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MandenTue 31-Aug-04 10:46 PM
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#30630, "(DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, Provost Magistrate"


          

Hey,

First of all, thanks to nearly everyone I interacted with and especially the immortals that provide and slave away at this wonderful game for free along with (for the most part) putting up good-naturedly with the whining of countless players that contribute very little to anyone's experience other than their own or their friends'.

So after taking a break from CF after my last character (Vexoffesz) died, I got to thinking that cutoff + special guards would be fun. I'd never played a "law" character before and I also wanted to try immorting again. The problem that came with this character was that in many ways he was (an idealized, of course) version of myself. However, because of this I had difficulty at times not taking things personally and there were some things that my character would have preffered that I personally don't like (for example, when I see an organization in real life my first instinct is Decentralize, Decentralize! This doesn't mesh so well with the Spire and caused some problems because of that). Trying to play a Provost that had no hidden desires or agendas other than protecting and helping citizens and making sure the Spire was strong was not fun, for which I take most of the responsibility. I could have figured out some way to make things more fun while still keeping my rp, but the desire to do so was lacking, espcially since I've been having trouble keeping a reliable connection and having time to mud. Plus, with everything that was going on, I thought it rather silly that I would keep getting involved in Imm-driven things when I knew I was going to delete soon. Anyway, I can get into this more if it truely interests anyone but I'll stop my rambling for now. On to the recognitions...

Human Polearm/Hand I did a long time ago. I chose Renewal of Spring (not sure exactly what it did especially since I was a Leader for a lot of the time I had it. If I had known I was going to be a Leader I would have definitely chosen something else) and Striking the Shadows Footfall (I don't know that it made any big difference, but it was fun seeing an echo saying it was.) I used more preps with this character than I have with any other character in the past, those being largely potions of flight and golden pills. I do not like prepping. And for any criticism of my 'courageousness' or whatever: I generally operated under the principle that it was my duty to protect the cities and that since I couldn't mark anyone or use any powers as a ghost, it was much more important that I stay alive so I could do my job than not appear a coward. I was sphere Order but should have been Dedication. I had dreams of making a religion of sorts over Dedication, Honesty and Strength (or Courage) if I ever made it that high. PBF will come when I get my finances in order a little better.



IMMS

First off, sorry. I tried imming with Vex and con-died before I got an answer. I know how much of a time commitment it is to be one and for that reason didn't try with Manden until I had 300-some hours because I wasn't sure I'd have the time or energy. All I can say is that when I did apply I thought I would, and it's a lot better that I realize I don't have what it takes to be an imm now instead of later.

Grurk: You're so mean, man. I'd never interacted with you (with any characters) before you moved me from Seantryn Modan to Galadon, so I don't really know anything about you other than as an Imm. After Arkham my character didn't like you much but you were my superior. I especially like the History/Current Events board and I must say that I enjoy you a lot more when you're wizinvis Those first couple of weeks after you got to level 53 were lots of fun and made me feel quite special for all of the immteraction I was getting. It was pretty stressful having you watching over me, and thank you for your time and interaction.

Velk: Thanks for being so understanding.

Amaranthe: I was going to involve you more, but then I started to grow weary of playing. I'm not sure how much you noticed me or not, but I still think you're one of the greatest Imms back from when I played Alkagar, so I thought I'd mention you anyway.



Players---Post a comment or whatever and I'll respond, even if it's to apologize for not remembering who you were.


Tribs

Lemath: Damn you, you made being Provost look so easy. Maybe it's a lot easier when you're a corrupt gnome with no morals (just kidding)

Odrirg: Honestly, I cannot imagine the horror that would have broken out if your character had had free reign to do whatever he wanted or even been Provost. Good work though.

Kaplanov: You're old; die soon. I didn't know you too well, but you seem to be pretty good over all.

Alarian: Man, I did not like you much while we were younger, but by the end I really grew to like you. You knew for quite some time I was going to delete, I thought. Good work, and keep at it as an Imm! I have a touch-up of an area partially done already, I can email it to you and you can send it in like you've done it!

