Our Lost Comrades [Archive]

Scarbrow

03-31-2010, 04:09 AM

It is with great pride that I'd like to announce our long-lost comrade of arms, Trogg, is to join our new forum (well, not so new, but you get me) shortly. I've managed to contact him by his old email address. Please direct him here when he arrives.

Preemptive welcome to the forum, Trogg!

PS: I hope this thread stays open for old-timers who come back. We are still missing friends from the old forum. I'll try to find one or two of them. Does somebody want to help? There are still a few addresses on the old forum (http://shadowwolf47.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=members&view=top).

EDIT: Also, could any screen reader user tell us if it's possible to copy the link to an item, and how? He was having some problems to accomplish that, trying to get the Item IDs from his unique Blacklake Keep items.

Elrond

03-31-2010, 04:50 AM

Sign me up! I'd love to see some old comrades back in the forum.

scout1idf

03-31-2010, 05:11 AM

I had Blackcrowe's E-Mail address so I just tried to contact him and it was rejected twice.

I did a quick check and he's not listed in the top 300 in the Hall of Champions anymore either, so I guess he doesn't play, at least with the handler name Blackcrowe.

I would say he doesn't have that E-Mail account anymore. To bad, I would liked to have heard from him again......

Would it be possible to have the GM "post an ad" in the game news on the log on page for people to join the forum? Just a thought.....

Badstench

03-31-2010, 07:19 AM

Regarding Blackcrowe: Judge Fury and Varsil Demonsoul were mismatched friends.

However, The players behind the characters were very good friends, if only through the internet, and through this game in particular.

I (Kori) had regular contact with Blackcrowe, mainly because of the fiction thread in the old forum, "Behind The Green Door".

The last communique I received through Blackcrowe's email address hinted that he wasn't well.

His sudden silence suggests a dire outcome. I don't want to think about it. I miss him.

I truly hope he will show up one day, and regale us with his sense of humour.

He was not just my friend, but a friend to all of us.

And that's why I want you to know my real name... Kori Mitchell. If I ever disappear, know that I am Badstench, and I think of you all as "friends".

solitu

03-31-2010, 01:40 PM

Some old forumers I remember: Dustbinbag, Daishii, Shalok-Gul, Subzero, Daffanka... Too bad I don't know them well enough to know their emails.
Best wishes to all!

Oldschool

03-31-2010, 02:16 PM

There are also some forum members who were at one time active in either forum that still visit this one but for whatever reason(s) don't post. C'mon guys and gals you know who you are. If you're not sure then you fall in the category as far as I'm concerned. So.... How are things going?

There are also some members who seem to visit sporadically who are active at different levels when they do visit. Taleria and Chareos come to mind. And while he doesn't play anymore I would include Mattman here since he has occassionaly vistited and posted. Same thing for these folks whether I mentioned you or not. How's things goin'?

Then there are the members that haven't visited in varying degrees of "a while" who don't seem to fall under the previous category.

Like Scout and Badstench I miss Blackcrowe and I hope he is well.

Other members that come to mind are; Barn, Rakhan, Kith and although he was recently mentioned Carior, Grymlok, Gypsy, Amberjoy, xrayspecs, RaleighTSakers, Miryenne and Metaldoc.

Apologies to anyone I may have overlooked and then are also other members who are "older" (before my time).

I'm also going to link this thread with a brief commentary on the old forum "just in case".

Oldschool

03-31-2010, 02:30 PM

OK just finished making that thread with this one linked. Boy it has been awhile as my old forum skills were a bit rusty as it took a bit to remember how to post and then modify it.

Here's the link on the old forum if anyone is interested. Just remember folks if you're not registered on the old forum you have to be to even view posts. And as far as I know you can still register.

Anyhoo... here's the link, http://shadowwolf47.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=talk&action=display&thread=5182&page=1

Oldschool

03-31-2010, 02:53 PM

PS: I hope this thread stays open for old-timers who come back. We are still missing friends from the old forum. I'll try to find one or two of them. Does somebody want to help? There are still a few addresses on the old forum (http://shadowwolf47.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=members&view=top).

Excellent idea for a thread Scarbrow. I'll lend a hand as well and anyone else who wants to thanks in advance.

One thing regardless of whether an email is sent back or received would folks post who they've emailed and results in this thread like Scout did. Again, thanks in advance.

scout1idf

03-31-2010, 05:09 PM

Would it help to sticky this thread just in case it would happen to go dormant?

shadowblack

03-31-2010, 05:29 PM

That's not a bad idea. Sticki'ed.

Badstench

03-31-2010, 10:54 PM

Elrond

03-31-2010, 11:23 PM

concerning dustinbag...

He strikes me as the type of guy who would give up wasting time on the computer rather than quitting sryth particularly.

HERETIC! To the stake!

thingirl

04-01-2010, 01:43 AM

HERETIC! To the stake!

I must defend my brother*. TO THE STAKE WITH YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*Brother in Christ, that is.

scout1idf

04-01-2010, 04:54 AM

Concerning Dustinbag...

Real name "David"... he is/was very focussed on his Christian beliefs, and passsionate about life. Sryth was something he did when he wasn't doing anything else, which wasn't often... very out-doorsy.

A nice guy with a good sense of humour and very tall.

He strikes me as the type of guy who would give up wasting time on the computer rather than quitting Sryth particularly.

I do remember reading that he would come and go. Go for 6 months to a year at a time.

His last visit was....

Last Login Date:Jun 27, 2009, 5:26pm

.....so you never know, it hasn't been a year yet.

Elrond

04-01-2010, 06:30 AM

I must defend my brother*. TO THE STAKE WITH YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*Brother in Christ, that is.

If the choice is to play Sryth or quit, then it is Sryth all the way, even if it takes me to the stake! :p

paladin

04-01-2010, 11:37 AM

I remember a lot of these folks since I've been playing since October or November of 2004. I see Taleria on Windows Live Messenger fairly often and DarkEmpathy is very active on the Audyssey Blind Gamers' mailing list and on the discussion forum of an RPG called Entombed. Entombed is the first RPG that I know of that was designed specifically with the blind in mind. As such it's played entirely using audio and either screen readers or the Microsoft Sapi speach engine. It's apparently based on a lot of those ROguelike RPG's with random dungeon layouts and it doesn't use a standard HP system. You get hit points but each body part has a certain percentage of the total, meaning that if a part takes too much damage it can't be used until healed. I actually don't like this sytem personally since it means that it's perfectly possible to take a small amount of damage to your head or torso and die instantly since if either the head or torso are mangled it's game over. But getting back to Dark, after experiencing Entombed he's apparently decided that it's more entertaining than Sryth since there's more strategy. And over the last year or so he's gone on about the GM's greediness, all because of encouraging donations and rewarding said donations with ATs. Apparently in Dark's eyes that's being greedy all because he himself can't currently afford to buy a residence and access the content available from them. I mean what's wrong with making a few small donations from time to time and saving up the ATs and gold until you can actually afford whatever it is you want? And I'll be the first to admit I love Entombed (I bought a copy), but the learning curve is definitely very steep for someone who's never played RPG's before.

smv1973

04-01-2010, 01:56 PM

texlaw1992

04-01-2010, 10:50 PM

As one who was not around for the old forum, exactly when did we switch over to this new forum?

Re: Badstench's comments, it is true how you can somehow get to "know" someone just via posts. I have no idea if anyone here has talked on the phone or met anyone else on the forum in real life (I have not), but I just "knew" that Badstench would be at the AC/DC concert while I also "knew" that he wouldn't be caught dead at Lady Gaga (lol).

thingirl

04-01-2010, 10:57 PM

From what I can tell (http://shadowwolf47.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=talk&action=display&thread=5158) (you need to be regesterd on the old forum to view stuff) June 27, 2009.

paladin

04-02-2010, 04:37 PM

From what I can tell (http://shadowwolf47.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=talk&action=display&thread=5158) (you need to be regesterd on the old forum to view stuff) June 27, 2009.

I certainly don't remember that being true back when I initially registered for the old forum. That was November of '04. It was almost a year later that I met Dark, or at the least, it was then that he first messaged me via PM and later via Email. That was of course long before residences or even Donations were introduced and Dark's opinion of the game became rather soured. He's mentioned writing to the GM to express his disappointment, but it's been at least a year since he logged into the game, much less the forum. In fact I don't even know if he's got an account here.

Elrond

04-03-2010, 01:44 AM

Would it be possible to move this thread out of the Adventure Lounge? I'm used to seeing and "adventure" thread at the top of the lounge; and unless the GM starts "our lost comrades" adventure, I keep thinking that this is an adventure thread!

scout1idf

04-03-2010, 04:34 AM

paladin

04-04-2010, 12:38 PM

Hmmm, that's an interesting thought. I wouldn't know if he would or not. Only reason I have access to Dark's Email was that he gave it to me years ago.

Daffanka

04-04-2010, 11:02 PM

Well this is appropriate http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u299/Daffanka/emot-toot.gif

Doolipalally

04-05-2010, 04:40 AM

Party time! :) Good to see you, Daffanka!

Elrond

04-05-2010, 04:52 AM

Hey, Daffanka! Welcome back; and I hope you stay for a long time. The forum is better with you than without.

Daffanka

04-05-2010, 09:55 AM

Kids and work are the bane of Internet RPGs. Now I have more quests and proving grounds to work through though. So that's good.

For some reason Sryth is loading really slowly for me. :(

shadowblack

04-05-2010, 10:36 AM

Welcome back, Daffanka! :)

spencer

04-05-2010, 11:17 AM

Great to see you again, Daffanka, Welcome Back :)

Young Ned

04-05-2010, 11:19 AM

Hey, Daffanka, good to see you again. :cool:

Oldschool

04-05-2010, 01:25 PM

Welcome back Daffanka.

scout1idf

04-05-2010, 02:59 PM

Welcome back Daffanka.

Badstench

04-07-2010, 06:25 AM

Strike me pink with a feather! I notice CHASE was recently at Trithik.

For those of you who don't know, Chase was one of the combatants in the final of the festival of blades at the Dragonfields... going head to head with Trogg.

Oldschool

04-07-2010, 01:34 PM

And both if I'm not mistaken were the recipients of inaugural and permanent statues in their honour.

Scarbrow

04-08-2010, 08:25 AM

I was wondering if Havoc has access to peoples E-Mail addresses on the old forum? As the Admin of the old forum, I didn't know if he has access to that kind of information or not.

I was looking through the members list today and there are so few that don't say "hidden" (mine included).

Problem is, Havoc really doesn't have access to the real "admin" from the old forum. I don't know if he would be able to see the emails as a "regular" admin back there...

scout1idf

04-08-2010, 03:26 PM

Problem is, Havoc really doesn't have access to the real "admin" from the old forum. I don't know if he would be able to see the emails as a "regular" admin back there...

I wondered about that after my post.

I think that was the whole problem that made us move if I remember correctly.

