TIAP (Town Indoctrination and Apprentice Program)

[Mortia De Luna Draco]

Good day to you all..

This thread is mostly for new citicens who are looking to start in the town, but unfamiliar with the rules. If you want a mentor, or wish to be one, Please post your requests here. It is my personal recomendation that when choosing a mentor, that they have been registered for about 3 months or so, but that is only a reccomendation. Choose your mentor as you see fit.

It is recomneded that you include some information about yourself as well as your character when asking for a mentor. age, timezone, and basic "how you want to play your character" information would be a good place to start.

[Kyrian]

I thought I had said I accepted.

[AmberVael]

I guess I'm already a mentor, and I'll probably continue to be so, so I might as well be on the list.

[Mortia De Luna Draco]

Ok, got it. Didnt pay attention, figured that if you wanted to do it, you would respond... ;D

[Indurain]

I offer myself up as a mentor, if anyone is willing to second that...

[Mortia De Luna Draco]

Council members are a given, and I shall add you to the list...

[AmberVael]

My name died... you missed the A. Earin. Not Erin.
Thank you!
V: Do you want your cloak to turn pink?

[Destro_Yersul]

Must resist... urge to call you Erin rising...

[Death, your friend the Reaper]

Believe me Destro Yersul, you don't want your robe coloured pink.....

*Death looks at the list*

If you want I can be a mentor. Maybe for the people in the wierd time zones. ;)

[Murky_Pool]

Weird Time Zones, yes

If it doesn't require any serious knowledge of D&D mechanics, I can certainly help people with not god modding and keeping characters seperate and that sort of normal, polite communication between people thing.

I don't DM D&D though so apart from the most basic PHB type questions, I don't have a lot of knowledge.

Incidentally, I like the concept. I hope it works out and people use it

[Dib]

>:( Now you're just being anti-non-titan-ist-thingy-mi-bob.

I meant it at the beginning, but it got messed up towards the end.

If you feel I'm a waste of space just say so... ;D

[Supagoof]

I love that Alarra's on the "approved" list. It's funny cause it's redundant.

I too offer my words for mentoring, should the council accept.

[Destro_Yersul]

You're right. I don't want my cloak to turn pink. *makes mental note to never ever call Earin "Erin", or in any other way insult the person with total control over his avatar*

[Flabbicus]

Sure, I'd love to help out some nubs.

Although game mechanics help should be found elsewhere from my person.

[Sneak]

I'd be willing to mentor people. If they'd like to learn How To Crack 325 1/2 Jokes In A Day, that is.

[Destro_Yersul]

^ sign me up Sneak. ;D

[Vindemiatrix]

So...what exactly do mentors do?

[Flabbicus]

So...what exactly do mentors do?

We ment.

-ment
suffix

Action; process: appeasement.
Result of an action or process: advancement.
Means, instrument, or agent of an action or process: adornment.

[Vindemiatrix]

Ooookay.

[Blood]

I'd be willing to mentor people. If they'd like to learn How To Crack 325 1/2 Jokes In A Day, that is.
Lemme guess. That was the half? ::)

Blood doesn't need to make jokes. She's too...well, dignified to do that. And I'm not sure Dragon knows what a joke is yet. ;)

[Daishi]

Hey, need a mentor here. I'm very new to the town. Any mentor-er-er-ers?

[Flabbicus]

Waddya want need!

[Sneak]

^ sign me up Sneak. ;D

That'll cost you approximately 12 3/4 Boston Creme donuts per hour. Sign on the dotted line and all my (half-)wittiness and wet humor (it's not dry, so what do you call it?) can be yours.


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[Mortia De Luna Draco]

So...what exactly do mentors do?

This mentorship program is for those that want to learn the ropes of an RP style game, as well as lead some driving storylines themselves. There are a lot of peticulars to role playing effectively, and having a Mentor will help newbs get better aquainted in the town.

Quick version: we tell you how to not piss people off... ;D

[Kyrian]

Quick version: we tell you how to not piss people off... ;D

That definetly is going into: OOTS The Town: Mentoring for Dummies.

[Sneak]

There are a lot of peticulars

Like spelling. ::)

Nah, just kidding. We love our cuddly 7-foot tall bloody scythe-wielding silver skinned mayor, even if he can't spell. It's just a minor issue compared to things like stupidity, of which there's plenty in the world to go around, although I have not been gifted with such.

Alas, such is life.

[Hoseki]

Someday, Sneak, I will find out how you come up with those things. Then I will laugh in your face, having learned your secret.

[Sneak]

As a matter of fact, I sold my soul to the devil. Or maybe it was some Chinese kingpin. I hear there's a big demand for soul harvesting in the Chinese black market.

[AmberVael]

You gave your everlasting soul to the devil?
Well I figured I wasn't using it...

[Sneak]

I wouldn't really call my Soul everlasting. It kind of petered out when I turned 9 or 10, when I got more interested in Rock and other genres.

[Hoseki]

A Chinese kingpin? Hmm. I should look into this.

[Blood]

You guys with your jabber might be better off here (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=banter;action=display;num=1158128752 )... ::)

@v: Oh boy...I can see my comment was heeded.[/sarcasm]

[Sneak]

Yes, a Chinese kingpin.

He took me bowling.

[Destro_Yersul]

((^: http://www.giantitp.com/mb/YaBBImages/laugh.gif))

[Alarra]

Oh...I'm supposed to reply to this...

Sure? I guess I can be a mentor.

[Mortia De Luna Draco]

@^@ I love that we have a Mod to play with. It makes me feel special... ;D

First page updated for those who care.

We need to get some newbs to look here, and get these mentors to begin mentoring. Any thoughts as to how?

[Indurain]

Change the name of the topic to

HEY NEWBS...LOOK HERE OR ELSE WE'LL SHOVE RED HOT POKERS UP YOUR...NOSE.

[Mortia De Luna Draco]

Well, it doesnt fit in the title. any other ideas?

[Indurain]

What about...

FREE SEX?

[Mortia De Luna Draco]

That might work...

To get me kicked off of the boards.

what about this title...

[Indurain]

Yeah...yours works too....

I guess.



BOOOOOOOOOORING!

[Mortia De Luna Draco]

*tear*

You know what...

*sniff*

I... I try to help....

*choke*

and I just get ridicule...

*sob*

WHY!!!!!

[Indurain]

Because we love you!