E Prothero: I liked your characters; you really need to stick with one some day.

Tambar: I did not know you nearly as much as I'd like to have. Good to see you're back.

Althrsis: Manden really really really liked you. I don't think you really got away with anything because of it, but I could see that people would think you would have. A very cool character concept as well. Good luck, and sorry I didn't wait around again to delete.

Soriah: I liked you though a lot of times Manden really didn't feel like getting hugged while you were around. It was a stressful period, and some of the things you did were such social gaffes

Verdelyeb: You seem like you know what you're doing and you've got an interesting concept too. Good luck.

Thalenor: Haven't seen too much of you since the Trouble and my internet connection began having problems.

Most other Magistrates I did not get to know well enough either from not being around enough or because there was too much pressure for them to just nod my head and agree with whatever I said.



Others

Golron: Sorry it had to end like that. I was too tired to really explain my reasoning to you at that point, but honestly I'm surprised something like that hadn't happened earlier.

Gnayt and Ailon: I liked you both a lot.

Duergar Thief Man: Is there a certain person that keeps playing duergar thieves that interacted with this character a lot? If so, you pull it off well, hopefully you'll keep with it this time. If not, it's the crack cocaine talking.

Zilraeth: Man, how I hated fighting you. It took me a while to admit to myself that you could be rp'ing yourself instead of some jerk that just wanted to make my life hell That one day we fought over and over again with neither of us dying was...something.

Kungkruk and your horde: I liked Kungkruk but the rest of your horde seemed to have turned out to be what I took them for. Too bad.

Tjok: I hated you and your Unspeak ambushes. I never really interacted with you, but I'm sure you're doing well.

Djesoe: I felt pretty rotten about that last kill, which is why I left a lot of your armor, something I hardly ever did with Outlanders. It was dirty, and we all knew it, but you're an enemy of the cabal and Wanted to boot.

I'm forgetting a lot of people, but unfortunately it was also hard for me to keep a conversation going with someone that wasn't a Trib because I'd be interrupted every 3 minutes by tells from people or people attacking me.




Alright, and to settle one more thing, heh. There was never a treaty between the Empire and the Spire while I was Provost. I never (maybe a few times, but I don't think so) even asked for or allowed their help in defending the Spire. The end? Probably not. What fun is life if there isn't a conspiracy in qhcf-land?


I'll no doubt be back, but likely not until after November 2nd and the character will be much less serious and not seek out any place important again. This is a great game, and the responsibility for coming to dread playing rests nearly solely on my shoulders. Feel free to contact me at jesselickel@gmail.com to set up your winter perma You can email me with anything else or for log requests, but I didn't end up logging that much. Most of my fights were dreadfully boring.

  