Hopefully, he can.

I just looked and Havoc hasn't been around for 2 weeks. I'll E-Mail him and ask....

This is the E-Mail I just sent him.....

Hi,

I hope you are doing well.

Scarbrow came up with an idea to contact missing members through E-Mail (see thread) http://srythforum.com/showthread.php?t=911 to get them to come back and visit/join us on the new forum.

I was wondering if you had access to the "hidden" addresses on the old forum.

We didn't know if your "Admin" powers had that kind of access or not, but thought it might be worth a try.

All my best.

Dan
(Scout)

Badstench

04-08-2010, 10:43 PM

zmflavius

04-08-2010, 11:56 PM

Hmmmm... I'm not sure about the idea of accessing "hidden" addresses, even it's for a good reason. The addresses were originally hidden by the respective members for reasons of their own that should be respected.

This sits squarely on the shoulders of the "privacy" monster.

But thing is, the forum has your address, like it or not, if you ever gave it to them for something like say, an account activation. If you don't want others to see it, you shouldn't dispense it.

Even if you "need" to supply an address, you should create a special "shield" address created specifically for registrations if you really don't want to dispense your real address.

scout1idf

05-25-2010, 07:40 AM

I wanted to bump this back up and also post that I sent an E-Mail to Ganymede tonight (available through the profile page).

Kind of an invitation to return to the forum. {Last Activity: 12-31-2009}

Looking at the date, makes me think of a very bad New Years Eve.
**I gotta stop thinking negative**

scout1idf

06-25-2010, 06:18 AM

Young Ned

06-26-2010, 12:26 AM

Sorry to hear it. Hopefully it's just because Ganymede lost interest in Sryth.

scout1idf

06-26-2010, 09:35 PM

I sent an E-Mail to Barn42 yesterday.....

Hey Barn,

I don't know if you remember me or not but this is Scout from the Sryth Forum.

I along with the rest of the group was wondering if you were still playing the game and if you would like to join us again on the new forum?

We are about to start the second year over there and we all miss you.

I hope you will join us again or at least stop by and say HI.

Scout........... and when I checked just now, I had received a failure notice stating that my E-Mail could not be delivered, just like the one I got from Blackcrowe's E-Mail attempt.

I hope Barn just dropped that E-Mail account and nothing is wrong.....

scout1idf

07-17-2010, 07:57 AM

Just another bump.

crazyjay13

08-12-2010, 04:18 AM

im back

Nodrey

08-24-2010, 04:28 AM

Greetings all. I do not know if anyone remembers me....but, I can assure you I'm an old player from sryth.

I began playing during the time before AG...The Secret of Stoneback Hill cost a couple bucks to play, and the toughest enemy was a Giant in a forest if I remember correctly. I know one of my quotes about the game is floating around the intro screen. Been gone around a year, trying to catch up to all these players with 100's. Last I can recall, Havoc had 100 for his destruction skill, and that was considered a big deal!

Badstench

08-24-2010, 05:13 AM

Welcome back, Nodrey... you pre-date my starting time, so you can consider yourself to be an 'old-timer'. :p

Elrond

08-24-2010, 05:51 AM

Welcome back, Nodrey! You're certainly an "old comrade;" and it is great that you're back. The game has changed so much since the "old" days where a single lvl 100 power was truly legendary. With the grinding scenario's and game content, that is doable in 3 months if one concentrates on it. And we have at least 4 players with lvl 100 in all skills and powers and another one or 2 with the xp for it but are refraining from spending general xp to achieve the goal. So welcome back to a new and different sryth.

Oldschool

08-24-2010, 09:18 PM

Welcome back Nodrey. :)

Havoc

08-24-2010, 09:27 PM

Adding in my own 'Welcome back from the land of Nod.' :)

Fell Song

08-24-2010, 09:47 PM

Welcome back! hope you enjoy the "new" sryth

Badstench

09-16-2010, 09:05 AM

1 minute ago ... Grimlock, wielding (Shadowfire Sword) and calling upon his mastery of (Necromancy) dealt 596 points of damage to The pumpkin beast and left the fight moderately wounded....

YAY!...Grimlock's back!

Oldschool

09-16-2010, 08:48 PM

Hmmm..... must be before my time or recollection.

Or are you thinking about Grymlok?

Blackcrowe

10-08-2010, 05:23 PM

So who exactly do you have to gut with a Quickstab Dagger to get a hello round here these days?:D

scout1idf

10-08-2010, 05:27 PM

So who exactly do you have to gut with a Quickstab Dagger to get a hello round here these days?:D
Where the H$*# have you been?????

I've tried your E-Mail and it didn't work.

Mak

10-08-2010, 05:34 PM

Welcome back, prodigal son. You were missed, indeed. Now, about gutting people and all that jazz... I have a few suggestions. Ah, the possibilities. So many people, so little time.

To paraphrase Scout, where in Neverness' most forsaken realm have you been hiding? It certainly wasn't Ezerok's or I would have noticed. What tales of villainy and infamy you have to recite to our eager ears? What have you been up to? Pray tell, good sir - your secrets are safe with me.

Blackcrowe

10-08-2010, 05:55 PM

Hi Scout. Hi Mak.

Its been a while hasnt it? Not sure where to start!

Unfortunately real life got in the way of me playing so I had to give it up - and pretty suddenly at that.

Things are good now though so I thought I'd just take a quick look at Sryth for old times sake as I had such a great time here. That was partially due to it being a great game but I think what made it so great was the community ie you guys and the rest of the bunch.

I wasn't going to post as I was 'just passing through' and doing a little bit of reminiscing but I was amazed to see how many mentions I got (or at least the nefarious Varsil Demonsoul got) on your shiny new forum. So thought I better stop by to let you know I'm alive and well. :)

Its great to see that so many of you are all still here and enjoying the game.

At this point in any post, even a serious one, its customary for me to attempt to be outrageously humerous but on this occasion I'll give it a miss and just say I'm genuinely touched (although I'm sure you'll say I was always a bit touched) that I've been missed by you guys. It cuts both ways and I've missed all the gang here too.

Oldschool

10-08-2010, 06:55 PM

W:eek::eek:T W:D:DT
WELCOME BACK BLACKCROWE

And talk about timing - I'll have to edit in a post from earlier today or just add it as a new post.

But "just passing through"......... say it ain't so.

Either way glad to hear from you and if you don't stick around hopefully you'll drop in occasionally.

Oldschool

10-08-2010, 07:02 PM

Dang it looks like Blackcrowe logged off as I was composing my earlier message.

Hopefully you return Blackcrowe and see this because you are remembered and have indeed been missed.

Back to my timing comment from the earlier post. Hopefully I did Varsil justice earlier today when I posted this,

If Hawk thought his head was spinning earlier it now felt like the roulette wheel at the Russled Grouse. And not on any given night but on the infamous night that Varsil convinced Finkle's Hammertongued kinsman that a nunnery full of lascivious dwarfs seeking atonement existed on the grounds of Lyrelocke and that they could catapult him there by way of the roulette wheel. Aptly named Fizzle never cleared the launch pad much less made his destination even with Bogmuck and that brute Grymlok spinning the wheel. It wouldn't have been so bad except that about the time the dwarf would've cleared the open door the King's Scrabble Commission appeared in the doorway escorted by Judge Fury no less. Fury was right to be wary of Scout holding the door open for their "entourage". Even with the Chief Commissioner battered and bruised Fury seemed to be defusing the situation until Varsil asserted that he now indeed had proof that *spletch* was a word - after all he stated the King's own Scrabble Commission and Judge Fury were as good a witnesses as any one could hope for. To say things went downhill from there would be a gross understatement. The rest is history, sealed by the Court and the King no less, but history all the same.

Again welcome back and good to hear from you.

Badstench

10-08-2010, 07:58 PM

What???? I mustn't have buried Varsil deep enough.... he's come back to haunt me!!!!:confused:

Young Ned

10-08-2010, 10:25 PM

Hey, Blackcrowe, welcome back! Great to see you again. :D I do hope you'll try to drop in at least once in a while.

Elrond

10-08-2010, 10:50 PM

Trumpets and all the fanfare ....

Blackcrowe is on the forum ..... Welcome back!!!!!!!!!!

spencer

10-09-2010, 01:14 AM

Welcome back, Blackcrowe, it has been a long, long while.

texlaw1992

10-09-2010, 06:29 AM

Blackcrowe, you're before my time on the forum, but you've been mentioned so much by so many that I look forward to seeing future posts.

Doolipalally

10-09-2010, 07:02 AM

Blackcrowe!! (*Dooli uses two exclamation marks - a very rare event*)

Really good to see you, and I hope you'll drop by again. Hey, apart from anything else you left Rhia in a mess with some Kurund... ;)

Scarbrow

10-09-2010, 08:30 AM

Welcome back, Blackcrowe!

I hope you stay with us, even if you don't have time to play for the moment. That would make two of us, in any case...

Blackcrowe

10-10-2010, 05:09 PM

I suppose I've got no choice now I've revealed myself Ned - someone had better keep an eye on you lot:D

And Oldschool - I think you definitely did Varsil justice. Its nice to see hes managed to stick around and continue to make an absolute nuisance of himself even though I havent!

Think I left him in safe hands with you guys....in fact seeing as hes been looked after so well and is still up to his old tricks I may even be tempted to go adventuring with him at some point after all.

*Emotional* - its almost like I've never been away:)

Edit: Bloody hell - theres another page of hellos I hadnt noticed. Erm...hi everyone and thanks for the big hellos! Oh and sorry about the Kurund Dooli. You're right, I did. But I always knew Rhia could look after herself so wasnt too worried :P

Guess I better read up on what I've been missing for the last couple of aeons...theres a whole new forum! I'm sure the Green Door has undergone a hundred transformations, rewrites, edits, conceptual reevaluations and who-knows-what-else and there'll be mountains of new content in game since I was last here. Bit daunting but I think I better start getting to grips with a few things...back in another couple of years *gulp*

texlaw1992

10-10-2010, 07:40 PM

This was asked by so many forum members that it got me curious - is Varsil Demonsoul a name you invented or did it come from another source?

Oldschool

10-10-2010, 07:44 PM

Well if you decide to play again there indeed has been a lot of new stuff - both in content and in mechanics added. And there is more "around the corner" so to speak. Suffice it to say if you to decide to start playing again you might be able to increase your xp bonuses significantly (not sure of your characters' base stats) before you start racking up all the xp awards since you played last.

And the latest PG has wrapped since you were active. I won't reveal much other than there are multiple plot possibilities aplenty and some of them would suit an evil themed character immensely.

Again good to hear from you.

Blackcrowe

10-10-2010, 11:00 PM

Evil? Moi?

Tsk - still getting the bad press I see:D

As regards Varsil Demonsoul Tex - the name and characters just something I came up with and clearly havent been able to get rid of since.