[Mortia De Luna Draco]

*sniff*

Really? You love me?

*sniff*

[Indurain]

Of course we do.

Either that or we say we do out of fear.

[Mortia De Luna Draco]

That means so much to me....


*twelve foot tall half dragon hug...*


*squeeeeeeeezzzzzzzeeeeee*

[Indurain]

Thank god for a Monk's hard body.

((And I'm gone for the night.))

[Sneak]

@^: O.o

Coming from Indurain, that is truly disturbing. I'm almost tempted to quote that, or would be if I had room in my sig.

And Mortia...new title is fine, but ya might want to put the N back in the first 'mentor.'

[jaws76]

hey guys, I'm looking for some much needed mentoring. I am presently holed up on the second floor of Trogs tavern room 5. Anyone interested find me there (IM me).

[Murky_Pool]

Perhaps a form would be useful, something so that people can say What sort of mentoring they're looking for, What times they're on, What they're intending to do. That sort of thing.

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

I'll happy help out someone if they so desire. It may be the ego talking, but I think I can help write a good villian. Someone beyond "I'm evil because I say I am," and more along the lines of "I'm evil because I specifically targeted the 13 year old kit whenever I attacked." sort of thing.
Also, I can give good advice on entering the Town. A "how not to be be ignored" guide.

[Destro_Yersul]

Llama, the Godruped storyline proves you can write a good villain.

[AmberVael]

The villains in this town need better motivations. Seriously, some are just like "I'm taking over town, cause I feel like it!" Even if that is your goal, you need something more behind it.
Heck, what really ticks me off is that people think villains have to be evil. You can have good and neutral villains too. Good villains are hard to create sometimes, but just take a look at that paladin in the Goblin webcomics.
As for neutral villains, well, I hope I am doing a good job at that with the Master. He has done some evil things, but he isn't exactly evil himself. He is simply attempting to uphold his Laws. Most people don't like his arrogant and crazy methods of doing things though.

[Kyrian]

The villains in this town need better motivations. Seriously, some are just like "I'm taking over town, cause I feel like it!" Even if that is your goal, you need something more behind it.
Heck, what really ticks me off is that people think villains have to be evil. You can have good and neutral villains too. Good villains are hard to create sometimes, but just take a look at that paladin in the Goblin webcomics.
As for neutral villains, well, I hope I am doing a good job at that with the Master. He has done some evil things, but he isn't exactly evil himself. He is simply attempting to uphold his Laws. Most people don't like his arrogant and crazy methods of doing things though.

Nope, we don't.....IC that is....which is why he's going to meet a few POINTS I have to make.

[AmberVael]

Then I am playing him perfectly. ;D
I do need to gather up everybody who wants to kill him. And give them a suitable cause to gather around. I think I have something in mind...

[Kyrian]

Then I am playing him perfectly. ;D
I do need to gather up everybody who wants to kill him. And give them a suitable cause to gather around. I think I have something in mind...

Unfortunetly....I'm out for the most part until Monday...Tonight I work, tommorrow is CRU, Saturday I'm going home, Sunday's the proposal (maybe sunday night), and then I should be free monday.

[AmberVael]

I'll start looking at monday then.

[Kyrian]

Thanks

[El Jaspero, the Pirate King]

The villains in this town need better motivations. Seriously, some are just like "I'm taking over town, cause I feel like it!" Even if that is your goal, you need something more behind it.
Heck, what really ticks me off is that people think villains have to be evil. You can have good and neutral villains too. Good villains are hard to create sometimes, but just take a look at that paladin in the Goblin webcomics.
As for neutral villains, well, I hope I am doing a good job at that with the Master. He has done some evil things, but he isn't exactly evil himself. He is simply attempting to uphold his Laws. Most people don't like his arrogant and crazy methods of doing things though.

If you want a fine example of a semi-villain one can really admire, look not further than my hero Trog. The guy's a morally-challenged scumbag, but he's utterly charming and compelling as well. I dream of the day I can create a character as deep and challenging as Trog.

[AmberVael]

Me like Thog Trog.

[Darius Midnite]

This is really a great idea, this way poor newcomers don't end up being flushed out socially.

[The Lady Auneredra]

I am technicnally (spell?) not a newbie, but I have never really participated too much in the Town. I'd like some help.
And for the love of Baby Jesus, little, eight-pound, six-ounce Baby Jesus, may my mentor NOT be Indurain.

[Mortia De Luna Draco]

Form for Mentorees.

What style of RPing do you want to do?
Hero or villian?
Power, or funny?
Anything else?


Just an attempt. If anyone has anything better, let me know...

[Flabbicus]

Er, why am I still on the unresponsive list?

I responded with a "Yes."

[blackfox]

And for the love of Baby Jesus, little, eight-pound, six-ounce Baby Jesus, may my mentor NOT be Indurain....I got the reference. That movie is funny, but it's so stupid...

I'd also like to be a mentor, but don't have too much time since school's started, and since I'm currently addicted to Baldur's Gate II. ::)

[El Jaspero, the Pirate King]

I am technicnally (spell?) not a newbie, but I have never really participated too much in the Town. I'd like some help.
And for the love of Baby Jesus, little, eight-pound, six-ounce Baby Jesus, may my mentor NOT be Indurain.

As I believe I now have the required Council votes, I would gladly take the Lady A. as my apprentice if she'll have me as her mentor. If she'd prefer somebody else, I'll be sad but cool with it.

[Sneak]

I was going to offer to teach her the ways of hilarity and awesomeness, but on second thought, I'll let El J have the lady.

She made fun of my Elton John glasses once. Sniff. :'(

[El Jaspero, the Pirate King]

Hilarity and awesomeness? I must instruct myself in these things!

[Destro_Yersul]

Apparently it costs 13 and one half boston cream doughnuts per hour.

[Indurain]

and since I'm currently addicted to Baldur's Gate II. ::)

Me too...it's scary how hooked you can get.

What character are you doing? And who's in your party?

[Death, your friend the Reaper]

I loved BGII, I finished it a few times and...actually this is going off topic. Main point;

I think the title of the thread is a bit off putting, chaning it may be good.

[Murky_Pool]

Yeah. Newb and FFS n00b are too closely linked in a lot of things.

Perhaps

"Character Assistance for New Town Players" or something like that

[Daishi]

Waddya want need!

