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Re: Second War of Night - Retrospective
I think Ictinus touched upon it well in his post, but I'd like to reiterate the willingness to be proactive and just going out and attempting things. It's vital that players be brave enough to try and see what happens good or bad and really just **be adventurers**. It's how worlds/stories thrive and evolve. It goes a looong way in maintaining spirits and momentum.
In any case, there's something special to be said about @Rihrin and @Iesid's initial leap of faith that kicked this rollercoaster off. Watching all of Duiran quickly band together to lean heavy into the story and support one another in their own unique ways to explore the truly unknown and express their voices was just so rewarding to watch and experience from start to finish. Especially in the face of and despite the flak that inevitably rained down from all corners of the globe, you all managed to strengthen your pocket in the community and that's no easy feat.
Some of my favorite highlights:
There are really too many great moments to go through them all. When I think back to what the game was and what it is now, it's utterly unrecognizable in the best way possible. Players dipped their toes in the water and realized it wasn't as daunting as it seemed before just about everyone dove right into the roleplay presented to them. There are many great supporting casts of characters out there in the game that seamlessly enhance the game. It's really, truly great to see. And of course, the stellar leadership helmed by @Ictinus, @Razmael, and @Keroc. I look forward to sharing another year and many more after with the Aetolian community!
In any case, there's something special to be said about @Rihrin and @Iesid's initial leap of faith that kicked this rollercoaster off. Watching all of Duiran quickly band together to lean heavy into the story and support one another in their own unique ways to explore the truly unknown and express their voices was just so rewarding to watch and experience from start to finish. Especially in the face of and despite the flak that inevitably rained down from all corners of the globe, you all managed to strengthen your pocket in the community and that's no easy feat.
Some of my favorite highlights:
- Lead up to Vo'acha and the guardians. Strike! Kill! Consume!
- Moon ritual
- Bulrok's Wedding
- Kald's defense
- The Liruma Project
There are really too many great moments to go through them all. When I think back to what the game was and what it is now, it's utterly unrecognizable in the best way possible. Players dipped their toes in the water and realized it wasn't as daunting as it seemed before just about everyone dove right into the roleplay presented to them. There are many great supporting casts of characters out there in the game that seamlessly enhance the game. It's really, truly great to see. And of course, the stellar leadership helmed by @Ictinus, @Razmael, and @Keroc. I look forward to sharing another year and many more after with the Aetolian community!
Xaspher
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Re: Mildly Irritating: Aetolia's Pet Peeves
I stand corrected. Regardless, I was under the assumption that someone in the election was being accused of using an alt to sway the election in their favour, but that's not what was happening. After speaking to someone else, it sounds as if someone decided to keep their main character's hands clean by using an alt to do all the dirty work. Tacky? Yes. Potentially metagame-y? Yes, but good luck proving that. Alt abuse? Nope. I was wrong, I interpreted it wrong. Sorry about that.
Iazamat
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Re: Mildly Irritating: Aetolia's Pet Peeves
My mildly irritating pet peeve is that I am stuck at XP rank 21 until I hit 200. I'm 57% of the way there as of this writing. Number don't go up. 
Rijetta
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Re: Mildly Irritating: Aetolia's Pet Peeves
It shouldn't need said, but people need to stop engaging with parts of the game they do not enjoy and that actively cause them distress. It would be better for everyone involved. Yes, you should do this even if it means diluting your IC power and stepping back out of public IC politics/shenanigans. RP is a malleable concept determined by you, the player, and no one is going to fault you for protecting your play experience and mental health.
Iazamat
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Re: Mildly Irritating: Aetolia's Pet Peeves
Yeah I mean, anyone who says "This is causing me grief but I have to keep doing it for RP" needs to figure it out, man. This level of engagement in world PK is not something Aetolia has seen consistently in a minute, and people are gonna have to navigate that. You don't need to feel any sort of guilt because you're playing the game by the rules, but if you are, then take a break yourself. You don't gotta PK someone cause they're open.
Bulrok
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Re: Mildly Irritating: Aetolia's Pet Peeves
What do you mean stamp on their RP card? If someone is not open to the consequences of a purely opt in system then why are they RPing someone who would join the militia?
If you don't want PK'd do not put yourself into a position to get PK'd. I cannot believe this has to be repeated so frequently.
If you don't want PK'd do not put yourself into a position to get PK'd. I cannot believe this has to be repeated so frequently.
Bulrok
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Re: Second War of Night - Retrospective
How many people were offered the opportunity to die permanently for the Dia'ruian Ritual? It's surely something that is an unconventional, almost crazy offer to give some emphasis or sense of significance to the stakes involved.
Elene
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