Young Ned

10-11-2010, 09:38 AM

Tremble in terror lest I cause to exist a fearsome, erm...backback... with which to accost thy foul eyes!

I suspect you mean backpack...

Blackcrowe

10-11-2010, 04:17 PM

Duly corrected. :)

thingirl

10-11-2010, 10:01 PM

Welcome back, Blackcrowe!!! You are also before my time, so well met! :)

Edit: Bloody hell - theres another page of hellos I hadnt noticed.

I do the same thing all the time, post a reply before you see the other page.........

Young Ned

10-12-2010, 01:19 AM

I do the same thing all the time, post a reply before you see the other page.........

So do I. It's easy to do.

scout1idf

10-12-2010, 04:55 AM

Page changes is why I like to quote who I am replying to.

Doolipalally

10-12-2010, 10:57 AM

Welcome back, Blackcrowe!!! You are also before my time, so well met! :)

For some reason that's quite a spooky thought - TG post-dates Blackcrowe?
Feels like you've been around longer than that, TG! :) (in a nice way!)

Taleria

10-26-2010, 09:16 AM

There are also some members who seem to visit sporadically who are active at different levels when they do visit. Taleria and Chareos come to mind. [...] How's things goin'?

I'm pleased to note that I've been mentioned. I drifted from the forum about the same time I quit playing the game regularly. I guess I got burned out. The irony is I can't really recall what I was doing at the time I left, since I was beginning to recover at that point from rather harrowing medical ordeals for which I have to conclude that malnutrition was the root cause.

After several months of fanfic reading and attending weddings in the middle of this year, I settled down enough to start missing Sryth and got Pythia going. I still renewed my AG subscription, even though I wasn't playing actively. So then, I was feverishly trying to catch her up and now she's done all the content and Taleria is lagging behind majorly. As I got caught up, it led me back here.

I tend to work in cycles, so I'll do something, get burned out, do something else, come back...So not sure how long this forum visit will last, but I'll always come back barring some tragedy like loss of Internet. Sryth is something I can never give up unless I don't have a choice. And this is still one of the greatest corners of the great big Internet. So many intelligent, kindhearted people congregated in one place - it's a real treasure and a haven. I'd like to thank those who've stuck around while I was gone to keep this place alive and well. The atmosphere is the same as the last time I was active here.

Doolipalally

10-26-2010, 09:50 AM

It's always good to see you around, Taleria, and I hope all the health problems are now sorted.

I'm rooting for you in the pumpkin contest, since I think Rhia's well out of it :)

Taleria

10-26-2010, 06:44 PM

Hi Dooli, :)

Yes, the health issues are fine now, though I'll need iron supplementation for the rest of my life. But you know how gaining weight is generally a bad thing? Well, in my case, it makes me glad. And I'm now at the weight I was before getting sick, so all is well.

Yay on the pumpkin contest support. Haha.

In other news, I'm in training for my first job ever as a cashier. They only make minimum wage, but I have the luxury of trying something like this out at the moment. By first job, I mean this is stuff people usually do as teenagers, so it's pretty big for me, especially when I thought blindness would inhibit work altogether. I don't think I'll be crazy about it, since I never ever saw myself in sales, but I'm hoping it's not so bad I dread going to work. Just a casual employment situation, but my friends and family are supportive and think it will be a good experience for me to see how things are in "the real world."

Ha, and here I sit enthusing to people I don't actually know. But I wouldn't be this open on any other forum. Besides, even if random strangers read this who aren't part of this community, it's not like they'll know me personally to pin this to, anyway. :p

thingirl

10-26-2010, 09:33 PM

Welcome back, Taleria!!! Sorry to hear about your medical problems, but I'm glad everything got resolved. Congrats on the job!

Young Ned

10-27-2010, 02:02 AM

Hey, Taleria, great to see you again! :D I remember before you canceled your Facebook account you were talking about some medical problems requiring iron supplements. Glad to hear that's under control and you're back to your fighting weight. ;) Good luck with the job!

spencer

10-27-2010, 02:28 AM

Taleria,

Obviously, I have noticed your posts in other threads, so let me now take this opportunity to welcome you back formally!! I hope your medical problems are behind you and we are glad that you have made it back.

texlaw1992

10-27-2010, 03:59 AM

On a related issue, I rercall many years ago going into a supermarket and asking for 2/3 of a pound of meat.

Not a single person behind the counter knew how to set the cutting machine for the decimal equivalent of 2/3.

I trust your math skills are better! Good luck with the new job.

Doolipalally

10-27-2010, 08:15 AM

In other news, I'm in training for my first job ever as a cashier. They only make minimum wage, but I have the luxury of trying something like this out at the moment. By first job, I mean this is stuff people usually do as teenagers, so it's pretty big for me, especially when I thought blindness would inhibit work altogether. I don't think I'll be crazy about it, since I never ever saw myself in sales, but I'm hoping it's not so bad I dread going to work. Just a casual employment situation, but my friends and family are supportive and think it will be a good experience for me to see how things are in "the real world."

Ha, and here I sit enthusing to people I don't actually know. But I wouldn't be this open on any other forum. Besides, even if random strangers read this who aren't part of this community, it's not like they'll know me personally to pin this to, anyway. :p

Good luck with the job! And hey, you can enthuse round here all you like :D

Just remember, this is actually the real world right here. Any other form of existence is merely a worrying delusion... ;)

thingirl

10-27-2010, 05:26 PM

Tex, it's 0.66. Technically, it's 0.6 (repeating), so you could also put in 0.666 :p. 1/3 is 0.33 (Really 0.3 [repeating]). I love Math!

Just remember, this is actually the real world right here. Any other form of existence is merely a worrying delusion... ;)

LOL! Nice one!

spencer

10-27-2010, 06:00 PM

Tex, it's 0.66. Technically, it's 0.6 (repeating), so you could also put in 0.666 :p. 1/3 is 0.33 (Really 0.3 [repeating]). I love Math!

LOL! Nice one!

Um, it's actually 0.67 if you are only going to use two significant figures :) And, it was a nice one!!

thingirl

10-27-2010, 06:02 PM

Blasted Geometry. Makes me forget the basics rounding. And being distracted doesn't help either.

texlaw1992

10-27-2010, 07:19 PM

I suggested they use 0.67 - you'd be amazed how quickly the light finally dawned on them.

However, if the decimal equivalent of 1/3 is 0.33 to two significant digits, then how come you only get to 0.99 multiplying it by 3?

I remember asking my junior high math teacher that question, who pointed out that 1/3 times 3 was in fact one. Still, the decimals don't work. A paradox indeed ...

Badstench

10-27-2010, 08:40 PM

another reason you Americans should embrace the metric system... geometry shmometry!

... and Great to hear about your new first job, Taleria... just a word of advice. Don't stick the sticky labels over the opening of the plastic bags!

texlaw1992

10-27-2010, 10:46 PM

Metric has nothing to do with it - the decimal equivalent for 2/3 of a kilogram is just the same as 2/3 of a pound.

Edit: Badstench makes a fair point, although similarly the English system can be expressed in ounces rather than pounds.

Trivia question: in the English system, pound is the unit of weight. What is the unit of mass?

Badstench

10-28-2010, 01:01 AM

except... if you're buying amounts not equal to an even kilogram, then you can ask for weights in grams, and as the metric system revolves around the number 10, it's a lot easier to work out rather than using fractions and the imperial system.

This is normal practice at the deli where I shop... to ask for 100 grams (or whatever). I wouldn't ask for 1/10th of a kilogram.

Similarly, if I wanted 2/3rds of a kilogram I'd ask for 660 grams... and I know that's not exactly 2/3rds, but you'd have to be pretty anal to quibble over the difference.

Mind you, sometimes I hold my thumb and forefinger at varying distances apart and say, 'I'd like about this much sliced ham!"

Dustbinbag

10-28-2010, 09:07 AM

Apologies for the absence.. please be gentle with your abuse.

It has been so long I can't even work out how to find the portal for Saangard Isle..

Is any of the old crew still here or have I returned to a world where I am but a forgotten memory ?

shadowblack

10-28-2010, 09:13 AM

Welcome back, Dustbinbag! :)

The portal to Saarngard Isle is in Trynd Keep, if you have gained access to Saarngard. UNLESS you have started PG VI. I think it becomes unavailable once start PG VI.

Or are you asking how to open the portal in the first place?

Dustbinbag

10-28-2010, 09:16 AM

Thanks :) nice to know there is someone I know !

I have just completed The Alder Throne (with an absolutely shocking score of 88%) but now I can't find the portal.. odd.

Anyway, how're you?

Update on my life:

I am getting married in May.

I am a teacher.

I am buying a house soon.

I am feeling more nervous than a mouse in a cat home!

Taleria

10-28-2010, 09:25 AM

OMG! We've just been talking about you in the "Old Comrades" thread. Check "The Real World > General." Welcome back! And good to see your life is falling into place. Congrats on your engagement, career, and property purchasing. There are many who remember you.

shadowblack

10-28-2010, 09:30 AM

Thanks :) nice to know there is someone I know !

I have just completed The Alder Throne (with an absolutely shocking score of 88%) but now I can't find the portal.. odd.
Ah, I see! In that case you currently have no access to Saarngard (something to do with you changing the timeline). Now you need to complete the adventures leading to the "return" to Saarngard. However not all of them are currently available. I think only three are in the game right now: "An Arrival", "A Second Encounter" and "Lord of the Bronze Hall".

Sorry I can't be of more help, but I have not started PG VI yet.

Dustbinbag

10-28-2010, 01:29 PM

:')

Aw, just had a read through and it's so nice to be remembered ! Something about being outdoorsey and a stout Christian !

I genuinely feel a sense of love.. over a computer screen..

hmm...

anyway, that'd explain why I can't access the Isle :) mucho appreciated !

It's nice to be back.

x

Badstench

10-28-2010, 01:52 PM

I notice your location is "By a grave". You just couldn't stay away under any circumstances, eh? :p

Nice to see you again, my friend.

Mak

10-28-2010, 02:13 PM

"But it was appropriate to celebrate and be glad, for this, your brother, was dead, and is alive again. He was lost, and is found."

Welcome back. Never forgotten, always remembered fondly and missed. Congratulations on your marriage, career and domicile achievements.

Welcome (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUsibOlkt-o) home, prodigal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8odAtYPwKtc) son (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpZLjlnhJVY). You are here to stay.

-rushes off to steal and slay a fattened calf, wonders briefly if a fat minstrel will do-

Doolipalally

10-28-2010, 02:36 PM

Welcome back, Dustbinbag! And congratulations on the engagement.

I am feeling more nervous than a mouse in a cat home!

Miaow... :D

scout1idf

10-28-2010, 03:20 PM

Welcome back.

It's nice to see some of our "old friends" returning to us...

spencer

10-28-2010, 03:30 PM

Dustbinbag,

I think that I joined the game not very long before you took your hiatus. I remember reading a good many of your posts on the old forum. Welcome back!!