Ummm.... well I just got a job at the new magic shop, and I get 5 cp a day. I didn't know that we used money here. How do you keep track, just on paper at home? Or does it really matter?

[Flabbicus]

Ummm.... well I just got a job at the new magic shop, and I get 5 cp a day. I didn't know that we used money here. How do you keep track, just on paper at home? Or does it really matter?

I think it doesn't really matter, with people whose power fluctuates from mid-level to gods money isn't really an object, but massive payments at one time aren't the best idea.

[The Lady Auneredra]

As I believe I now have the required Council votes, I would gladly take the Lady A. as my apprentice if she'll have me as her mentor. If she'd prefer somebody else, I'll be sad but cool with it.
Ewww, El Jaspero? I don't want-wait, can he read this? Er, ah, I mean, sure! I'd love to be his mentoree! (jk, El J :P)


She made fun of my Elton John glasses once. Sniff. :'(
I also believe you were the one I dubbed the God of Metrosexuality. The glasses and crying gave it away. Hee. :)

[Daedrous Avari]

I want Llama to teach me about villains. Other than that, I'm good at other roleplaying subjects.

[El Jaspero, the Pirate King]

Ewww, El Jaspero? I don't want-wait, can he read this? Er, ah, I mean, sure! I'd love to be his mentoree! (jk, El J :P)


Cool. Provided you turn out to be one of the nice teenagers, instead of, say...one of the mean, insane ones...this'll be great. I'm actually out of town until Sunday evening, but PM me or email any questions you've got.

[Sneak]

Tears indicate metrosexuality? I guess I'll have to rework my definition of 'emo' then. Because that avatar was pretty damn emo, if I do say so myself. And I do.

[Daedrous Avari]

What emo avi?

[blackfox]

Cool. Provided you turn out to be one of the nice teenagers, instead of, say...one of the mean, insane ones...this'll be great. I'm actually out of town until Sunday evening, but PM me or email any questions you've got.*cough* Mean, insane teenagers? I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about.

[El Jaspero, the Pirate King]

*stabbity*

[Alarra]

Now...is that the kind of behavior we want from mentors?

[Sneak]

Of course it is! We've gotta teach the new faces how to fit in.

[Gamerofthegame]

I suspose I can mentor about events and making memorable characters... Well.. Not mentor, being that I can't... But give guide lines.

[Mortia De Luna Draco]

Well, I changed the title, so that noone is offended by being called a Newb. If there are any other sugestions, (besides me updating the list, that will be done on monday..)) please let me know.

I am wanting to put a format on the first post for others to follow, basicly a guide to help both mentor and mentoree to find what they are looking for. If anyone has any format ideas, please put them here...

[Daedrous Avari]

I want to see the emo avi!

[Vindemiatrix]

I think they're talking about Moon Called's avi. You can check it out at her house.

[Sneak]

Actually, no. I was talking about my Bo avvie. I'll post it later.

And no, don't ask me why it's called Bo.

[Madmal]

once i get into titanhood, i'll be glad to help :)

[Sneak]

Even though I probably won't be in the town any more, I'm still willing to mentor. I may even be able to train an apprentice to carry on where I left off.

O.o

[Madmal]

Even though I probably won't be in the town any more, I'm still willing to mentor. I may even be able to train an apprentice to carry on where I left off.

O.o

*shudders*

[Seren]

Even though I probably won't be in the town any more, I'm still willing to mentor. I may even be able to train an apprentice to carry on where I left off.

O.o

"Aww, the little cat-god is leaving, sadness..."

"Why do you care? You're never around either."

"Yes....but....um..." *sticks out tongue at voice of reason*

"whee, I win!"

[Graklok]

Even though I probably won't be in the town any more, I'm still willing to mentor. I may even be able to train an apprentice to carry on where I left off.

O.o

((Dang it, now who will I go on senseless missions for?))

[Kyrian]

((Dang it, now who will I go on senseless missions for?))


((Me? I could probably think of something...if I tried))

[Lord Iames Osari]

Can I have a Town Mentor?

[Daedrous Avari]

Can I be a Town Mentor?

[AmberVael]

Can I have a Town Mentor?

Would you be averse to getting mentored by me?

[Lord Iames Osari]

Nay!

[AmberVael]

Then you have a mentor.
*Switches to PMing*

[BelkarsDagger]

Wait... if... Sneaks leaving... where will I get my daily dose of sarcasm?

I may or may not be willing to mentor... I've broken the rules in the past, but I feel I've improved... gonna have to think on it.

[El Jaspero, the Pirate King]

I had me a idear:

I'm thinking I'd like to write up a guide for the Mentorship program, so we can make sure all our recruits are getting roughly the same information. While we do have the Welcome to the Town (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=town;action=display;num=1154409815) thread, I'd like to create something a bit, ah...easier to read, and with some links to real-game examples.

Some topics, off the top of my head:

-Character Creation
-Roleplaying
-Godmodding
-Conflicts and Combat
-Death and Resurrection
-Town Commerce
-[Events]
-The Role of the Town Council

So here's the deal: I want input on this. I'd like to know if there are topics I'm missing, but what I reallu really really[/u] want are what you think are some good examples, that I could link to. Did you see a really good fight, or some awesome roleplaying? Maybe a chance to godmod that someone [i]didn't take? A cool way of dealing with the afterlife?

Whatever they are, PM me the links and I'll take a look. Don't post links here, that's now what this thread is for and it'll just get cluttered.

Again,

PM me the links.

Thanks in advance for everybody's input. With any luck I should be able to get this started next week.

Edited for clarity of thought.

[Daedrous Avari]

Llama helped me make my villain, he'll be here sooner or later.

[Ascobol]

I'd like a mentor. This place looks fun.

[Death, your friend the Reaper]

*snip
-Death and Resurrection
-Town Commerce
-[Events]
-The Role of the Town Council
*snip*


Very good points ;)
But that does sound good El Jasepero, we could have a standard sheet for everyoe to have.

Also Ascobol, you will have no trouble finding a mentor, there is many willing people out there, basically you can pick one of those who said they wish to be a mentor themselves.

It may be a good idea to post your timezone and when you are most likely to be active so you get one that will be on around about same time as you.

-Death; your friend the reaper

[Blood]

Ack, are we turning the Town into a rule-based game where you have to ask the Council to go through with every action?? Or did I misunderstand something (likely)?