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Reply Hrmph., Alarian, 02-Sep-04 04:36 PM, #30
Reply RE: Hrmph., Manden, 02-Sep-04 05:37 PM, #32
     Reply RE: Hrmph., Alarian, 02-Sep-04 06:41 PM, #34
Reply You know:, Little Timmy (Anonymous), 02-Sep-04 07:39 AM, #29
Reply RE: You know:, Manden, 02-Sep-04 05:22 PM, #31
Reply *sigh* Did you have to go?, Verdelyeb, 01-Sep-04 07:57 PM, #27
Reply RE: *sigh* Did you have to go?, Manden, 02-Sep-04 05:39 PM, #33
Reply RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..., Lemath (Guest), 01-Sep-04 07:49 PM, #26
Reply RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..., Manden, 03-Sep-04 08:42 PM, #37
Reply RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..., Tambar (Guest), 01-Sep-04 06:53 PM, #24
Reply RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..., Manden, 01-Sep-04 07:13 PM, #25
Reply Manden's Epidermis is Showing, Krystia (Guest), 01-Sep-04 03:11 PM, #12
Reply RE: Manden's Epidermis is Showing, Manden, 01-Sep-04 04:52 PM, #20
Reply Nice job, Velkurah, 01-Sep-04 10:32 AM, #11
Reply RE: Nice job, Manden, 01-Sep-04 04:55 PM, #21
Reply Awww!, Grurk Muouk, 01-Sep-04 08:56 AM, #10
Reply RE: Awww!, Manden, 01-Sep-04 05:07 PM, #22
Reply Wow, I stuffed up royal only moments after induction., Juska (Guest), 01-Sep-04 08:31 AM, #9
Reply RE: Wow, I stuffed up royal only moments after inductio..., Manden, 01-Sep-04 05:09 PM, #23
Reply RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..., Salispuedes (Guest), 01-Sep-04 03:35 AM, #8
Reply RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..., Manden, 01-Sep-04 04:43 PM, #19
Reply RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..., Padrothon (Guest), 01-Sep-04 02:40 AM, #7
Reply RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..., Manden, 01-Sep-04 04:38 PM, #18
Reply RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..., soriah (Guest), 01-Sep-04 01:33 AM, #6
Reply RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..., Manden, 03-Sep-04 07:59 PM, #36
Reply Pooh! Another good character down for Tribunal, Narissa, 01-Sep-04 12:12 AM, #5
Reply RE: Pooh! Another good character down for Tribunal, Manden, 03-Sep-04 07:53 PM, #35
Reply *gasp*, Zukir (Guest), 31-Aug-04 11:59 PM, #4
Reply RE: *gasp*, Manden, 01-Sep-04 04:18 PM, #17
Reply RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..., Rouchevien (Guest), 31-Aug-04 11:59 PM, #3
Reply RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..., Manden, 01-Sep-04 04:11 PM, #15
Reply RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..., Kaplanov (Guest), 31-Aug-04 11:38 PM, #2
Reply RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..., Manden, 01-Sep-04 04:08 PM, #14
Reply Feh.., Djesoe (Guest), 31-Aug-04 11:25 PM, #1
     Reply RE: Feh.., Manden, 01-Sep-04 04:04 PM, #13
          Reply RE: I blew that one., Tjok. (Guest), 01-Sep-04 04:18 PM, #16
               Reply RE: I blew that one., Manden, 01-Sep-04 08:22 PM, #28

AlarianThu 02-Sep-04 04:36 PM
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#30675, "Hrmph."
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>Alarian: Man, I did not like you much while we were younger,
>but by the end I really grew to like you. You knew for quite
>some time I was going to delete, I thought. Good work, and
>keep at it as an Imm! I have a touch-up of an area partially
>done already, I can email it to you and you can send it in
>like you've done it!


Nah, I've got the Comming Order to help bring about.

I thought you did a fine job as provost, just wished I could of converted you. Didn't get to fight much together, but that one day just kicked butt up in the Imperial Lands and all.

Did you activly worship The Coven IC?

Also, what did you not like about me while I was younger that changed as I got older? I tried to play Alarian as passive/obedient when younger then got very commanding/confident as he aged, becamse Priest, Justiciar, ect.

See you in the winter.

  

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MandenThu 02-Sep-04 05:37 PM
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#30677, "RE: Hrmph."
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I think my PBF is on the way, but I wasn't that good at keeping my role up to date. I think it might be a little more explained in there when it's posted, but I actively passively worshipped Amaranthe. You may have had some success in converting me, but at the same time Manden was concerned with having the leader of the Spire not be a Ki-Rinite because he thought it would lead to greater conflict with other cabals.

Some of what lead me to dislike you was what I perceived as a sorely lacking sense of humility (I'm pretty quick to slap that label on people, so don't worry) especially in regards to combat matters which I didn't think you were capable of backing up. That doesn't really explain it very well, but one example was when we were both Provincials and heard a report of criminals in Tar Valon. You made me wait at the pillar so you could give me sanc and by the time that happened plus the transport time they were gone and had killed someone (I think).

The Imperial lands. Ah, the day that broke the camels back for me with the Empire That was fun.

Good work as a mortal, and best of luck as a heroimm. Don't let Grurk and the other Imms kill you too many times with their shinies and special powers!