Dustbinbag

10-28-2010, 06:03 PM

Nice use of Bible quotation, Mak ! Although I'm not so sure about the Iron Maiden song...

I live in a place called 'Bygrave' in a house called The Old Rectory. It is opposite a little church and the cemetery attached to it. I thought if I put 'By a Grave' it would sound more ominous and in keeping with Ezekiel's hidden darkness.

I have not lost my geeky-ness ! :D

When did the forum change ? It's nice to know that my posts had a slight lasting impact.

Again, humble apologies for posting in the wrong place.

x

Mak

10-28-2010, 06:51 PM

On second thought, the Iron Maiden song may have been ill-thought- I blame an ill-spent youth wasted on girls, booze and heavy metal. This version of the Prodigal Son (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpZLjlnhJVY) by Keith Green may be more appropriate. For some reason, this song has a strange appeal to me - the bond between a father and a son, and the themes of shame, forgiveness and unconditional love... -cough- moving on, nothing to see here.

I am really glad to see you back - and even more gratified to find you have not lost your inner geek! I do not think you realize the profound effect you had on this game. "Slight lasting impact" indeed! Why, good sir, I will have you know that I learned this game peeking over the shoulder of giants like Dustbinbag, Havoc, Eric and Hpmons. You were gracious, helpful, humorous and honest, and one of the cornerstones of the old forum and community that helped so many adventures on their first steps on the wondrous and dangerous world of Sryth.

Ezekiel's hidden darkness sounds promising. But... why hide it? Darkness craves company...-daydreams of Ezekiel, Subzero and Varsil Demonsoul unleashed on Sryth, sighs contentedly-

Young Ned

10-28-2010, 07:43 PM

Trivia question: in the English system, pound is the unit of weight. What is the unit of mass?

I think it's the newton? Been a long time since high-school physics...

Edit: Whoa, didn't realize there was another page here. Hi, DBB! Long time no see! Glad to hear you're doing well. :D

texlaw1992

10-28-2010, 10:33 PM

The unit of mass in the English system is not the newton, but is ...

the slug.

Scarbrow

10-28-2010, 11:27 PM

Welcome back, Dustinbag! Happy to see you. I also remember you as a distant memory from the old forum. That proves you can't really abandon Sryth. Like all genuinely good things, you have to go back from time to time.

Also, congratulations for all the past and upcoming changes in your life.

Oldschool

10-29-2010, 12:02 AM

Welcome back Dustbinbag! Somewhat similar to Spencer I joined a couple months before you left but recall your forum presence. Good to have you back and congrats on the upcoming nuptials.

Ditto to what Scout said it's nice to see old friends returning.....

And to answer your earlier question as to why forums were changed.

I'm not 100 percent positive but logistics mainly as Havoc was the only mod and then had to use another absentee members password (with permission). In addition his access was fairly limited iirc - I'm guessing along the lines of mod status instead of admin.

Again Welc:Dme back. :D

EDIT: A bit belated but Happy Birthday (October 10th) Dustbinbag. :)

texlaw1992

10-29-2010, 07:18 AM

You were before my time as I was never on the old forum, but welcome back.

thingirl

10-29-2010, 03:29 PM

Welcome back, "brother"! You were before my time, but here's something to welcome (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCN0hnogqj8) back (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3k1rJOQPdY) a (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnTu0i9cj-I) brother (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0ykm1v9xbU)!!!! (Just a note: my brain runs on music!)

And congrats on getting married soon!

4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

I also like the first part of verse 8: Love never fails. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nQy-aP_Koo)

Dustbinbag

10-30-2010, 07:02 AM

I seem to have hijacked this thread a bit.. apologies.

Mak, you are too kind. I am no longer in the top 10 adventures though, so feel I have some way to go before claiming any Sryth legend status back. My one Sryth claim to fame is that I was the first EVER AG subscriber.. :P

TG, we are having 'Love is patient. Love is kind. Love never fails.' around the bottom of our wedding cake... infact, on all three tiers of it ! :)

Well, it is nice to be back, if only for the time being. Obviously, around April next year, things may get pretty hectic but I will do my best to keep you updated and share wedding photos, etc., but you will have to forgive me if I am not totally up to date.

It is great to be back :) genuinely. I look forward to signing in and seeing what is going on !

Now, which thread can I wade in on and declare my uneducated and foolhardy opinion on...?

:D

Oldschool

10-30-2010, 01:59 PM

My one Sryth claim to fame is that I was the first EVER AG subscriber.. :P

Now, which thread can I wade in on and declare my uneducated and foolhardy opinion on...?

:D

Didn't know that nice tidbit - cool. ;)

Wade in....? Pretty much any of 'em but I tend to jump in the deep end myself. :rolleyes::)

scout1idf

01-03-2011, 05:05 AM

Tetracapillactomist

01-03-2011, 09:16 AM

I'm not young enough to know everything (in spite of what some may think - eh, OS?;); incidentally, I didn't make that up, but stole it), however, I do recognise a legend and a charismatic forum-dweller.

So I too would like to welcome you (in spite of the fogies' raised eyebrows for speaking out of turn;)), and wish you as much happiness as is humanly bearable, Dustbinbag. I'm sure your ancient forum handle will guide you to fully realised domestic bliss and the fulfillment of your husbandly duties.;)

Congratulations to you and to the future Mrs. DBB!
Hm, "DBB": maybe I have an idea for the honeymoon hovercraft (well, all modes of transportation are made to feel like hovering by love, so the alliteration is not so laboured:rolleyes:): a DB9. ;)

(EDIT: MOG! How late can I be?! October! Maybe I better hibernate... move along now, nothing to see, nothing embarrassing here! ...bugger, bramble, briar and bush... let me me walk off mumbling, will you?...)

Oldschool

01-03-2011, 02:38 PM

(EDIT: MOG! How late can I be?! October! Maybe I better hibernate... move along now, nothing to see, nothing embarrassing here! ...bugger, bramble, briar and bush... let me me walk off mumbling, will you?...)

Blame Scout he bumped the thread. ;) Actually I noticed DBB's avatar's changed - don't know when but he was last on 2 hours ago.

Dustbinbag

01-03-2011, 02:41 PM

Yeah, I lose track of time and then remember that I should really say hi.

Seriously, I have no idea where time goes.

:|

scout1idf

01-03-2011, 03:58 PM

Yeah, I lose track of time and then remember that I should really say hi.

Seriously, I have no idea where time goes.

:|
I was wondering if you were coming back. ;)

Did you happen to bring Blackcrowe and SubZero with you??

Oldschool

01-03-2011, 04:08 PM

Doesn't look like a black crow he's holding. ;) Actually DBB what is that? From the pic it's hard to narrow it down. Btw are you into falconry or are you holding it for another reason?

scout1idf

01-03-2011, 04:15 PM

I just noticed on Wetheril's profile that she has a You Tube link to her page there.

I left her a note that we miss her.

It said she hadn't been there in 2 months, but I thought why not take a chance.....
Also, for anyone with a DDO account, she has a link to her page there as well but you must have an account to leave a message. (I didn't want to sign up)

She was active on DDO just yesterday according to what I could tell...

SMV is in her friends so he could possibly be contacted to see if he's coming back as well.....

Dustbinbag

01-04-2011, 08:31 AM

I wish I was cool enough to have a falcon - but it is is infact an eagle. I got to hold it and it was an amazing feeling having something so powerful just... sitting. I felt very privileged to be so close to something so powerful and so beautiful.

I love birds of prey - they are a fantastic thing to watch and admire their skill, speed and agility.

Oldschool

01-04-2011, 03:47 PM

By falconry I meant using trained raptors to hunt which could be falcons, hawks, eagles and other birds of prey. The term hawking in that sense has fell out of use and there's another term for those that use hawks (besides hawker) and eagles I just can't recall it atm. But pretty much today falconry covers both falconers and the other term I can't recall.

Do you know what type eagle? Just curious somewhat of a raptor buff myself.

Edit: Wiki rules - austringer that's it.

Badstench

01-07-2011, 05:05 PM

Speaking of lost souls, Varsil Demonsoul (Blackcrowe) left a message for Judge Fury.

I found it in my private in-box... thought you might get a kick out of it:

"I'd say hello and buy you a drink behind the Green Door, but I assume the last couple of years have made no impact on your temper, and your sermonising (or your aroma for that matter). Then theres the matter of your unnatural aversion to parting with your gold when my flagon gets empty, Fury.

Tell you what, lets steal someone else's drinks instead. Who knows, we may get lucky and they'll attempt to object."

Harrumph! That's just like Varsil - accuse everyone else of being cheap! Harrumph!

Lightwielder

02-15-2011, 11:56 PM

1m ago - Andras was sighted traveling through Southwest Tysa on horseback, headed for parts unknown.

I thought he had gone inactive. Nope, just on the Forum, I guess.

spencer

02-16-2011, 03:19 AM

I thought he had gone inactive. Nope, just on the Forum, I guess.

He posted in a thread somewhere today. I remember reading it.

thingirl

02-16-2011, 04:18 AM

He posted here (http://www.srythforum.com/showthread.php?p=49717#post49717). :) That's an easy find, if you know how to look. :)

Badstench

02-16-2011, 06:23 AM

Welcome back, smv. Your recent revisitation bumped Judge Fury from rank #5 to #6, and that sent me scrabbling to find out who it was that thought the gall to overtake me. I was ready to issue a counter-challenge to the Lionking, until I noticed...

Thordon!

A shoulder cross, my friend. (Do you wonder why the term of greeting is 'shoulder cross'? It's because you have to be looking over your shoulder to see who's on your tail, and about to take advantage of a passing manouevre :rolleyes:

Oldschool

02-27-2011, 01:29 AM

And another ole timer returns.

May take a bit to load/scroll to the post.....

http://www.srythforum.com/showthread.php?p=50587&postcount=902

Welcome back!

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/big/big-smiley-006.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/free-big-smiley.php)

spencer

02-27-2011, 05:11 AM

Welcome back, blackcrowe!!

scout1idf

02-27-2011, 05:35 AM

Welcome back Blackcrowe!!!

Don't forget to change your forum tag from FREE to AG.

Blackcrowe

02-27-2011, 02:26 PM

Hi! Although the game itself seems to have moved on loads and I've got a lot of catching up to do and things to find out about, a quick look round the forum and it feels like I've never been away. So good to see so many familiar faces.

A quick trawl through this thread shows even Dustbinbags made a reappearance too. Is he still around or was it a passing through visit?

Doolipalally

02-27-2011, 02:59 PM

A quick trawl through this thread shows even Dustbinbags made a reappearance too. Is he still around or was it a passing through visit?

Looks like it was a passing visit, but you never know. Hey, Dustbinbag, wanna prove me wrong? :)

Scarbrow

03-01-2011, 04:57 PM

A belated welcome back, Blackcrowe!

smv1973

03-10-2011, 06:42 PM

Also a belated welcome back to Blackcrowe. I have only logged in twice myself over the past 5+ months. This was the first time that I saw you were back and that is such a great thing. Happy to see you back and to know that you are doing well.