I really like the freeform RP we have going on now, even if we have to OOC chat here and there to stop (usually unintentional) godmodders.

[Flabbicus]

First, your return to shore was not part of our negotiations nor our agreement, so I must do nothin'. And secondly, you must be a pirate for the Pirate's Code to apply, and you're not. And thirdly, the Code is more what you'd call "guidelines" than actual rules

[Ascobol]

Well, I should consider it an honour for any of the Mentors to choose me.

Anyone looking for a fresh mind to mould?

[Cathrindir]

I'd be willing to mentor someone...

[SacredStorm]

Hey,

I would love to take part in The Town; however, after reading all of the introductions to The Town I feel that I don't know where to begin or how to make a character that will stand out. I would like to have a mentor that can answer some questions and even help me create a character (I have ideas so maybe a mentor could help me fix them up a bit heh.)

Anyways I'm looking to create a silly little character. Nothing to big for a first character, but has enough rping value.

Besides that I'm open to anything! I'm in Eastern Time if that makes any difference. I also hope I can contribute to The Town!

-Adios

[Kyrian]

^: EST?

[Mortia De Luna Draco]

Ack, are we turning the Town into a rule-based game where you have to ask the Council to go through with every action?? Or did I misunderstand something (likely)?

I really like the freeform RP we have going on now, even if we have to OOC chat here and there to stop (usually unintentional) godmodders.

No, we are keeping it free form, but this mentor ship program will help introduce new comers into the town enviroment.

And, sorry for not posting for a while, I have thought that maybe the format of this page should be changed, to be like the avatar requests. I am going to leave the list of mentors, but remove those looking for one. I think that if you want a mentor, post here, and let some one pick you up. I would also like to change it to where the council doesnt have to aprove mentors, they just have to be titans. (even that is optional, it is to the descretion of the mentoree...) Let me know what you think...
Mortia

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

^: EST?

Eastern Standard Time, I do believe.

Sacred Storm, I cannot take on a full fledged mentoree at this time, but if you want to PM me your ideas or any questions I will work with you a bit.

[Kyrian]

Eastern Standard Time, I do believe.

Sacred Storm, I cannot take on a full fledged mentoree at this time, but if you want to PM me your ideas or any questions I will work with you a bit.



No..I was making sure that Sacred Storm meant EST.....and I'd offer to mentor him.

[Sneak]

I'm willing to mentor anyone. Especially if you want to learn how to:

a) RP
b) Be funny
c) Have your character be a jerk,
d) all of the above
e) all of the below
f) use lists with way too many letters in them
g) I just wanted to put in a G because I've always wanted to do that. It's my life-long dream. Now that it's been accomplished, I'll need to do another one. Hmm.

Anyway, then I'm your man. Cat. God. Thing.

[SacredStorm]

Well since Kyrian posted first I'll choose him for a mentor if he really wants to be! I might PM you in an hour or so with like three questions and maybe we can start from there? It's all up to you.

Chat to you later!

(Oh and yes EST I just call it eastern cause im a simpleton)

[Derkis]

Hello everyone. I would appreciate it if someone would undertake the enormous burden of mentoring me. I've roleplayed before, but I have several questions, and a mentor would be a good thing for me. I'm EST, if it makes a difference.

I know I'm new and all, and this is only my eleventh post, so if I'm not qualified enough, I understand. Thanks for your time. Now, to find some cheese....

[Myatar_Panwar]

Yes im new, i was just actually wondering what this whole town is about? I meen, am i supposed to post on certain forums saying what I do?
And am i supposed to play a class or what? Im just a little confused on the basic ideas if someone could please inform me.

[Sneak]

I'm willing to mentor anyone who wants me as their mentor. Just be sure that you can put up with incessant joking.

@Myatar: It's freeform. No classes or character sheets, although you can have one if you want to, I guess.

[Destro_Yersul]

What sneak said. Though if you have a class it makes it easier to figure out what your character can do. Mine is a wizard and so he uses magic rather than swords.

[Myatar_Panwar]

Ok thanks guys, I guess ill just start at the tavern and see where it takes me.

[Sneak]

That's the spirit!

I just hope it doesn't take you into some badly-crafted storyline though. Blech.

[Death, your friend the Reaper]

That's the spirit!

I just hope it doesn't take you into some badly-crafted storyline though. Blech.

Just because somebody couldn't make the shortest storeyline....

[funkymonkey558]

I have a quick question about this town. How much like real life is it? Are we supposed to worry about things like where we sleep or what we eat or do we just kind of ignore those things?

[Flabbicus]

I have a quick question about this town. How much like real life is it? Are we supposed to worry about things like where we sleep or what we eat or do we just kind of ignore those things?

Real life rules don't apply unless you want them too, drink 100 beers, stay awake for 48 hours straight, but remember it is vaguely rooted within reality.


And most importantly of all, have fun with it.

[funkymonkey558]

That's good to know. I don't think I would have had the patience to pay attention to things like that. And I'm really hoping I will have fun.

[Flabbicus]

That's good to know. I don't think I would have had the patience to pay attention to things like that. And I'm really hoping I will have fun.

That's good to hear.

[Mortia De Luna Draco]

Wait,

Eat...

Sleep...

What are those things? ;D

[Flabbicus]

From my thread discussing the IC problems with The Town, I feel that it would be best if the titan part of the first post was removed. It can and has been viewed as a form of elitism and classism, while anyone can spam their way into Titanhood.


I would also like to request again for my name to be put on the available mentor list.

[Daedrous Avari]

I also request to be part of the TIAP.

[AmberVael]

I'm thinking we need a more active member to have control over the first post.

No offense to Mortia, but...

Yeah, the whole 'Japan' and 'RL' stuff are making this thread update a bit slowly.

[Cathrindir]

^ Agreed. I also request to be part of the TIAP.

[Case]

Okay I don't think I need a Mentor, but I have a question and this seemed like the best place to ask it.

Do I need any sort of approval to start my own business in the town or do I just start a thread with it opening for business and hope for the best? And, If I do need approval who do I go to?

(V Thank you Mr. Rilik, may your metal helmet never rust and your swords never be sundered.)

[Flabbicus]

Okay I don't think I need a Mentor, but I have a question and this seemed like the best place to ask it.

Do I need any sort of approval to start my own business in the town or do I just start a thread with it opening for business and hope for the best? And, If I do need approval who do I go to?

