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September News
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Topic Started: Sep 1 2015, 06:12 PM (132 Views)
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Raferties
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Sep 1 2015, 06:12 PM
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Ok, bad news first, then good?
That's how everyone likes it, right? Right!
(Ok, well, it's not really bad news. Not like bad, BAD news. Just more some... things that need to be said.)
Alright! Lets get this out of the way!
First off, no one panic! Nothing is happening to Sundered Weyr (not if I have anything to say about it at least!). I've just recently become aware, through my own self-reflection, that in a few ways I have been remiss in my admin duties.
So, I am fixing that, starting today.
I am going to strongly enforce a two-week Courtesy Posting 'rule' on Large Bond Holders and Adventure Holders. (Small Bondings will have a one week rule.) What does this mean, you ask? Simple: For every bonding or adventure that someone starts, I will be keeping an eye on how frequently the initiator posts. This does NOT mean that you have to post every other day, so don't panic! I am just going to be ensuring that no 'dead threads' get formed, with people waiting weeks and weeks for things to progress, and nothing happens. I think this will help keep momentum up on the site.
To that effect, anyone who STARTS an ADVENTURE or BONDING will have a two week deadline for their posts to keep things moving along at a decent pace (Yes, I am well aware that a certain other site had the same rule. It worked well there, so you all know the saying about if something ain't broke...). About three days prior to this deadline, I will Bump the post, as a reminder to the Bond/Adventure Holder as well as to any who may still need to post there that the deadline looms.
"Now wait a minute, Kay!" you might be shouting. "Things happen! Sickness! Family issues! School!" Believe me I understand all this (I'm still voiceless from a flu that not only has knocked me down for three days now, but actually made me go home from work early which both Scarheart and Cassandra can tell you NEVER happens to me!). For these issues, there is a solution" The Waver. If for whatever reason a bondholder or adventure holder is unable to post in time for their deadline, then all they must do is either throw up a quick OOC note in said Bonding or Adventure to the effect of 'I need a Waver' or PM me stating such. This way there is a clear record of the waver. Wavers will last for one week. (Again, credit to another site) But be careful! There will be only one such Waver awarded. If that week passes, and there is still no update, then the Bonding or Adventure may be passed to another, or closed entirely! (Note: Participants will NEVER be penalized for something they are in having to change hands or close. BP will be awarded for Adventures, and Companions will be handed out).
Deadlines for long and short bondings will also be enforced, and must be closed by their proper date.
When does this new rule go into effect? When you finish reading this sentence.
Yes, all current Adventures and Bondings will now be under a deadline. If the initiator of a bonding or adventure has NOT posted within the past two weeks (so from August 18th to Today, Sept. 1st) they will have ONE WEEK to post, or the bonding/adventure will change hands. While there will be no penalties this go around for such, said Bondings or Adventures should be considered to have used their Waver for the extra week.
If the initiator HAS posted within the past two weeks, then they have two weeks from said posting date to update again, or request a waver.
I know you might feel this is harsh, but I came to realize that I had to be fair to participants, who were waiting for places to post and shinies to collect and adventures to go on. They've been patient, far more than they should have. The least they deserve is for threads to update in a timely manner.
Please keep in mind that Life Around Haven posts DO NOT fall under these rules. They may sit for months without being updated, but also keep in mind that any BP that would be earned for them will not be tabulated until they are completed and marked as being ready for Archiving.
NOW that that unpleasantness is over with, onto some GOOD NEWS!
First off (and hopefully this will make things a bit more pleasant for Bond and Adventure-holders), I am making a slight alteration in how BP is awarded for the hosts of said events.
SMALL BONDINGS (2 Week Max Duration): You will get a base 5 BP for just starting the fun rolling, then for each CHARACTER that joins in (which ups the work for you!) you will get +1 BP. So say Scarheart starts a small bonding, and Raferties, Anari, Belial, and Telmaril all join. At the end, Scarheart would be awarded 9 BP for completion of the Bonding.
However, there is a catch! Should Scarheart have to request a Waver, he would LOSE the points gained from the participants. He would still get the base 5 points however.
And in the unfortunate event that he must forfeit the Bonding entirely, he loses ALL BP he would otherwise gain. This also would go into effect if a deadline is passed.
LARGE BONDINGS (8 Week Max Duration) AND ADVENTURES: These will work the same manner, only the base BP will be 10 instead of 5.