Blackcrowe

03-10-2011, 07:20 PM

Thank you.

I'd expected to see you around since I got back and had noticed there didn't seem to be any sign of you. I'm hoping that you'll be here more than twice in the next 5 months.:)

Oldschool

03-24-2011, 01:00 PM

Hopefully this thread choice is premature.....

Anyone heard from Shadowblack recently. I noticed a few days ago he'd been absent which is unusual for him. He normally surfs invisible but if logged in the last visit still tracks folks - or maybe that's a mod function.

Noticed a similar lapse just before his last visit btw.

But more of a concern is the fact that he's dropped off the HoC unless he's really nerfed down as I checked through the top hundred or so.

Doolipalally

03-24-2011, 01:03 PM

I'd been wondering the same thing, since I hadn't seen him around lately, but I hadn't noticed him dropping off the HoC. Hope he's OK.

scout1idf

03-24-2011, 03:19 PM

Shadowblack is missing and Havoc's Magical back on the list.
Havoc hasn't been around the forum for at least 1 week and hasn't posted since January 6 2011.

As far as tracking the invisible, that's a Mod feature.

I don't remember, is it 30 days to fall off the HoC?

If so, Shadowblack has been missing (from the game) for quite a while. If he was here on the forum a couple days ago, then that rules out internet connection (unless he borrowed someones computer just to check in here for his Admin duties).

#1 Trent (racey)
#2 Mrcrowley (mrcrowley)
#3 Garet Jax (dhammett)
#4 Thordon (smv1973)
#5 Bounty Hunter (bountyhunter)
#6 Judge Fury (badstench)
#7 Spencer Lionking (durgin)
#8 Billydakid (billydakid)
#9 Zedalion (sbmagle)
#10 Nathair Ap Dubh (makhazarhael)
#11 Magical (havoc)
#12 Beth Draedon (donmoody)
#13 Jadix (dizcor)
#14 Dagashi (jmctitan)
#15 Lady Jemia (summermoon2)
#16 Rhia (doolipalally)
#17 Scout (scout1idf)
#18 Lancelot (texlaw1992)
#19 Aren Vork (quaan)
#20 Greygor (greygor)

Elrond

03-24-2011, 06:21 PM

Maybe ShadowBlack's AG account expired. I remember him mentioning that he wasn't certain he could extend his account last year; only to have some good fortune fall his way. I hope he's well; and hope to see him back soon. He's one of the ancients :)

Oldschool

03-24-2011, 09:31 PM

scout1idf

03-25-2011, 05:23 AM

I thought about that too Elrond and also hope he returns soon.

Good point Scout re: tracking invisible users. Let me clarify. Actually seeing invisible users while they're online is a "staff" function. On "users online" their name appears with a + following the name or while viewing profiles/posts/etc... the "dot" will be red for invisible users.

What I'm referring to is if you view users last activity. I think it shows accurately for invisible users for all users not just staff.

For me, Shadowblack doesn't have a "last activity" listing on his page and on the members list it says "N/A" under last visit.

I guess that's part of being "invisible" to the general forum. I can see that Admin/Mod's might need to see everybody that's logged on but not everybody else.

Oldschool

03-25-2011, 05:34 AM

Thanks Scout. Actually I wasn't aware of that, I thought I'd viewed the members list as a guest and got that info. Apparently I was still logged in to the forum.

Oldschool

03-26-2011, 02:14 AM

Normally I wouldn't broadcast a PM conversation but imo this is pretty broad info. And since some others may be concerned this should also put their minds at ease.

I sent a PM to Shadowblack earlier and got a reply. He's fine and will be absent for awhile longer. I told him we'd keep his seat warm.

Scarbrow

03-27-2011, 12:40 PM

Glad to hear it. Although I'm not as active as I used to be, in case anybody is wondering, I'm not going anywhere anytime soon. Remember I'm always a PM and ~24hours away at max.

Oldschool

03-27-2011, 12:50 PM

Glad to hear that Scarbrow.

scout1idf

03-27-2011, 03:27 PM

Glad to hear it. Although I'm not as active as I used to be, in case anybody is wondering, I'm not going anywhere anytime soon. Remember I'm always a PM and ~24hours away at max.

I'm glad to know that you'll always be here to help!

Scarbrow

03-30-2011, 07:33 AM

Also, Havoc may not be very active as of late, but he's also alive and kicking, only very busy. He recently contacted me to say so. Sryth keeps its old-timers, even when life doesn't give us the time needed to fully participate.

scout1idf

03-31-2011, 05:53 AM

Now I'm starting to worry.

Thingirl hasn't posted in 5 days!!!!

thingirl

03-31-2011, 04:44 PM

I was wondering when someone would notice............

Yeah, I'm fine. :) We painted my room on Sunday. And on Saturday we tore the room apart and so I didn't have my computer. And we didn't put my room back together until Tuesday. And no room=no easy computer access. :) And since then I've been mostly busy sorting through my drawers where I shoved everything and putting that back together. :)

Elrond

03-31-2011, 05:07 PM

Congrats on the new room paint and set up! And you might want to change your signature. Your last post didn't have any typo's :)

scout1idf

04-01-2011, 04:44 AM

Welcome back.

thingirl

04-04-2011, 04:09 AM

(Of course as soon as I come back, I get a busy weekend :))

Thanky you, both of you.

@ Elrond: My typing abilities have a lot to do with how tired or not tired I am. :):):)

@ Scout: Thanky you :):):)

Lightwielder

04-04-2011, 05:46 AM

@ Elrond: My typing abilities have a lot to do with how tired or not tired I am. :):):)

...and how much she hangs around here, and our local spelling/grammar cops. :)(guilty)

Oldschool

04-04-2011, 11:57 AM

"Welcome back" from you hiatus TG and 'grats on 900 plus rep. :)

Tetracapillactomist

04-04-2011, 07:07 PM

:) 'Conga' on 900, or some other dance of your preference - and with. or without the rats. ;)

(Where is Young Ned, anyway?)

Oldschool

04-05-2011, 12:22 AM

It's not uncommon for Young Ned to be active for awhile then inactive/gone for awhile. However, with that said I've been wondering the same and expecting him to pop back in myself.

Tetracapillactomist

04-05-2011, 03:53 AM

Well, I wonder about others' wherabouts as well...

It's just that first on account of my new laptop, then alluding to his conga-rats (which I do regularly :)), keep reminding me his absence at the moment...

Young Ned

04-06-2011, 10:03 PM

Oldschool

04-07-2011, 01:12 AM

Welcome back - seems forum magic also has some real life applications. :)

Tetracapillactomist

04-07-2011, 02:07 AM

Welcome back - seems forum magic also has some real life applications. :)

'Twas the call of the Wild, er, laptop... I knew it would work. :) http://www.srythforum.com/showpost.php?p=52988&postcount=125

spencer

04-07-2011, 02:14 AM

Welcome back, Young Ned!!

thingirl

04-07-2011, 02:56 AM

Welcome back, Young Ned!!!!!!!!!!

And conga on your return :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v735/Old_Ned/conga-rats.gif

Elrond

04-07-2011, 02:59 AM

Welcome back, Young Ned! And good luck on that project :)

Tetracapillactomist

04-07-2011, 03:01 AM

Welcome back, Young Ned!!!!!!!!!!

And conga on your return :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v735/Old_Ned/conga-rats.gif

Hah! There it is! :D My favourite. "Seconded." Double Conga! :)

texlaw1992

04-07-2011, 03:19 AM

You've been missed - don't be a stranger.

scout1idf

04-07-2011, 05:07 AM

Thanks, it's nice to be missed. :) This was a somewhat longer absence than I usually have these days... I've just been consumed lately by too many Facebook games. Fortunately my current project at work is a pretty long one, so my boss hasn't been complaining, but even so I need to start getting actual work done on it again or it'll never get completed... and she would probably complain about that.

Welcome back Ned!!!

I want to caution you on those Facebook games.

Many people where I work have gotten viruses from/while playing Facebook games and I even heard of one case of an E-Mail account being hijacked for malicious purposes (adult content was being sent from their accounts).

Personally, I don't use Facebook or Twitter (except for web hosting announcements but I'm not signed up with them) as I have no real use for them.

Tetracapillactomist

04-07-2011, 05:27 AM

Welcome back Ned!!!

I want to caution you on those Facebook games.

Many people where I work have gotten viruses from/while playing Facebook games and I even heard of one case of an E-Mail account being hijacked for malicious purposes (adult content was being sent from their accounts).

Personally, I don't use Facebook or Twitter (except for web hosting announcements but I'm not signed up with them) as I have no real use for them.

Thanks for that bit of cautionary message, Scout - if I needed another reason to stay away from those two (there is one account, but it's in 'lockdown' mode), this should do it.

Doolipalally

04-07-2011, 06:46 AM

I'm not saying they're 100% safe, but as far as I know, most of the people who pick up viruses from Facebook games do so by clicking on fake links that offer them free credits. There are a lot of these out there. Personally if I see 'Click here to get 100 free favour points/reward points/mafia members/magic wotsits' on someone's status I automatically avoid the link like the plague. And anything that asks me to email my friends so that I can get some reward I will also always avoid - and that includes those chain emails which have been going around for years.

I suppose what I'm saying is, don't confuse the medium with the message. There are 101 ways of spreading scams and trying to rip people off out there: Facebook, email, normal websites - and if you think about it, telephones, letters, door-to-door salesmen and the random bloke you meet in a bar. Viruses are just the latest in a long line of people trying to mess up your life for their own advantage. You just have to apply the same standards of vigilance wherever you happen to find yourself.

Scarbrow

04-07-2011, 11:23 AM

I suppose what I'm saying is, don't confuse the medium with the message. There are 101 ways of spreading scams and trying to rip people off out there: Facebook, email, normal websites - and if you think about it, telephones, letters, door-to-door salesmen and the random bloke you meet in a bar. Viruses are just the latest in a long line of people trying to mess up your life for their own advantage. You just have to apply the same standards of vigilance wherever you happen to find yourself.

The pure voice of reason, Dooli (something I've been sometimes accused of being, and which I will deny with all my strenght) :p

And on a completely unrelated note...

Welcome back, Young Ned!
(yup, I don't use such a big font even for birthdays, but you deserve it)

Tetracapillactomist

04-07-2011, 02:04 PM

Huh? What-what? Did someone call?

My insanity sense is tingling: are there voices of reason to be countered?