None necessary Case, may I recommend setting them up near The Docks (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=town;action=display;num=1156642229;s tart=0) for more piratey fun.

[Mas_Sinoda]

I am in desperate need of training. Contact me on AIM (digitalsam2005) if you're willing to help me out.

[B-Man]

I would like to join The Town. I've been reading a few posts, and I would like to try playing in The Town.

I would actually like to try playing as two characters, if that is possible, because they would be twins. One of them would be hot headed and the other calmer and more collected.

I'm posting in EST.

Thanks a bunch to the mentor that chooses to mentor me.

[Sneak]

Well, I'm willing to mentor you, B-Man. But I wouldn't be offended if you chose someone else.

I would be defended. My pappy always taught me that defense was always more important than offense.

[B-Man]

Thank you Sneak! I choose you to be my mentor!

[Hoseki]

((Sneak! I choose you! Go!))

Hmm. I suppose I wouldn't mind mentoring someone. I can teach him/her about the horrors of comma misuse.

[Murky_Pool]

I think I've said this before, but I can't find it.

I'm willing to help people, I'm not sure exactly what Mentoring involves.

I like to think some of the new people who stroll into Trog's at 3:00am board time and meet the Red Thing don't log out vowing to never return.

Put me down for people on European Time

[Cathrindir]

Again, I'd be willing to mentor people.

[imageek]

Whisper chek:4

I NEED A MENTOR!!! DID EVERYBODY HEAR ME WHISPERING? I NEED A MENTOR

[Mortia De Luna Draco]

So, nerd I meen Geek, what kind of Roll playing are you plannig on doing? Where are you living ((RL)) And what do you look for in an good mentor?

[Sneak]

Okay, Geek, we're putting you on the seat of heat now...

[imageek]

I plan to be suspicius, very very suspicius. My character has his reasons as everybody who he ever trusted eventually betrayed him.. Plenty of gold fiend hunters will pay yes? Im most likely gonna be the type of person that knows much about people, but people dont know much about him. Aragon meets Nosferatu ;D ;D ;D. I will avoid fights but i will NOT hesitate to defend myself. Honor is a good thing IN HEALTHY AMOUNTS. In other words: Hold your word (when possible) but dont be "you insulted my moustache!!" *stab* like.

I live in Denmark (Im 8 to 10 hours ahead of U.S) and im 12 years old. My name is Simon.

A good mentor hmm. Anyone friendly and much humor (not necesarily good humor) Also im not an english expert so my gramma and spelling is going to be far from perfect.

Geek

[Sneak]

Well, I'm your man/cat/god/thing if you're going for humor. If you meant the 'oh god, my face is melting' type of humor, that is.

Of course...since you live in Denmark, and I...DON'T...the timezone may prove to be an issue. I'll be your mentor if ya want, but you might be better off with someone more suited to your Danish needs.

And now all this talking about danishes is getting me hungry, so I'm gonna go eat.

[Mortia De Luna Draco]

Yeah, um. I would voluenter, but Japan and denmark are kinda on the opposite sides of the world. I imagine that your sleeping when I'm awake, but if your willing to try to work around the time barrer, so am I.

Beware, I dont have much time on line, most of what we do would be via PM.

As for the bad english, just look up a couple of my posts, and check the spelling. We share a feture... ;D

[imageek]

well im in a plus 2 time zone (2 hours ahead of greenwich) and i can post as late as 10 pm (danish time) So yore 10 hours ahead godnight mayor ;D ;D its like 1 am where you live

[imageek]

Well, I'm your man/cat/god/thing if you're going for humor. If you meant the 'oh god, my face is melting' type of humor, that is.

Of course...since you live in Denmark, and I...DON'T...the timezone may prove to be an issue. I'll be your mentor if ya want, but you might be better off with someone more suited to your Danish needs.

And now all this talking about danishes is getting me hungry, so I'm gonna go eat.

Danish.. I dont get it

[Murky_Pool]

Danish is a cake of some sort I think, food at any rate. You're from Denmark and therefore Danish so Sneak gets to throw in an easy play on words.

I'm on GMT (UK) so I might be able to help you. I can post early (3:00am board time) and late (12:00pm UK time and later) so that could work out. I'm not on in the middle of the day anymore, that's job hunting time now.

[imageek]

tahts fine i will be able to post: 13 uk time to 20 uk time ( *sigh* 1 pm to 8 pm)

[imageek]

Yeah, um. I would voluenter, but Japan and denmark are kinda on the opposite sides of the world. I imagine that your sleeping when I'm awake, but if your willing to try to work around the time barrer, so am I.

Beware, I dont have much time on line, most of what we do would be via PM.

As for the bad english, just look up a couple of my posts, and check the spelling. We share a feture... ;D
I see feature is misspelled so yes

[Cathrindir]

How do you go about becoming a mentor? I've tried mentioning that I'm interested several times, but that hasn't seemed to work.

[Sneak]

Just for you, Cathrindir, I've been together an Eazy-Peezy guide. I call it Bribery For Dummies.

Step 1: Rob the nearest person.
Step 2: Put the cash in a nice looking black bag.
Step 3: Pick your target.
Step 4: Brush against them innocuously while walking and discreetly slip them the money-filled bag.
Step 5: Wait.
Step 6: You're a mentor! Congratulations!

Now, was that really so hard?

[Flabbicus]

Just for you, Cathrindir, I've been together an Eazy-Peezy guide. I call it Bribery For Dummies.

Step 1: Rob the nearest person.
Step 2: Put the cash in a nice looking black bag.
Step 3: Pick your target.
Step 4: Brush against them innocuously while walking and discreetly slip them the money-filled bag.
Step 5: Wait.
Step 6: You're a mentor! Congratulations!

Now, was that really so hard?

Step 7: Blame it on the butler

[Renegade Paladin]

Okay, I might need some help to make sense of all this. Anybody up for it?

[Sneak]

As I've said many times, I'm always willing to lend a hand. Er, paw.

But seeing as you're a paladin, I suspect you may be a little more interested in someone more paladinny. Such as Sir Herbert VII over here.

For starters, what time zone are you in? It might not do a great deal of help to have a wonderful mentor who's on at different times.

[Renegade Paladin]

I'm in U.S. Central time, but I keep odd hours, since I work third shift.

