you fall headfirst to the ground. Not very graceful.
You dust yourself off.
You groan.
Fethik asks, "Hey if we have story ideas kicking around in one's head, we email 'em, yeah?"
Mirrami stares at you.
Hraus stands up.
Halgur just went out.
Speaking to Shilarra, Brinret says, "You missed all the best parts."
You gaze up into the heavens.
You fold your arms behind your head and take a deep breath, relaxing.
Speaking to Wyrom, Lyradie exclaims, "As you noticed, I was prepared!"
You close your eyes for a moment.
Speaking to Brinret, Lydil says, "Or perhaps we will tell you to sit down and zip it."
Lyradie chuckles.
Jaired begins to walk out but suddenly trips and goes flailing out of sight!
Wyrom says, "Yeah, or post on the forums, either or."
Wyrom grins at Lyradie.
Lydil grins slowly.
You say, "Maybe I'll just lie here a while."
Vaein glances at you.
Twelve stars in Delcian's cloak shine brightly, forming the Ur-Daemon in the twinkling night sky.
Wyrom says, "But seriously, thank you all for coming."
Speaking to Brinret, Shilarra says, "Some of us are on the right coast at the moment."
Shilarra glances at Brinret and folds her arms over her chest.
Wyrom says, "And thank you all for having an open mind."
Translucent streams of mana cascade across your sight as you let loose with a rallying cry!
A sense of invigoration courses through your legs as you rise smoothly to your feet!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
Lyradie says, "Thank you all for having us."
Speaking to Brinret, Shilarra says, "And working."
You dust yourself off.
Wyrom says, "We are really trying to make Platinum a better place."
<log cut to remove general pranking and such after the meeting>
Category:Platinum Meeting Logs