Well, of course it's all reasonable: caution everywhere, humbug anywhere. Virus or not, Facebook has its adepts and purpose, but it isn't everyone's cup of tea. By all means, if you like it, use it. My post regards only my own reticence, and it encouraged no one to abstain from, or desert that online community, while Scout's just seems a cautionary warning based on troubles experienced by others while using a certain type of product - namely, games - available on Facebook. Neither of us claimed the site or its games are guaranteed to infect the user's computer, or hijack everyone's email account, only that there is a potential risk (actually, I claimed nothing, but no matter, why let that small detail hinder me in any way? :)) - in addition to which, apparently neither of us chooses to be an active participant in that fascinating social experiment and outlet - or Twitter's. True, all that can be said of many things, places, communities or sites, but Scout had information pertaining specifically to Facebook. He knows of an issue and chose to warn us of it, in the spirit of 'better safe than sorry,' I suppose.

It is easier to be vigilant knowing the nature of a potential threat, so all things considered, I see no real evidence of his message lacking the "voice of reason."

(In any case, I don't need an additional deterrent. And my voice lacks reason, yes. :) No?)

Doolipalally

04-07-2011, 02:18 PM

Um, I don't think either Scarbrow or I meant to imply that there was anything in Scout's post that was unreasonable. My post was meant to be more in the nature of a clarification: yes, there are dangers related to Facebook games, and they relate to clicking on false links, etc etc. Since I play FB games and therefore have a bit more knowledge, it seemed reasonable to share it.

The second part of what I wrote wasn't aimed at Scout (sorry, Scout, if it came across that way), but was just my own 'cautionary message'. It just happens too be something I feel strongly about.

thingirl

04-07-2011, 02:32 PM

Just another word about FB :):):)

I have a FB, but it's on total lock down. Like, it's on so much lock down that some wired app for the church's youth registry that's supposed to pull your FB profile pic for your ID doesn't pull mine.

As for viruses.... My friend was playing snake off of her FB on her computer and Firefox popped up something like "we have detected this site trying to apply spy ware." And it was FF official. And I quote another friend "I almost for a virus from FB. A thing popped up and said "Maliware detected" so I clicked on fix and it started going through all my files. But it looked so wierd I knew that it wasn't right. And it turns out it was a virus. That is the end of my story."

So, yeah. Be careful with FB. :):):)

Tetracapillactomist

04-07-2011, 03:50 PM

This is a quick-ish ad hoc message to defuse any potential digging-in of heels, and things turning into a more vitriolic exchange for no reason. :)

Um, I don't think either Scarbrow or I meant to imply that there was anything in Scout's post that was unreasonable. My post was meant to be more in the nature of a clarification: yes, there are dangers related to Facebook games, and they relate to clicking on false links, etc etc. Since I play FB games and therefore have a bit more knowledge, it seemed reasonable to share it.

The second part of what I wrote wasn't aimed at Scout (sorry, Scout, if it came across that way), but was just my own 'cautionary message'. It just happens too be something I feel strongly about.

That's all right, Dooli, I know. :) And if you vouch for Scarbrow's thoughts as well, I might be willing to accept that.

My previous post's opening was meant to suggest that I wasn't setting myself as the stern judge over all this. :)

And you are a voice of reason. :) I'll just say that since Scout noticed a trend, that has a value, since viruses spread not for lack of anti-virus software or people's cautious online behaviour, but their easily given trust or lack of concern. There are people who set about online activities intelligently and cautiously, but many don't, and even among those that are well informed there can be a lapse in careful judgement; it's difficult to constantly be on guard - especially when one is tired and seeking some quick entertainment in the form an apparently simple and harmless game.

So it does some good to occasionally raise a cautionary flag and remind people of the pitfalls - which you yourself have done in your post as well (hence my opening sentence there: "I know [...].")

(As to the medium vs. message issue: well, certain media are better suited for for the propagation of all things, good and bad, and many are less versed in avoiding online scams then they are in avoiding them in their physical environment, their 'real life.')

Scarbrow

04-07-2011, 04:34 PM

Friendly warning - please keep on topic. We have Random Chat for that.

scout1idf

04-07-2011, 05:58 PM

Blackcrowe

04-07-2011, 09:30 PM

Who needs Facebook anyway? If you're looking for social interaction you now have Ned and his amazing performing rats at your disposal once again.:D

Always nice to have you return from one of your absences Ned.:)

Oldschool

04-07-2011, 10:19 PM

Good point Scout and ditto re: her return.

Interesting to note her skill and power levels. In fact they've been maxed for quite a while and I'm betting she could easily raise Polearms to Legendary status. Probably on specific xp alone since iirc she keeps it at level one for testing purposes.

Tetracapillactomist

04-08-2011, 02:55 AM

Back on topic...

I was doing some looking around and noticed that based on equipment, Joddelle (http://www.sryth.com/ci.php?f_c=pcp.inc&f_i=f36b32xce15e1f72) has been playing at least as resent as Varkyn's Ring of Motley Wonder and Spectral Flame Ring has been added. (I don't remember when they were introduced to the game, but I think since she left the forum)

Hopefully she'll stop by some day....

That is fairly recent - Spectral Flame Ring has only been part of the game since last autumn (September - October I believe, of 2010), obtained during Adventurer Appreciation Month.

Nothing quite like the lure of a unique gift... :)

Scarbrow

04-08-2011, 06:12 AM

I miss Joddelle dearly...

She was the best when it came to "boring" and hard endeavours. Even better than me on some of them. Remember when she played a full "game" just to find all available Item IDs? Without that, the wiki wouldn't be what we know now. And the times she must have rerolled characters to find the perfect combination to get all skills and powers... we wouldn't have the Character Startup Guide without that, too.

Also, she was technically able (remember the scripts?) and a friendly one to chat (if a little sensitive sometimes). I wish she came back someday, if only irregularly like me.

EDIT:
BTW, if you look at her profile, it was updated... oh, well, right now. She's playing. I wish we had an in-game chat. Although she's also invisible to other adventurers: note she doesn't appear on Recent Activity or on Active Adventurers. I think this is a byproduct of her character being out of HoC

And re:her powers, I don't doubt she has enough specific for anything. Remember she's voluntarily out of the HoC, and at least in gold, she even surpassed Havoc at his best time. I seem to remember that at the time of the Raffle of the Rings she spent like 34 million gold or something like that. Her hoards are absolutely legendary.

scout1idf

04-09-2011, 06:12 PM

.....EDIT:
BTW, if you look at her profile, it was updated... oh, well, right now......

I was going to comment before but I had to leave then forgot.

If I remember correctly, the profile update time and date is a server thing, not an account of when someone is playing.

It would be nice if it was a representation of actual play time so we could see who is still playing and who has left the game.

Maybe if the GM could add a "last log in" to the profile page, but that may be deemed an invasion of privacy....

Scarbrow

04-12-2011, 07:39 AM

I seem to remember the server updates last saved time sometimes, but it also changes when you manually save, so at least it's a possibility.

In fact, IIRC, when the server updates "last saved" time, it does for all profiles, active or nor, so if you see an profile you know it's inactive not being updated and another profile is updated meanwhile I think that hints strongly to the second player being active.

Scarbrow

04-13-2011, 05:52 AM

scout1idf

04-13-2011, 05:58 AM

I contacted Joddelle. She is well and happy, just very busy right now (aren't we all?) and does not have inmediate intentions to come back.

She was pretty surprised we still remembered her, in fact.

Just a FYI

I hope you told her that she is unforgettable..

Elrond

04-13-2011, 12:12 PM

Young Ned

04-13-2011, 11:45 PM

:) Wow, thank you all for the warm welcome back. I'm touched... in the heart, not in the head. Well, maybe a little bit in the head, too... ;)

(Temporarily off topic)

As far as viruses and malware go, my experience mirrors Dooli's: I avoid any links that promise me something for nothing, like free items or coins for a particular game, because (a) most of them don't even work, and (b) if they do work, it's because they've hacked the game, and what's to keep them from trying to hack me, too? I also don't authorize many apps besides the games I play, because I don't like how FB lets pretty much any app have full access to your personal data once you authorize that app.

I also avoid clicking links within FB that lead to applications on websites outside FB, because FB has no way to police such apps and a strange website could do almost anything. (TG, is that "snake" application actually on an external website? I suspect so.) And any time you go to ANY website and a window pops up saying "we've detected malware on your computer", if that window did not come from an antivirus/antimalware application YOU installed on YOUR computer, never authorize it to start scanning anything. That's a very popular scam that will actually install malware on your system that wasn't there before! :mad:

(Back on topic)
I contacted Joddelle. She is well and happy, just very busy right now (aren't we all?) and does not have inmediate intentions to come back.

She was pretty surprised we still remembered her, in fact.

I don't know why -- as Scout said, she was pretty unforgettable. I'm glad she's doing well and still playing. Thanks for contacting her, Scarbrow!

Oldschool

04-14-2011, 01:53 AM

Tetracapillactomist

04-14-2011, 02:08 AM

Re: Joddelle - a resounding ditto.

Re: Not authorizing those pop ups to scan that Young Ned mentioned - very sound advice. In fact clicking cancel or the x on the window can "fire" the malware also. When I get those I close out the browser from the Task Manager just to be safe.

For me that would mean losing twenty-four irreplaceable tabs!

"Incothievable!"

Kidding: that's fair precaution, not paranoia. And FF4 at least, is very peppy and reliable at restoring previous sessions, so all tabs from the previous session (and only the previous session, unlike IE8, which can go utterly psychotic trying to open a wormhole into yours and your ancestors' browsing history all at once!) will come right back, when called.

Caveat explorator! :D

spencer

04-14-2011, 02:51 AM

Just to echo the three running comments:

Welcome back, Young Ned!!

I miss Jodelle, too.

And, yes, those scareware viruses can be pretty nasty. I got one once and had to system restore from safe mode to get rid of it. It would not even let me run my normal anti-malware software.

scout1idf

05-06-2011, 05:45 PM

Where's Havoc and Shadowblack????

Also, Scarbrow hasn't been around for 4 Days.

SMV hasn't been here since 03-22-2011.

Countless other regulars have either gone missing or just haven't posted.

Even Thingirl is quieter than usual.:eek:

Tetracapillactomist

05-06-2011, 07:47 PM

Is it only me, or is this forum getting a bit irritable recently?:(

That's from 2009, I believe...

Some are wreaking havoc in the world, some have embraced, or are hiding in the shadows; some scowl and frown between smiles. (I also do all those things, so no aspersions there... :1/2-smile: )

Some are busy, struggle with temporary troubles, deal with time constraints or restrictions originating in the outside world, some feel constrained and restricted here, impeded; some suffer from mild burnout, some feel unappreciated or unneeded; some fear or avoid potentially harsh disapproval, irritated replies, some fear they wouldn't be accepted; some may know it too; some feel they're not fully accepted, some feel ignored, snubbed - you name it...

Some may feel irritated, aggravated, insulted, aggrieved; assaulted, chastised, reprimanded, heaved; hurt, betrayed, threatened, overwhelmed; stressed, harassed, neglected, bereaved; rejected, derided, objectified or peeved... Upended...