[imageek]

So.. um now a few people have voulantered to be my mentor.. Now i just pick one or what?

geek

[Sneak]

No. Actually, you pick two possible mentors. The two 'chosen ones' enter an arena (during a thunderstorm) that I like to call the MENTORDOME. They then engange in an ancient ritual of mortal combat. They duke it out until one of them wins, and then that one will have the privelege of being your mentor.

Short version? Yeah, just pick one.

[imageek]

Sneak i choose you.

Because: You are the 1 out of 2 i considered that have: Smallest time zone difference and the one who post most frequent.

It was a hard decision

[Supagoof]

((Sneak! I choose you! Go!))

((Would make more sense if it was....Sneakachu!

Renegade Paladin, I would suggest heading to the Police Station thread. It's a good place to start with playing a person of neutral - lawful alignment, it's easy enough to join and or quit being a police officer (Are you neutral or good in alignment, great you're hired!), plus it gives you a good reason to traverse about the town and arrestmeet people. Captain Murky Pool - Red Thing, is top notch for helping people with the how to's of being in town.

Of course, I may just have an affinity towards the police station since I was once captain of it.:P....))

[Artemis_Entreri]

Im not really new, but new to the town. Any mentors out there?

[Flabbicus]

Sure.

Ask away.

[EloquentRune]

Ok i give up im interested in joining the town
my will has been broaken

I live in Missouri (central time zone) but am up until the late hours of the night as in 2am

who wants to be my mentor?

[Sneak]

I'm willing to be your mentor, Rune, if you want. But then again, you have the option to choose someone else if you want to.

...

Gah, the freedom is killing me!

[heighwam]

Anyone feel up to helping me get going here? I've done some freeform rping before but it has been a while. Just taking a quick look over things Town seems a bit chaotic to me and I'd like to hear from someone that knows the ropes. I'm currently located in Rome (GMT +1), but come December will be returning Stateside to EST.

As far as character features I'm thinking along the lines of a chaotic neutral rogue with a slight leaning towards evil.

[Daedrous Avari]

Dear Mortia

I request you take off the part about requiring to be a titan. I'm not a titan, yet I have been in the town for over four months and, I believe I'm a good roleplayer. I also request you add me to the mentor list

[Mortia De Luna Draco]

Mentor list: not a problem.

As for the removal of the Titan thing, that is just a person opinion of mine, and it has been discussed before. Please, don't be offended, but I feel that personal who are a titan have a little more experience to give out than other, as far as Roll playing is concerned. I modified it to say that it is only a recommendation, and no one need follow it. As I have stated repeatedly that it is only my opinion, it stays. I have made no (nor have the power to make) any requirements regarding titans running things.

Please, if this is to start a discussion, put it in the town hall, not here. I will be more than happy to discuss my reasons to anyone who wants to know them there.

[Cathrindir]

Mortia,
I'd like to once again request that my name be added to the mentor list.

[Lord Iames Osari]

I too would like to request that I be added to the mentor list.

[Daedrous Avari]

Very well Mortia, thankee for adding me to the list, I'm sure I'll pass down my experience to those who wish to learn.

-Daedrous

[Sonic_Moronic]

Hi. I haven't played this roleplaying before, but i think i started just fine. I only need to get some informatiom about town, theres no way im gonna search through 1500 threads to find something about town.
Im in Croatia (GMT + 6)

So if you can help me with introducing the current events in
town to me, i would be grateful :P

[Mystweaver]

I too have just joined this town... popped into the Cemetary via a broken teleport spell.

From London so Plain ol GMT +1 (soon to be just GMT I think)

[Daedrous Avari]

I can't remember the Wierd Timezone mentor. I think it's Murky_Pool.

[Murky_Pool]

Hey!! are you saying the timezone is weird or the mentor??

I'm not on the official list, but I am online every morning in the week and at this sort of time in the night.

Give me a PM Myst if you want to know anything, or if you cross paths with the Red Thing in Town you can speak to it

[Cathrindir]

I'd be willing to mentor you, Sonic. I normally make a few posts during the day whenever I can squeeze them in, and I get home around 4:30 Forum Time. I stay on for around the rest of the day.

[Renegade Paladin]

((Would make more sense if it was....Sneakachu!

Renegade Paladin, I would suggest heading to the Police Station thread. It's a good place to start with playing a person of neutral - lawful alignment, it's easy enough to join and or quit being a police officer (Are you neutral or good in alignment, great you're hired!), plus it gives you a good reason to traverse about the town and arrestmeet people. Captain Murky Pool - Red Thing, is top notch for helping people with the how to's of being in town.

Of course, I may just have an affinity towards the police station since I was once captain of it.:P....))
Trouble is, Gaheris as a character doesn't tend to trust the Watch no matter where he goes. He spent half his lifetime watching them arrest him and others who turned to petty crime for survival while letting big criminals with money for bribes or muscle for threats literally get away with murder. He's highly unlikely to just sign up with the police.

[Murky_Pool]

If it helps with your character motivation, the Police Chief, the red thing is a horned devil. The sort of organisation that has one of those at it's head can't be all good. Can it?

[Sonic_Moronic]

I'd be willing to mentor you, Sonic. I normally make a few posts during the day whenever I can squeeze them in, and I get home around 4:30 Forum Time. I stay on for around the rest of the day.

Thanks, man.

[Renegade Paladin]

If it helps with your character motivation, the Police Chief, the red thing is a horned devil. The sort of organisation that has one of those at it's head can't be all good. Can it?
...

Yeah, that would only motivate him to stay far away. :P

[Murky_Pool]

Oh, well. I guess that's one of the reasons they didn't add me to the mentor list. I'll stick with peripheral commentry and helping

[Renegade Paladin]

Oh, well. I guess that's one of the reasons they didn't add me to the mentor list. I'll stick with peripheral commentry and helping
No, no, no, nothing to do with you. It's that he's a paladin, and horned devils are, well, devils.

[wxdruid]

This thread should be stickied one. :-)

[FuziSlipers]

I'm nosing around and I think I could manage to have an easier time playing in this, as opposed to what I consider my dreadful luck at playing in the PbP games... but when I looked at the character descriptions I saw a few numbers here and there. If someone would be willing to help me out in building my character, I'd very much appreciate it. I've been roleplaying elsewhere online, but I've never actually played D&D. Just need help on the mechanics so that I don't get all screwy in trying to make a charrie. Eastern time zone.