Simple, no?
Secondly! There is a new individual that will be appearing around Sundered: Kalatis the Yuan-ti (for those who are not familiar with the term, she is a woman with a serpent's tail for legs). She seems to be intending to open a shop close to the end of this month, after some issues are dealt with. As I understand it, she is calling in the aid of Cassandra and her shop, Liquid Wishes, to fix said problems. What all goodies she will be providing... well, all I can say is that they will hopefully be a pleasure for all Sundarians!
Hehehe!
Did you see that!?
It seems that on top of the Giant Egg that Weyrwoman Sandasa has to deal with, now there's a strange... creature... that's been running around Haven! Thus far the individual's description is unknown, other than purple eyes, standing about four feet tall or so, with a pointy hat that droops and a slender tail. He or she has been seen drifting around the chat box and even popping up in Bondings! I have been authorized by the weyrwoman to reward anyone to reports suspicious activity to me via PM. Maybe we can track down this stranger by following where they have been - though for safety's sake she has said they are not to be approached or apprehended until more information is known. Thus far they seem to be harmless, but better safe than sorry.
As there were some pretty big things said here, I would appreciate it if everyone who reads this posts a reply stating such, just for verification. Also, if there are any concerns or suggestions, PLEASE feel free to PM me, post them here, or on the Suggestions board. I am not adverse to other ideas or such, I promise! I don't bite!
Lastly, there are some Promotions to Announce!
Able to Host Small Bondings! *Absent
Able to Host Small and Large Bondings! *Cassandra *Scarheart *Tidesweep
Congratulations all for the advancements! Please keep in mind, everyone, that ANYONE can host an Adventure, regardless of their Bonding abilities.
Again, if there are any questions or concerns, PM me or post here, and I will be glad to clarify or address anything.
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Note: Until further stated, Scarheart, Belial, and Cassandra have standing permission to powerplay Raferties or Anari. Raferties and his Shinies ~~Anari and her Shinies~~ Keldos and his Shinies~~Cobalt and her Shinies~~Taki and her Shinies~~Kemori and his Shinies
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Sep 1 2015, 07:07 PM
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I have successfully read and comprehended the news post =D. I plan to abuse all on the site with my bonding capabilities soon, don't worry.
Cassandra would like me to inform all that Liquid Wishes is nice and open for business with the wonderful assistance of Scarheart. Ashyana would like to also inform anyone that needs weapons to stop in to her forge if desired.
(I figured I would advertise for them here, lol)
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Tidesweep
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Sep 2 2015, 06:22 PM
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I read it all Raf~
All sounds fair to me to be honest. And yay! I got promoted without even realizing it XD
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"Death has a bone to pick with you and I'm here to help out." -Cain Skelington
"The waves have their own music...Are you listening?" - Tidesweep
"Don't take my silence for agreement. That would be a mistake."- Gertude Weavian
"I will protect what is mine with a will forged like a diamond."- Mildred Fresi
"Healing can take time. Lucky for you, you should having nothing but it for awhile."- Jeremi Kgute
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Sep 2 2015, 10:35 PM
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I am sufficiently pleased by the updates. As an obsessively efficient individual, proper motivation is key to productivity, and I look forward to consistency drawing vast amounts of new members.
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Miunari
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Sep 3 2015, 11:54 AM
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I read it. I have no idea whatever that bonding thing or those points are, buuut I read it 
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My heart wants what it wants ღ
Primary Character & her Shinies Selena Damons, female Shapeshifter, bold #00A6FF Anaizth, male Silver Mottle Dragon, bold #5a5959 Voyath, female Green Dragon, Bold #07ab21 Miu, female Shay Illaro, Italics #A3EAFF
Secondary Character & her Shinies Naya, female Kitsune, Bold Italics #6B0D6B Elendeth, male Black Mottle Dragon, Bold Italic #00031c Yui, female Void Astrum, Italics #470047
Tertiary Character &[url=XXX]her Shinies[/url] Nika, female human Valorn, male Valor Unicorn Fenrir, male Sylvan Illaro
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Telmaril
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Sep 3 2015, 07:33 PM
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Consider my name signed on the dotted line! Read through all of this and think it'll be great groundrules going forward. More BP's always a good thing, right?
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It matters not how strait the gate, how charged with punishments the scroll I am the captain of my fate, the master of my soul
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