  

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AlarianThu 02-Sep-04 06:41 PM
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#30679, "RE: Hrmph."
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>I think my PBF is on the way, but I wasn't that good at
>keeping my role up to date. I think it might be a little more
>explained in there when it's posted, but I actively passively
>worshipped Amaranthe. You may have had some success in
>converting me, but at the same time Manden was concerned with
>having the leader of the Spire not be a Ki-Rinite because he
>thought it would lead to greater conflict with other cabals.


Rodj, can't wait to see it.


>Some of what lead me to dislike you was what I perceived as a
>sorely lacking sense of humility (I'm pretty quick to slap
>that label on people, so don't worry) especially in regards to
>combat matters which I didn't think you were capable of
>backing up. That doesn't really explain it very well, but one
>example was when we were both Provincials and heard a report
>of criminals in Tar Valon. You made me wait at the pillar so
>you could give me sanc and by the time that happened plus the
>transport time they were gone and had killed someone (I
>think).


Actually that was my paranoia.

I had someone die on me once, so after that I was *very* quick to insist on sancing people, making a plan, wording them out, ect. One time I did it too quickly and got yelled at because the guys I worded were beating down the party that ambushed us.

Sorry.

>The Imperial lands. Ah, the day that broke the camels back
>for me with the Empire That was fun.


Oh yes.


>Good work as a mortal, and best of luck as a heroimm. Don't
>let Grurk and the other Imms kill you too many times with
>their shinies and special powers!


*wimper*

  

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Little Timmy (inactive user)Thu 02-Sep-04 07:39 AM
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#30670, "You know:"
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I wish you had been more willing to fight me as Derafhac, because I wanted the bloodstone rings you seemed to have a lot of the time. But you seemed well-played.

Good luck with the next.

  

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MandenThu 02-Sep-04 05:22 PM
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#30676, "RE: You know:"
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Thanks.

I think I could probably count on one hand the number of times I fought people that weren't criminals or members of enemy cabals. I had a very long stretch where I had some quite good eq and the bloodstone rings among other things, because I hadn't died for a long time, but other than that I don't think I had them more than once or twice.

I avoided Derafhac especially when you weren't a criminal because I knew you could fight well on your own and I knew you could call in thugs too to kill me. Didn't you play an Outlander recently?

Luck with your, uh, current character.

  

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VerdelyebWed 01-Sep-04 07:57 PM
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#30666, "*sigh* Did you have to go?"
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>Verdelyeb: You seem like you know what you're doing and
>you've got an interesting concept too. Good luck.

Thank you for all of your support! I enjoyed every interaction I had with you. Thanks also for paying attention to my character and remembering what he is about! Good luck with your next!

  

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MandenThu 02-Sep-04 05:39 PM
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#30678, "RE: *sigh* Did you have to go?"
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I really enjoyed the feel of Verd. I was worried at first about allowing a druid as a Magistrate; who knows, you could still have some things up your sleeve!

I wish I'd seen you around more, but that's probably my fault as I haven't been mudding nearly as much the past two months.

  

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Lemath (Guest)Wed 01-Sep-04 07:49 PM

  
#30665, "RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..."
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Heh, well kind words. Though I made nothing look easy. It wasn't that I was a good leader, it was that magistrates like you made it look like I was doing a good job. I didn't do anything spectacular that I'm aware of, I just got lucky to get Provost during a time of a lot of applicants, more than could be inducted, and almost all of which were good Magistrates. I remember seeing you go from Seantryn to Galadon and Grurk telling me he did it because of your dedication and I knew then you were going to be something big. Anyways, nice job and sorry I didn't get to see the good work I'm sure you did. Good luck with the next, considering making another character here soon, so maybe see you then.

  

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MandenFri 03-Sep-04 08:42 PM
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#30690, "RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..."
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Well, thank you. I never really got to interact too much in an rp sense with you (or anyone) other than just to do our jobs.

I'm sure I'll be back some time. It's too much work not to.

  

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Tambar (Guest)Wed 01-Sep-04 06:53 PM

  
#30663, "RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..."
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We were a bit distant, probably because Tambar is a strange gnome, or perhaps because Kaplanov put a rotten fish in my knapsack.
Manden was a very likeable charachter. I must admitt that i was a bit worried how we would get along in the beginning, but it worked out fine. You guided the Spire through some ruff times, and you did a very good job. With Soriah, Alarian and now you gone the Spire is weakened, but i have no doubt that your work will be continued and remembered.