[AmberVael]

Here in the town stats matter very little (unless you are in the arena, in which case I, as the judge, get very picky). Many characters are very unset in ability, and some use abilities that don't even exist. As long as you have an idea of you can and cannot do, you should be fine.
That being said, if you want to make a entirely set 3.5 character for the town, get in contact with me. AIM would be preferable, but email works as well.

[gegiet]

Hi, i am a new guy in the playground and I am interested in joining the town but am not sure where to start. I love to roleplay and this seems interesting as i have never seen a colective roleplaying setting that is this big. I have a sense of humor but yet cannot always find witty things to say. I would like a mentor to help me get started in the town. I am also not sure what type of charecter i should have. Timezone: (-5:00 GMT) Eastern standard time.

[AmberVael]

Nifty. I'm always willing to help ('cept when I'm not ;)), and I have more character ideas than I know what to do with.
If you don't mind a somewhat insane person mentoring you, I'd be willing.
Got AIM, by any chance?

[gegiet]

If you don't mind a somewhat insane person mentoring you
It is ok, i can deal with insane people :). Unfortunately i do not have AIM

[AmberVael]

Hm. That leaves PMs and emails. PMs do not work at the moment, so emails it is.
Unless you want to get AIM, which I do recommend. Its rather nice for Town use, if nothing else.
But for now you can send your queries, character ideas and what not to: BLANK and we can begin.

[gegiet]

ok. I emailed you so you would know my e-mail adress. I also now have AIM

[Mortia De Luna Draco]

Ok, im not as smart as I pretend. I just went to update the council list to the new software, but forgot that the PM's arnt working. I will update that as soon as the programs allow it.

[AmberVael]

Also, Mortia, we should really remove the Titan requirement now... since Town posts don't count.

[Mortia De Luna Draco]

Yeah...

*sigh*

Doing it... Now

[Thri-Kreen_DK]

hello
How does this town thingy actually work?
I mean, I've read the intro thing but I have no idea whats going on at the moment.

[Destro_Yersul]

Freeform RP. Basicly you create a character and describe what they do. The only thing you don't decide is what happens to any PC you attack, help, talk to or otherwise interact with.

[Thri-Kreen_DK]

(wonders if this is the best place to enter the town for the first time)
A pair of Thri-Kreen one black and one dusty yellow appear in the distance over a hill. Both have shortshords of differing colours in sheathes on their belts and back and both have coloured runes all across their bodies.
Also strapped to them are various adventuring tools like rope, pitons and strange metatic devices.
The Thri-Kreen remain un-armoured but they do adorn various magical items. Strangly, the lighter coloured one has a teddy bear tucked in its belt.
The dark one looks over at the light one and begins to speak in a strange gutteral language.
"This be where we find him?" It asks as it picks a piece of grit from its Chiten.
"I think so. But we shall see," The light one replies.
The both walk into the town.
Is this an ok entrance?
I'm compensating for the fact that I might start a "storyline" at some point.

[Thri-Kreen_DK]

One more question, What is an appropriate character level.
Lvl 20 would usually be the limit but in this game, what is the regular?

[Flabbicus]

There is no regular per-se. But somewhere between 15-25 is appropriate.

[Murky_Pool]

Yes, I think the general level is more towards 25 than 15, although you don't need a single level or even a rules compatible character.

If you have a concept that you can play then it can come into town. All welcome, the more the merrier

[Thri-Kreen_DK]

I think then I'll settle for lvl 25, allowing my characters to be at the higher end of the scale.
Besides, I get access to the perfect multi-weapon fighting feat =).

[Acco Spoot]

Hi, I'm new to D&D RPing but I've been RPing since before I can remember, but never D&D >_<

Yeah basically I need help in creating a character and other junk and stuff...

[Destro_Yersul]

Best thing to start is come up with a concept. Then flesh out the characters back story, and find a way fro them to arrive in town. If you've already RP'd, then we don't need to go over that. Biggest rule here is have fun. Second biggest is "No godmodding", but that's covered alsewhere. Oh, and welcome to the town.

[Mortia De Luna Draco]

Welcome!! Are you looking for a mentor, or just some start out help?

If you could please include what time zone you in, and what style of RPing you enjoy, we will see if we can find you the right person.

[Acco Spoot]

Well I formerly RP'd on Nationstates but got tired of the inconcistencies and continuity errors, so really i'm looking for something a little more rigid, I'm not great at huge posts, but i'm worse at short posts.

I'm in GMT and i'm not sure if I need a mentor, I mean it would be helpful to have one so it'd be a little easier to get into RPing and understanding what can and can't be done....

[wxdruid]

The Town isn't really very rigid. The rules are simple, don't control other's characters without permission and have fun. The suggested rules of play are in the stickied threads. The Town is freeform, stats aren't necessary for your character. The best place to start is in Trog's Tavern, engage someone else in conversation and go from there. The most active time for the Tavern is 5pm-11pm EST (which is -5 from GMT). It can be hard to get started so just be persistant. There are other players from the GMT timezone that you can talk to and get to know. Several possibilities are the Librarian, Ilev and Clover. Otherwise my character Gwen is in the Tavern now.

[Acco Spoot]

I have some questions now...

What's &quot?

Is there a limit on the amount of PC characters you can field? If so then what is it?

Is there any special mega complex ruleset on combat?

And lastly, is it recomended to post your character description in the Characters of the Town thread?

[Flabbicus]

I have some questions now...

What's &quot?

Is there a limit on the amount of PC characters you can field? If so then what is it?

Is there any special mega complex ruleset on combat?

And lastly, is it recomended to post your character description in the Characters of the Town thread?

&quot is a glitch from the forum move. It used to be " but got changed somehow.

I don't think it was set, but 6 seems to be the max if you don't want to go crazy with keeping track of them...

No, you can use D&D rules if the other fighter agrees, or specific rules relating for the certain fight. Most people use free form.

Well... if you want to make a really long post regarding your character and elaborate on him/her then yes it is good. But its being overhauled right now and most people don't check it for updates.

[Blinkbear]

Heya all,

I need some directions... I have some ideas for the character and post it to the characters thread soon. Also I pm'ed Ceika if she would be so kind to create me an avatar :-) But:

Where are you supposed to start? Or in other words: Is there a place where popping in for the first time is recommendable? I am not neither new to DND, nor to freeform, but I just have no clue which place to go first.