Nah, never mind, I'm just imagining, rapping, channelling the 'beat,' making up things, diffusing the heat...

Pay no heed...

I'll just mention Meduwyn, since she's not on your list... but you're right: many others.

scout1idf

07-06-2011, 05:27 AM

I see that Havoc stopped by last week....

Any idea when Shadowblack will be back???

Neither one has returned to the HoC yet.

Badstench

07-06-2011, 08:08 AM

Hi

Hello

Greetings

I like to see that people are missed when they haven't been active for a while. I'm specifically hinting at Havoc and Shadowblack, but you could also throw smv1973 into that mix, and Scarbrow too!

To be honest, Badstench has been less active (vocally, although he visits frequently.)

I noticed that even Oldschool took a break for a while.

My point is this... we're here, but we just aren't as vocal as we used to be.

This is not a bad thing.

scout1idf

07-07-2011, 06:46 AM

I think it's time for me to join the silent majority and give my hands and the chair a break.....

Tetracapillactomist

07-07-2011, 04:03 PM

Well then, ditto. I already started scaling back... I just had a feeling of talking to myself sometimes, which isn't as much fun as I thought it would be. :)
And the PM box is a constant crunch with Scarbrow's warning at the time, that the added space might be revoked if users were to 'abuse' it, so what's left?
Wondering if anyone listens in the open, and on the PM front, whether I'll be judged a PM abuser?... That's not much fun - just another unnecessarily niggling little stress in the back of my mind. So if everyone's leaving or scaling back, then 'it is what it is' once more. Maybe just another habit to be broken then, same as did Joddelle and many more.

Still... some things are weighing on my mind, and I can't just quit, because it's not just about me, even if increasing levels of 'desertion' and reduced participation really are, or do become, a fact...
(I can't shake those feelings of constraints and limitations, which stress me the most, I think - but life already offers enough of those outside this forum, so... I don't know whether to take them in stride or cast them off.
Well, everything imitates life, and life is constant change - the only constant.
Sorry about this post... But your sentiments may have echoed some of mine, Scout, and that... well, this post is the result, I guess. I hope it's 'not a bad thing' - not too bad, in any case, although I prefer to keep my posts on the sunlit side of the street... even if it takes more effort than I have to give at times, which is probably why it doesn't always work.
All right, enough of this - end of post, I'm becoming really gloomy... :))

Badstench

07-08-2011, 11:01 AM

Gloomy's not good. Take me, for example. I don't smile all the time, but when I'm not smiling, I'm contemplating smiles.

Life is too short to be grumpy or worrisome.

Oldschool

07-08-2011, 12:54 PM

Someone needs to tell him/her? (http://dailymoxie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/grumpy.bmp) that...... :cool:

Actually someone (I won't say who ;)) once changed their avatar, albeit very temporarily, to Grumpy the Dwarf (http://maxcdn.fooyoh.com/files/attach/images/591/358/264/004/grumpy.jpg) and I went a searching for an appropriate pic to comment with when I stumbled on the above and couldn't help myself. :)

Tetracapillactomist

07-12-2011, 01:11 PM

Scout wasn't kidding... he really dammed the flow... posted three days ago last.

Well, everyone needs time off, and I know there can be reasons - everything from lack of interest or energy, to bitterness... I understand.

But don't overdo the withdrawal, it can lead to even more bitterness and melancholy...

Joining the silent majority?... Nah, the time will come for that too, eventually, and even the thought makes me sad again... "The rest is silence."
(But even Hamlet waited to the last second with that line, and he talked gloomy the whole play through... ;))

Anyway, I hope you do drop in to let us know if there is any news. (And I hope there might be some, to cheer you up a touch. :))

spencer

08-05-2011, 11:08 AM

Redundant post to formally say, "Welcome Back!!" to Rommel.

The battle is over...for now...

Please Note: Experience awards for this battle have been recorded for each participant and will be available at the "windowless building with the blue door" in Hawklor, Trithik, or Talinus. There is a delay between the end of a battle and the availability of the Experience awards.

Massive Pumpkin Beast is no more. The fearsome giant pumpkin was valiantly engaged by a brave band of Sryth's most illustrious heroes in a brutal battle that lasted 0 hour(s) and 43 minute(s).

It was ultimately the illustrious adventurer, Spencer Lionking (Durgin), who brought down The pumpkin beast.

Wielding his trusted weapon (Bloodrune Longsword), the valiant Spencer Lionking ended the menace of The pumpkin beast by dealing out a total of 1064 point(s) of damage in his final engagement with the fearsome giant pumpkin.

Here are the names of some of the bravest adventurers who stood against The pumpkin beast, and the damage they scored against the fearsome giant pumpkin...

Adventurer Damage
1. Rommel (rangerlord) 20,119
2. Spencer Lionking (Durgin) 17,656
3. Beth Draedon (donmoody) 2,550
4. Jamok (catasthrophe) 88

Welcome Back, Rommel!!

Oldschool

08-05-2011, 07:04 PM

scout1idf

08-06-2011, 03:10 PM

Ditto - Welcome back Rommel.

Actually Hawk jumped back up to 20 in the HoC a bit ago so I checked the rankings and notice Magical dropped off again but I was also pleasantly surprised to see Rommel/Rangerlord back in the Hall.

Again welcome back. :)

Magical and Shadowblack have both been missing for quite a while. Did someone else fall off??

EDIT:

I just took a quick look and Scout is up to #18 (from #19) but I couldn't see who was missing...

Doolipalally

08-06-2011, 03:38 PM

Magical and Shadowblack have both been missing for quite a while. Did someone else fall off??

EDIT:

I just took a quick look and Scout is up to #18 (from #19) but I couldn't see who was missing...

Might have been me - I drop from #16 to #19 if I save with Trielra's Staff equipped.

Oldschool

08-06-2011, 11:58 PM

Could be as I'm currently ranked with Trielra's Staff so I can't tell if Hawk's dropped or not. Even with Trielra's Rhia ranks ahead of him so if I can remember to keep Banderyp's equipped that might tell. But I'm thinking Kid Nroun (sp?) is currently off the HoC. However I'm not sure if he has been ranked recently as it's been a while since I've checked them.

Either way with Rommel back, and probably catching up on missed content I'm not getting too comfortable.

Elrond

08-07-2011, 12:32 AM

Either way with Rommel back, and probably catching up on missed content I'm not getting too comfortable.

But that is wonderful. Here's to Rommel catching up on his equipment ranking! That would be a very welcome climb up in the rankings :)

Oldschool

08-07-2011, 01:23 AM

Should've been a bit clearer in my post as I TOTALLY AGREE.

In fact if Hawk and the alts drop a bunch of spots from returning players I'll be :D.

scout1idf

08-12-2011, 05:06 AM

I know that it's a bit premature for her to be a "lost comrade", but did Thin Girl go on another trip or something?

scout1idf

08-23-2011, 05:46 PM

Time to bring this up again.....

Where are Havoc and Shadowblack???

Real life shouldn't interfere with your "family" or your fun!!!!

Badstench

08-23-2011, 08:25 PM

Shadowblack made a brief appearance a couple of days ago... at least long enough to add a message to a discussion taking place in the staff room. So, he's still around, albeit intermittently.

scout1idf

10-06-2011, 06:19 AM

So is Havoc gone??

Last visit was July 2011.

Last post was January 2011.

It looks like shadowwolf47 all over again (though that was before my time).....

Scarbrow

10-06-2011, 08:00 AM

At least, from Havoc we know he's alive and well (not to mention happily married and employed), and he is still reachable via PM.

He may have stopped grinding, but he will surely come back when the GM adds the new "Goblin Magic" power :p

Just kidding, there is no such power

yet :D

scout1idf

12-08-2011, 06:11 AM

Thingirl, where are you???

Young Ned

12-08-2011, 08:28 PM

Yes, I miss TG too... :(

spencer

12-08-2011, 09:29 PM

Me too.

texlaw1992

12-08-2011, 10:05 PM

Me three, the RP just isn't the same.

Oldschool

12-09-2011, 02:55 AM

I miss her too and hope all is well.

scout1idf

01-01-2012, 07:22 AM

My last contact with ThinGirl was 11-21-2011 by PM and her last post was in October.

Has anyone else had any contact with her since?

Kids these days. They just go off and don't let anyone know where they are....

Oldschool

01-01-2012, 02:32 PM

Here's hoping for the return of some long lost as well as recently missing members for 2012.

Young Ned

01-02-2012, 12:35 AM

My last contact with ThinGirl was 11-21-2011 by PM and her last post was in October.

Has anyone else had any contact with her since?
My last PM from her was also on 11/21. :(

Here's hoping for the return of some long lost as well as recently missing members for 2012.
Hear, hear! :)

texlaw1992

01-03-2012, 11:45 PM

She's joined me in the rapture (lol).

I haven't heard from her either.

scout1idf

01-12-2012, 04:38 PM

I'm going to make this simple so no one get's missed......

EVERYBODY GET BACK HERE!!!!

Scarbrow

01-12-2012, 04:58 PM

Amen

Oldschool

01-12-2012, 05:10 PM

Forget about it (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf0ZyoUn7Vk).

And the first "meaning" - I agree.

thingirl

01-17-2012, 11:32 PM

Hi everybody :). OK, um..... TG, you got some 'splainin' to do... Yeah. So I got really busy (and that's putting it mildly) with RL. Then I guess I lost the habit of coming here, if that makes sense... And I also got distracted by WoT :) (Which I finished through ToM.... Really? NOVEMBER release for book 14???) But I'm back now, if not full time :).

Kids these days. They just go off and don't let anyone know where they are....

Hey, I.... Yeah. Whatever :p

But when I'm driving, Mom makes me call her whenever I get where I'm going and when I leave.... :)

~~~ TG :)

Oldschool

01-17-2012, 11:48 PM

WELC:DME BACK!!!!!

Good to have you back Thingirl.

texlaw1992

01-17-2012, 11:58 PM

Great to see you - and Happy New Year!

spencer

01-18-2012, 04:31 AM

Hi everybody :). OK, um..... TG, you got some 'splainin' to do... Yeah. So I got really busy (and that's putting it mildly) with RL. Then I guess I lost the habit of coming here, if that makes sense... And I also got distracted by WoT :) (Which I finished through ToM.... Really? NOVEMBER release for book 14???) But I'm back now, if not full time :).

Hey, I.... Yeah. Whatever :p

But when I'm driving, Mom makes me call her whenever I get where I'm going and when I leave.... :)

~~~ TG :)
Very good to see you back, TG. You're always very welcome but it is good to see you after your, ahem, hiatus.

scout1idf

01-18-2012, 05:48 AM

I'm glad to see you back. It's been too quiet around here without you.....

Scarbrow

01-18-2012, 09:44 AM

Welcome back, Thingirl

Young Ned

01-18-2012, 10:11 AM

Hey, TG, great to see you again! It's been too quiet around here without you. ;) Glad you're all right. :D

shadowblack

01-18-2012, 10:18 AM

Welcome back, Thingirl!