If we find time i will have a wake for you in one of Hentogi`s brothels.

  

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MandenWed 01-Sep-04 07:13 PM
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#30664, "RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..."
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Thanks. I always hated it when Kappie put rotten fish in my saddle bags.

Most of the time when I did see you on we were too busy to talk much, but if you have a wake for me in a brothel I might just have to come out of retirement to have you uninducted. I'm still alive, just on my farm!

Good luck with Tambar!

  

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Krystia (Guest)Wed 01-Sep-04 03:11 PM

  
#30650, "Manden's Epidermis is Showing"
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Even though we were never in the same league, level, anything like that, one cannot help respect the Provost when they are constantly "wanted". Its fun giving aura to Outlanders and then hiding out where you can't get to me. The most fun about being a healer on the run is running from the law. I know my job will be much easier now with you gone, but who knows if it will be as fun. I think you forcefully removed the "wanted" flag a few times with your lieutenants, but I got back at you by healing the Spirit and sancing Djesoe and Tjok. Very well played. Quite fierce. Even with an aura, you still would massacre and mangle the Spirit. Good luck with your next. I hope I was a constant annoyance for you and your cause.

  

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MandenWed 01-Sep-04 04:52 PM
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#30658, "RE: Manden's Epidermis is Showing"
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You mean forcefully remove like this?

Zazera is here.
Bor is here.
A huge tree has uprooted itself at the bidding of Verdelyeb.
Verdelyeb is here, fighting Krystia.
(White Aura) (WANTED) Krystia is here, fighting Verdelyeb.
Manden's lieutenant has arrived.
Manden's lieutenant has arrived.
Manden's lieutenant yells 'Krystia is a CRIMINAL! PROTECT THE INNOCENT!!'
Manden's lieutenant misses Krystia.
Manden's lieutenant decimates Krystia!
Manden's lieutenant devastates Krystia!
Manden's lieutenant yells 'Krystia is a CRIMINAL! PROTECT THE INNOCENT!!'
Manden's lieutenant decimates Krystia!
Manden's lieutenant decimates Krystia!
Manden's lieutenant decimates Krystia!
Zazera looks at Krystia.
Bor looks at Verdelyeb.
Verdelyeb narrows his eyes and glares in Krystia's direction.
Verdelyeb throws fire seeds at Krystia!
Verdelyeb's fire seed decimates Krystia!
Verdelyeb's fire seed decimates Krystia!
Verdelyeb's fire seed decimates Krystia!
Krystia narrowly avoids the rest of Verdelyeb's fire seeds.
The Treant's beating hits Krystia.
Krystia leaves south.
Krystia has fled!
Zazera leaves south.

You get away, but then you were silly enough to come to the Spire to rescue someone...three sets of special guards, manacles and then my lieutenants....ouch.



You were an annoyance, definitely. One of the nice things about having an unending supply of eq in your pit is that you are well-geared, even though I generally gave back some armor if you hadn't committed too many crimes and didn't mouth off before or after my guards got you (or were an Outlander, heh) so I was pretty well equipped generally. If Tjok were there and I had no way to faerie fire him I generally left because I knew I was dead meat. He is fierce, man...

Good luck, you definitely help the Outlanders a lot with your presence!

  

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VelkurahWed 01-Sep-04 10:32 AM
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#30648, "Nice job"
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Manden was a well-done character, and a good Provost. The Spire is definitely weaker for having you gone. Enjoy your next character, I'm sure we'll see you around.

Velk

  

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MandenWed 01-Sep-04 04:55 PM
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#30659, "RE: Nice job"
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Thanks,

I'd wanted to talk to you more before I deleted, but it's difficult when you aren't playing nights and weekends and that's generally the only time I was. I probably donated almost 1K in gold pieces to the Ruined City fund...I'd better see some results!!!! Anyway, thank you for all the work you've done.