(( I am not requesting a mentor right now, I just need a "Go there first" from someone ;-) ))

[wxdruid]

The best place to appear is usually in Trog's Tavern. Go in, order a drink from the NPC Cosmo and start a conversation with someone.

[Blinkbear]

The best place to appear is usually in Trog's Tavern. Go in, order a drink from the NPC Cosmo and start a conversation with someone.

Okay thanks :-)

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

Inari's Temple can also be a good starting point, as long as its not under attack, but the same warning can apply to Trog's.

[Penguinizer]

Im thinking Inaris might be attacked soon >.>

And I only seem to be where all the exciting stuff happens.

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

hmmmm....well, helping out during a fight can be a good way to introduce yourself or get into things.

[Penguinizer]

Actually it was only the intro to the Ravenloft thing.

[blackout]

hey, i'm trying to get my character introduced to the Town. How's the best way to go about that? ?:(

[wxdruid]

Best way is to go into Trog's and start a conversation with someone.

[blackout]

Meh. Anything works....Just, my character only talks when someone talks to him first. He's kinda hostile.

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

you'll just have to be in a place with an overly friendly critter then.

[blackout]

...<< Expect that critter to not want to talk to strangers anymore once he's done talking with my seriously messed up Tau.

[Destro_Yersul]

Unless it's Destro, who really doesn't care. Want me to bring him in to talk to you?

[Penguinizer]

I suppose joining one of the more battle focused storyline things might work. Good spots for some good RP.

[Fenric]

Sorry mine's being a bit slow to get rolling. My stories are not generally known for their sedate nature.

But if you can stick with it, you will get to experince my trademark sadism, cliche-twists, multiple-wave battles, and strange events.

[Wukei]

Silly Fallon...getting in on that when she was supposed to be here in Town to explain why she's here...

[Penguinizer]

And the 4 insane shadow stirges.

[Khantalas]

I'd like to be indoctrinated. Assign me a mentor I(AASA)P (if (and as soon as) possible).

Time Zone: Greenwich + 2 hours.

What Time I Am on GitP: Whenver I can be?

[wxdruid]

What time zone or what times are you usually on GitP, that would help in finding you a mentor. :-)

[Lord Iames Osari]

I'd like to be indoctrinated. Assign me a mentor I(AASA)P (if (and as soon as) possible).

Time Zone: Greenwich + 2 hours.

What Time I Am on GitP: Whenver I can be?

I'll be your mentor. Unfortunately, I have to get off my computer now, but sign on to MSN whenever you can and I'll get you started when I come back.

[Rockphed]

Just one question: How much of the wandering between buildings is supposed to be mentioned? And what thread is the edge of town? Well that was two thingies, sorry.

[AmberVael]

Well, you are supposed to post in the streets thread when moving between buildings.
As for the edge of town, that would also be the streets thread.

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

Personally, I don't post in the streets thread unless something interesting is happening to my PC there. *shrugs* just a personal preference.

[Rockphed]

Thank you for the information.

[churchofbanjo]

How do I get re-acknowledged into the site after a 4 month holiday?

[El Jaspero, the Pirate King]

How do I get re-acknowledged into the site after a 4 month holiday?

I suppose that depends on how informed you want to be. You could either read a few thousand pages of posts, or just dive in and catch up as you go. Me, I'd choose the latter. :smalltongue:

[Wukei]

Oh come on, ElJ...reading is fun.

[El Jaspero, the Pirate King]

Oh come on, ElJ...reading is fun.

True dat, but there's plenty o' stuff that went down in the last few months that I for one would rather not read once, much less twice. Just sayin'.

[churchofbanjo]

Ok, how do I dive in?

[wxdruid]

Well, it would be best to wait until there is more activity in the Town. Tonight is pretty dead. Wait until there are a few people at Trog's and go talk to them. That's one way.

[El Jaspero, the Pirate King]

Trog's is certainly the easiest jumping-off point, though any of the other public areas that have fairly heavy traffic are good too. Hookah Hank's was quite the spot for a while, too.

[Gorbad the Limb Rippa]

um,hi
looking for a mentor who would help new person get used to the ropes and suggest a good way of starting and explain the conversation better

pls pm me,
thanks

[Wukei]

*Raises hand* I'd just like to state that you'd definitely be on a lot more people's 'good' list if you didn't shorten words and used punctuation.

Just a suggestion, not trying to be mean. I don't really want to take an 'apprentice' right now, but I did want to help keep you from aggravating all of the grammar nuts here.

[Romulus]

Hey, this Town thing looks pretty interesting....what's its deal?

[AmberVael]

Despite the efforts of the most renowned RPGologists and D20ists, we are unfortunately unable to identify 'what its deal' is.
What little is known is that it is varied in form, extremely addictive, and is a freeform roleplaying game.
For a more complete description, see the "Welcome to Town" thread.

[Romulus]

Freeform? Sweet!

[Gorbad the Limb Rippa]

Oh,thanks for the tip,Wukei

[purple gelatinous cube o' Doom]

I've been on the boards here for a few months and now want to join the town, and have a question. Can we have pets or sidekicks? Mhy concept for a character so far is a mind flayer half-TBD (class TBD), and want a Gelatinous cube as a pet or sidekick. Or if I can find a way to pull it off, an intelligent gelatinous cube with a mind flayer sidekick.

[Destro_Yersul]

I've been on the boards here for a few months and now want to join the town, and have a question. Can we have pets or sidekicks? Mhy concept for a character so far is a mind flayer half-TBD (class TBD), and want a Gelatinous cube as a pet or sidekick. Or if I can find a way to pull it off, an intelligent gelatinous cube with a mind flayer sidekick.

Go ahead. Anything you want is possible here. I have several characters. One is a blatant copyright violation from the future, one is a trout obsessed lich who is more than a little crazy, and one is an anthropomorphic praying mantis who speaks really broken common. I also have a bunch of power hungry wizards who own a flying fortress. And those are just my characters! We're all about fun here, so welcome to the Town.

[Wukei]

Y'know...it's not really nice to make fun of me and Earin when half the town has just as many characters as we do....

Oh well...

[McBish]

I don't make fun of you guys since having only been in the Town for a couple of months I already have 6 characters and a possible secret alt account.

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

I've resisted the Alt urge. Go me!

[Kenyon]

I have, as well. Mainly because I don't have rapid-fire attention span to jump between two accounts, but hey, it still counts for something, right?