Doolipalally

01-18-2012, 11:57 AM

Just :D

Oldschool

01-19-2012, 10:50 PM

Worthy of a double or second similar post if ever there was a reason.....

Thingirl's back - yay! :D

Oldschool

01-21-2012, 04:32 AM

Apparently some folks didn't hear you Scout - I'm thinking of Billy atm. Although I'm glad TG was listening. :)

So once again...............................

I'm going to make this simple so no one get's missed......

EVERYBODY GET BACK HERE!!!!

Badstench

01-23-2012, 05:05 AM

First, @ thingirl - I add my "welcome back". I guess what worries me most when much loved members vanish is the uncertainty of wondering why.

Did we do something wrong? Did he/she just get sick of us? God forbid, did that person die? Or, on a more positive note, did you find something more fulfilling to pass the time with?

Don't asnwer. Those are all rhetorical.

It's just nioce to see your name on the boards again.

(nioce is a typo. Alternatively it's a word spoken by a visitor from the planet Brioche, where everything is eaten with bread.)

scout1idf

01-30-2012, 06:27 PM

I guess that TG wasn't kidding about not being back "full time".

Her last post was 1/24/12.

That's not the TG I remember......

Young Ned

01-30-2012, 07:11 PM

Wasn't the 24th the day she came back? Maybe she hasn't quite reacquired the habit of checking in here every day.

She did tell me that she was really busy with school, plus during her hiatus from here she got involved in some other online games :eek:, so those things may be occupying most of her time.

Edit: Nope, my bad; by scrolling upward in this thread, I found that she returned on the 17th. Oh, well...

psychoadept

01-30-2012, 07:21 PM

Meanwhile, Tetra hasn't posted since 1/7. Does anybody know why? I've seen him around in-game, even did a multiplayer with him.

thingirl

01-30-2012, 11:14 PM

spencer

01-31-2012, 02:35 AM

Don't look now, but he's baaacckkk!!

psychoadept

01-31-2012, 02:39 AM

Yay!

scout1idf

01-31-2012, 05:38 AM

I have no idea about why Tetra is gone...

But as for me.... Kill the heathen!!!!! I have sinned. I might have gotten a little too busy with stupid random flash games.... :o:o:o

And RL, but w/e. :) Curse school! (Especially Pride and Prejudice.... :puke:)

If you aren't going to be as regular as you use to be, then tell Thinman to log on and take your place when your busy ;)

Young Ned

01-31-2012, 10:47 AM

But as for me.... Kill the heathen!!!!! I have sinned. I might have gotten a little too busy with stupid random flash games.... :o:o:o

Bless you, child. Go and sin no more...

(I know, I know, easier said than done! ;))

Tetracapillactomist

02-07-2012, 02:35 AM

(I know, I know, easier said than done! ;))

Meh, it's easy enough - as I heard on a footage of an old mummy-come-to-life named Nancy say once: "Just say no." ;-)

It helps if you have your hands full with Sryth, and life (and holding on to your berries for dear life XD) - when your head's not buried in them... (your hands, I mean! Geez... Better cut off any tricky side path before the ribbing begins...)

Anyway, I seem to have no trouble staying away from temp flash games - not lured much by, and can't get attached to simple 'time-wasters,' even games have to have a greater scope, some depth, a long-term element to them - something - to get any sort of hold on me. *shrug*

It also helps that I think of all the great games [? - well, I hear or half-assume they are, or expect them to be] waiting in the wings, for which I've got no time to spare: Shogun 2 (and the other Total War series), Deus Ex 3, Witcher, Half-Life 2, Portal, you name it... 30, 40, 50 titles that go back years, never even installed - or taken out of shrink wrap. Hmm. Still buying them all the same. ("One day. Maybe. Soon. One day... Well, they're not perishable. I hope.") And if I don't get round playing those, then... well, 'time-wasters' simply pale in comparison.

Looked for a text-based game since I played one for couple of months as a kid, but never thought I'd settle for one - at the expense of all others. Not complaining, just slightly surprised still. ('A puzzle onto myself.' :-))

Wait ... What thread is this, again?... It's not about games or Seyth at all, is it?! XD

Ah, right... the 'lost souls' ... Eh, I can make that work somehow. Give me a moment... :-)

Young Ned

02-07-2012, 06:27 PM

Meh, it's easy enough - as I heard on a footage of an old mummy-come-to-life named Nancy say once: "Just say no." ;-)

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Anyway, I seem to have no trouble staying away from temp flash games - not lured much by, and can't get attached to simple 'time-wasters,' even games have to have a greater scope, some depth, a long-term element to them - something - to get any sort of hold on me. *shrug*

Well, yeah, it's easy enough for people who aren't the sort to get addicted to them to stay away from them. For those of us who are that sort, "just say no" is much easier said than done.

Tetracapillactomist

02-07-2012, 08:29 PM

(As Spencer introduced me recently, so kindly: "Don't look now, but he's baaaaaaaack" - give or take a few letters. For a short stint, hopefully, only to reply to your reply - I really should conk out.)

Well, all right, I'll be the angel's advocate (now there's something you may have never heard before :-)).

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If you already have found out that you are 'the sort' to get addicted, why run to the risk of actually getting addicted by exposing yourself to the games being talked about, in the first place?
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Oh, heck, are you kidding? Are you really reading in my post that I dismiss with one wave of my magical wand on which are engraved those silly words - "just say no" - the entire issue of addiction?! Hmm.

Well, I was. Kidding, that is, as far as Nancy and her issue-negating slogan goes!

Basically, it says 'just say no to any problem, and the problem goes away.' Hahahaha!

There you go! We can have world peace, love and understanding, and a pristine environment - overnight! XD

Just say no to war, hate, religious strife and terrorism - um... and what the heck: to pollution, while we're at it. And to famine. And disease.

Ah, why sweat the small stuff? Just say no to 'Bad," and all will be 'Good.'

Just say no. I dares ya. ;-)

Right? Well, yeah, obviously it doesn't work like that - nothing much does. If you really think I subscribe to that, you really think I'm stupid. Which would be fine by me - it's OK, no skin off my nose. :-)

Did anyone take that 'just say no' slogan seriously? Well, I'm sure some have (or many) - but just as many (or more) laughed at it, as far as I know.

I agree: 'just say no' is a simpleton's simple-minded oversimplification of the issues surrounding the many types of addiction which rarely are simple, and which rarely have any solutions that can be called simple.

Now, back to playing advocate for the angel for a few sentences... :-)

As far as (Flash) games are concerned, since the object of the addiction is easily identified, and the reaction and consequence are already known through experience (i.e., "I am prone to become addicted to Flash games. This is obviously a Flash game. I am likely to become addicted to it."), it is at least easy to identify the thing you should avoid, and if you really are determined to avoid them, it's possible (i.e., "I should probably not look at this, because as soon as I do, I'll likely become addicted, and before I know, I will have lost three, four hours without noticing.")

May not be of great help, if you simply can't stay away, if you give in.

Unless you don't mind becoming addicted, or even look forward to experiencing that addiction again, in which case it's not a matter of 'helplessness' in the face of addiction, in the face of the thing that has a hold on you, but of a conscious decision to ... well, subjugate yourself to it - a conscious attempt made at becoming addicted to one of these games, because that sensation of addiction is what you seek.

That seems avoidable to me, but I suppose if that desire to get addicted is suppressed, it may resurface in another way. Tricky stuff. :-)

Besides, I alluded to that, while saying there is Sryth for me, or whatever else, instead. As is often the case, one addiction can replace another, if the other's source is eliminated. Like I already acknowledged: no easy and perfect solution; I know that much. I am not Nancy. :-)

I wasn't dismissing an often very serious problem - that of various addictions - by simply musing on the fact that I happen to prefer something with some depth and longevity at the expense of something superficial and fleeting.

Either you missed that distinction between disapproval/lack of understanding and amused musings, or I mused so poorly, it was impossible to notice. My fault, then.

And now I'm tired, so if my previous post was already misleading and unclear, who knows what misunderstandings this one will cause... :-) I can't do any better right now.

*conk*

:-)

hpmons

02-07-2012, 08:36 PM

I'm back, praise me. PRAISE ME.

Tetracapillactomist

02-07-2012, 08:49 PM

Praise you! Um... not to be a heathen, but what god am I praising now?

And, um... not to be insolent, but what do you, as god, offer in exchange for my praises?

Do you offer better rates of exchange for my praises than yesterday's god?...

Don't smite me! You'll have no worshippers left, if you do! XD

hpmons

02-07-2012, 08:51 PM

In exchange I offer you the possibility of not eternal agonising torment after death. I am a god of fear, not love.

Tetracapillactomist

02-07-2012, 08:54 PM

Meh... I pass.

NEXT!

XD

spencer

02-07-2012, 09:07 PM

I'm back, praise me. PRAISE ME.

Don't remember you, sorry. Can't praise you as it against a commandment given me.

Oldschool

02-07-2012, 10:15 PM

This may jog some folks memories as it was immediately under the other thread on the old forum (see the other thread on this forum as I was searching alphabetically). Anyhoo..... this seems to be the thread when you was announcing your departure, so kind of fitting since you've announced your return.

And as a very interesting sidenote, Takes roughly a week to finish everything ngame, so it wouldent be too hard to make a comeback.
Still, gonna miss ya ;..;

Seems things have progressed a bit. I don't think a week would get one current now. Anyhoo here's the old forum's thread in question, http://shadowwolf47.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=talk&action=display&thread=917

Again hpmons you left before my time but it seems you were quite the forum and wiki contributor back then so I'm sure some of your fellow graybeards ;) will remember you.

Oldschool

02-07-2012, 10:16 PM

Speaking of fellow graybeards - no offense Mak. ;)

Anyhoo, this is a reply to Dustbinbag on his return, but note some of the other ole timers mentioned.

On second thought, the Iron Maiden song may have been ill-thought- I blame an ill-spent youth wasted on girls, booze and heavy metal. This version of the Prodigal Son (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpZLjlnhJVY) by Keith Green may be more appropriate. For some reason, this song has a strange appeal to me - the bond between a father and a son, and the themes of shame, forgiveness and unconditional love... -cough- moving on, nothing to see here.

I am really glad to see you back - and even more gratified to find you have not lost your inner geek! I do not think you realize the profound effect you had on this game. "Slight lasting impact" indeed! Why, good sir, I will have you know that I learned this game peeking over the shoulder of giants like Dustbinbag, Havoc, Eric and Hpmons. You were gracious, helpful, humorous and honest, and one of the cornerstones of the old forum and community that helped so many adventures on their first steps on the wondrous and dangerous world of Sryth.

Ezekiel's hidden darkness sounds promising. But... why hide it? Darkness craves company...-daydreams of Ezekiel, Subzero and Varsil Demonsoul unleashed on Sryth, sighs contentedly-