  

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Grurk MuoukWed 01-Sep-04 08:56 AM
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#30643, "Awww!"
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Grurk: You're so mean, man.

Danke!

I'd never interacted with you (with any characters) before you moved me from Seantryn Modan to Galadon, so I don't really know anything about you other than as an Imm.

I had fun watching you grow during this time. I knew you'd end up
a leader or Justiciar.

After Arkham my character didn't like you much but you were my superior.

Awww. I'm hurt. Well, not really. It was all part of the plan.
This was a low activity period for Tribs, so I wanted to try and
drum up some kind of conflict. It was also around this time I
started to "drift" to to evil. So that might account for some of
the dislike as well.

I especially like the History/Current Events board

Thanks!

and I must say that I enjoy you a lot more when you're wizinvis

I refer you up to the turning evil part. That fact you liked me better
when I was behind the scenes (executioner, random mob) tells me I was
doing my job! Thanks!

Those first couple of weeks after you got to level 53 were lots of fun and made me feel quite special for all of the immteraction I was getting. It was pretty stressful having you watching over me, and thank you for your time and interaction.

Your welcome! It happened a lot longer than just those first couple
weeks. For example, the woodcutter was me too.


I enjoyed watching Manden, over all. Smart fighter. Wise leader.
The next Provost has some big shoes to fill.


Grurk





  

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MandenWed 01-Sep-04 05:07 PM
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#30660, "RE: Awww!"
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Thanks,

A few things. Arkham, first. The one thing that I disliked the most about that interaction was the the paladin there tried to request the item from the Badeker but was too low of a level to get it, and then the Badeker told us that if she'd just requested it he would've given it. I understand that she should've probably said something beforehand of afterwards to that effect, but that part was a little frustrating. I'm hoping that part of the reason Arkham never turned into anything greater was because of the way I dealt with it instead of you all just not wanting to carry it any further. Let a man dream, man

The other thing: You always seemed so happy when I'd mention the Spire was close to war with another cabal, especially the Empire. This right before you betrayed and went over to the dark side fully. It sure would have been interesting had we actually been at war before you did this. Um, but, yeah, you probably don't need to comment on that, heh.

After I got leader I was always hoping you'd notice I had (what seemed to me, at least) a redundant legacy with Renewal of Spring and let me choose a different one


As for immteraction, I mention the first couple of weeks after 53 because it seemed like every time I so much as nodded at a mob during that time I'd get a response. I figured the woodcutter was you too, who else would sit around and watch two Tribs talk in the middle of a deserted city other than the Father? Take care.

  

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Juska (Guest)Wed 01-Sep-04 08:31 AM

  
#30642, "Wow, I stuffed up royal only moments after induction."
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Thanks for just giving me a stern warning, I was just getting the grips with the intricacies of the Law, showed me I need to keep my wits about me. Don't worry, I'll make ya proud.

  

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MandenWed 01-Sep-04 05:09 PM
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#30661, "RE: Wow, I stuffed up royal only moments after inductio..."
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Heh, I hope so. To be honest, I had more planned for you, but I was pretty tired at that point. Someone else has to deal with it now, haha! From what I knew of your character concept it seemed pretty interesting, so good luck with it.

  

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Salispuedes (Guest)Wed 01-Sep-04 03:35 AM

  
#30638, "RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..."
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I didn't expect you to leave... I thought you were doing an exelent job. And I like how you reacted to the diferent events.

Damn I was just about to show you my new promotion.

Anyway, thanks a lot for the oportunity you granted Salsipuedes. To him the ranks in the spire are very important, and he allways treated you with honor and respect.

Well.. see you in other body maybe.

  

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MandenWed 01-Sep-04 04:43 PM
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#30657, "RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..."
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I thought you were doing a very good job and though I wished at times you'd be more cautious I can certainly understand that always trying to make sure you're alive can make a character unenjoyable.

New promotion? I'm interested! Feel free to send an email if you want

If I'm back I'll probably try to stay free of the Spire/Outlander conflict for my first character at least so I don't use my knowledge for evil, no matter how tempting that is, jeje.

  

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Padrothon (Guest)Wed 01-Sep-04 02:40 AM

  
#30637, "RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..."
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Damn you for acting like a true lightwalker.


Just so you know, the watercarrier thing was on purpose. I was very pissed at you because I did all I could, when I saw you get hurt by thirst my eyes shined and I saw my opportunity for getting back at you within the laws and witout breaking any chain of command thing.

I always felt you restricted me way to ####ing much, but that is just understandable given your align and mine, good job.

Padrothon

  

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MandenWed 01-Sep-04 04:38 PM
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#30656, "RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..."
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Heh, thanks.

I figured you knew what you were doing, and I was actually quite surprised that you managed not to get caught having zombified any of the corpses. You definitely seem to know what you're doing and I hope for your and the Spire's sake you hero in some fashion.

This may hav been more due to Amaranthe-influence in Manden than his alignment as other evil-aligned people that weren't necromancers generally didn't get too much scorn from him. Having to deal with and treat fairly people like you was one of the things that made being Provost interesting but also pretty difficult at times.

  

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soriah (Guest)Wed 01-Sep-04 01:33 AM

  
#30636, "RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..."
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You gave soriah the opportunity and chance to do what she always wanted to, keep people safe, protect them, be for them what she didnt have when she wandered off looking for that park.
You were her knight in shining armor, and even though it would hurt her badly, if you told her to die, she would have committed suicide for you. I hope though, even though the hugging/kissing aggrivated you, that she at least made you feel better ic and ooc eh.
At times it seemed like it did. Anyway man, I thought you were a pretty good provost. See you in the fields.

  

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MandenFri 03-Sep-04 07:59 PM
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#30689, "RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..."
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I liked Soriah, it's just I didn't know how much of a future she would have in the Spire since it's not exactly the most touchy-feely place around.

You were around during a very stressful time for Manden, and like I alluded to above I tended to transfer some of that stress to myself. Many times, the thought of someone trying to come up and hug or kiss me at that time my first reaction would have been to punch them if I weren't such a heavily self-monitoring character. Thus the pause, weary smile, and less-enthusiastic reciprocation. Other times, it was great and very welcomed.

Thanks, and luck with your next/current!

  

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NarissaWed 01-Sep-04 12:12 AM
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#30635, "Pooh! Another good character down for Tribunal"
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Why delete? Had the respect for you as Archas. Good job there, though as Archas I didn't feel I was playing well enough. Thanks for the interections we had, and thanks for recommending me.

Like they say 'See you around again'.

  

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MandenFri 03-Sep-04 07:53 PM
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#30688, "RE: Pooh! Another good character down for Tribunal"
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Thanks.

I really liked Archas and was pretty disappointed when I heard you quit. A whip spec as a Tribunal would be pretty strong, I thought, and I liked what I'd discovered of your character (along with you doing a good job as a Magistrate from what I saw).

Until next...

  

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Zukir (Guest)Tue 31-Aug-04 11:59 PM

  
#30634, "*gasp*"
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Well, needless to say, I wasn't sure how to handle talking with at first, kinda got a looking down my nose sorta attitude when we first talked. But I really started to enjoy your character the more I was around you. Very sad to see you go, was wanting to talk to you but then again, that's how things go. Overall, in the short time I knew you, very well played and I'm glad to see you'll be back. Good luck with it regardless. See you in the fields!!

  

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MandenWed 01-Sep-04 04:18 PM
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#30655, "RE: *gasp*"
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Most of the 'looking down my nose' thing came from 1, my boyfriend burps all the time and it pisses me off more than it should, heh, 2, Manden as a character did not speak or write so well before he joined the Spire, and 3, my last character was mute so I think I pay a lot more attention as a result to the way people write their notes and the way they speak.

I'm sure I'll be back. I only have my name in four or five different places in the mud, I want it to be in at least 10 places by the time I quit! (Joke, right?) However, I just got tired of playing and need a break, plus want to put in a good deal of time in election campaigns and other volunteer work.

Zukir seemed like he could definitely fight and was better rp'd than most, so I hope you'll stick with him.

  

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Rouchevien (Guest)Tue 31-Aug-04 11:59 PM

  
#30633, "RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..."
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I remember the odd tells received from you and I think you balanced the role of a good warrior and a tribunal well. Your RP came across as a serious, duty focused, quiet leader. Well done. Join Fortress.

  

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MandenWed 01-Sep-04 04:11 PM
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#30653, "RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..."
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Thanks so much, that is almost exactly what I was going for. There were times in my character's life when I was close to wanting to join Fortress for various reasons, but the way some of the Marans interacted with the Tribs (especially Celebrimbor) totally turned my character off.

You've been around for a while now, surely you will die soon?

  

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Kaplanov (Guest)Tue 31-Aug-04 11:38 PM

  
#30632, "RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..."
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Nice char bud. You did a nice job of keeping Spire politics lowkey, and letting everyone just do their jobs. You're right too...I am way too old. You are the fourth Provost I have seen die lol. Perhaps since my semester is easy, I will be able to put in enough hours real quick to die. Anyway, nice char, and good luck with the next.
-Kap

  

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MandenWed 01-Sep-04 04:08 PM
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#30652, "RE: (DELETED) Manden the Steadfast Blade of the Spire, ..."
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Thanks for your kind words. After all the time I've spent arguing about Spire policies my next character just might have to use some of that information to wreak some havoc. There are many situations with the Law that are pretty ridiculous, but I'm not going to get into that here or now. I logged on pretty sure that I was going to delete that time, saw Alarian had imm'd and then heard you tell me you were dead. What great timing, I thought, but it turns out you'd just been killed, not actually died dead.

Good luck, Kappie.

  

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Djesoe (Guest)Tue 31-Aug-04 11:25 PM

  
#30631, "Feh.."
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Well, I was hoping to interact with you at some point and of course kill you a few times. A few strategies were in the works . I don't think that kill was very cheap. You caught me unprepared and that oh #### feeling is one of the reasons I play. It didn't help much that my last teleport potion teleported me right in the same zone (double oh ####). Anyway, you seemed pretty tuff and good luck with your next.

  

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MandenWed 01-Sep-04 04:04 PM
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#30651, "RE: Feh.."
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Well, my last few characters have all been battleragers. My two suggestions for that last fight would have been a flight potion (which isn't the easiest to do when you're being summoned, and to have stunned the shaman and ran away. I was using one of the polearms you buy in the guild in Galadon, so it was my guards and Althrsis that did almost all the work there.

There was one time you were raiding the Spire with the two cloud giant rangers that you came very close to getting me a few times. If you'd had managed to stun my pocket healer at that time you probably would've succeeded there too, since me taking the time to attack the healer with my special guards would have been difficult and I would have had to remove my polearm so he could flee.

Anyways, thank for your kind words and good luck with Djesoe.

  

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Tjok. (Guest)Wed 01-Sep-04 04:18 PM

  
#30654, "RE: I blew that one."
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>There was one time you were raiding the Spire with the two
>cloud giant rangers that you came very close to getting me a
>few times. If you'd had managed to stun my pocket healer at
>that time you probably would've succeeded there too, since me
>taking the time to attack the healer with my special guards
>would have been difficult and I would have had to remove my
>polearm so he could flee.
>


Though I could have done stupid-er things than what I did. I should have just finished the Captain and dirted the healer. Instead I attacked the healer. One of those annoying mistakes.

Anyway, Manden obviously did a good job swelling the ranks of the Spire .. there's always an irritating Tribunal to be found in the Spire.

  

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MandenWed 01-Sep-04 08:22 PM
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#30668, "RE: I blew that one."
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That's what we do! I'd like to thank you for the Unspeak ambushes and for always planting a seed of paranoia and uncertainty in my head. "Is Tjok around? Has anyone seen Tjok around recently? Well, alright, we're going to raid the Tree, but if Tjok shows up retreat and we'll regroup." Too bad people weren't the greatest at the retreat-regroup thing; you tended to kill them too quickly for them to do so.

  

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