Everiine said: The reason population is low isn't because there are too many orgs. It's because so many facets of the game are outright broken and protected by those who benefit from it being that way. An overabundance of gimmicks (including game-breaking ones), artifacts that destroy any concept of balance, blatant pay-to-win features, and an obsession with convenience that makes few things actually worthwhile all contribute to the game's sad decline.
My corpse vanishing without anyone picking it up, not even my snobbish little leprechaun. Sadness.
When you rezz, it poofs. It used to be that way forever, then it got bugged to where corpses will remain indefinitely, even stay in your inventory after rezzing people. Now it has been fixed and working as intended.
Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.
My corpse vanishing without anyone picking it up, not even my snobbish little leprechaun. Sadness.
When you rezz, it poofs. It used to be that way forever, then it got bugged to where corpses will remain indefinitely, even stay in your inventory after rezzing people. Now it has been fixed and working as intended.
It's now not leaving a corpse when some people die, and haven't been ressed yet.
The divine voice
of Avechna, the Avenger reverberates powerfully, "Congratulations,
Morkarion, you are the Bringer of Death indeed."
You see Estarra the Eternal shout, "Morkarion is no more! Mourn the mortal! But welcome True Ascendant Karlach, of the Realm of Death!
My corpse vanishing without anyone picking it up, not even my snobbish little leprechaun. Sadness.
When you rezz, it poofs. It used to be that way forever, then it got bugged to where corpses will remain indefinitely, even stay in your inventory after rezzing people. Now it has been fixed and working as intended.
But I never rezz'd. I died, vitaed, and died again, no rezz after.
I am going to make this point abundantly clear: the outing of characters, be they alts, guides, clandestine squirrels, or former Divine, will not be tolerated. I would also remind everyone that a modicum of maturity is one of the requirements to play Lusternia, and we expect you to act accordingly.
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Everiine said: The reason population is low isn't because there are too many orgs. It's because so many facets of the game are outright broken and protected by those who benefit from it being that way. An overabundance of gimmicks (including game-breaking ones), artifacts that destroy any concept of balance, blatant pay-to-win features, and an obsession with convenience that makes few things actually worthwhile all contribute to the game's sad decline.
I am going to make this point abundantly clear: the outing of characters, be they alts, guides, clandestine squirrels, or former Divine, will not be tolerated. I would also remind everyone that a modicum of maturity is one of the requirements to play Lusternia, and we expect you to act accordingly.
Wait wait are you saying that it's illegal to note someone was a former divine OUTSIDE of the forums?
Edit: Since my post has already been flagged by our local forum police, I'll expand on my response.
It's against the rules on the forums for a reason, and if the divine could keep it from happening ingame, they likely would as well. The people who are divine do it for a number of reasons, and I can promise you it's not because "They like having the power to screw with people", but generally because they enjoy Lusternia and want to make it better for other people. They don't get paid beyond the satisfaction of giving people a reason to stay around Lusternia just that much more, and perhaps even a feeling of satisfaction from seeing something they've created being used and enjoyed. One of the best feelings in the world as a designer is seeing someone use a weapon/armour/whatever that I've created, something I've personally added to the game. I can only imagine the joy of creating an area, populating it with mobs and perhaps a quest, and watching as it becomes a part of Lusternia, with people running around it and basically making all the time I put into it worthwhile.
And the last thing we need is to treat these people like the things they've done isn't worthwhile, or what they did didn't matter. I don't always agree with the divine on how they handle things as administrators, but I'll always appreciate the things they do for us as creators and RP'ers. Many of us know some players who have been divine, and I think these people should be treasured just that much more as someone who was judged good enough to add something permanent to a game we all enjoy.
Everiine said: The reason population is low isn't because there are too many orgs. It's because so many facets of the game are outright broken and protected by those who benefit from it being that way. An overabundance of gimmicks (including game-breaking ones), artifacts that destroy any concept of balance, blatant pay-to-win features, and an obsession with convenience that makes few things actually worthwhile all contribute to the game's sad decline.
It's simple really, leave outing to the people who play the character or Divine. They know best what is or isn't allowed, and what they themselves feel ok with or not. That way no accidents happen and nobody gets upset or hurt. Less drama, more enjoying the game
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My reason for never outing alts (and not caring which alt is whose) is simple: A character in-game should be its own entity, without OOC ties to other characters. If a Divine steps down and starts playing a mortal, be it a newly-created mortal or their own mortal, those mortals should be treated as any other would be. Knowing that "Oh hey, X used to be Divine Y" can really start messing with that, whether on a conscious or a subconscious level.
I'm pretty sure that if you're doing something like "CLT I hear Shaddus used to be Lyreth", the admin may not look too kindly on it.
Everiine said: The reason population is low isn't because there are too many orgs. It's because so many facets of the game are outright broken and protected by those who benefit from it being that way. An overabundance of gimmicks (including game-breaking ones), artifacts that destroy any concept of balance, blatant pay-to-win features, and an obsession with convenience that makes few things actually worthwhile all contribute to the game's sad decline.
If you're asking whether you can be shrubbed/banned for it, the answer is yes. Volunteer admin work hard to make this game enjoyable for players and we take a very firm stance against the harassment of admin. If we see players maliciously outing the identities of volunteers or attempting to use their identities to harass them, in any media or venue, you are not safe from punishments within the game.
They do not mind on clans so much (the rule for them is that they consider clans IC, so if someone takes something from an "ooc" clan and uses it IC they will not intervene), but they have said repeatedly that they are willing to roledock for OOC on other channels (such as squads or aetherships).
If we see players maliciously outing the identities of volunteers or attempting to use their identities to harass them, in any media or venue, you are not safe from punishments within the game.
Especially this.
Everiine said: The reason population is low isn't because there are too many orgs. It's because so many facets of the game are outright broken and protected by those who benefit from it being that way. An overabundance of gimmicks (including game-breaking ones), artifacts that destroy any concept of balance, blatant pay-to-win features, and an obsession with convenience that makes few things actually worthwhile all contribute to the game's sad decline.
If you're asking whether you can be shrubbed/banned for it, the answer is yes. Volunteer admin work hard to make this game enjoyable for players and we take a very firm stance against the harassment of admin. If we see players maliciously outing the identities of volunteers or attempting to use their identities to harass them, in any media or venue, you are not safe from punishments within the game.
Yeah but like. Now you're saying maliciously outting. What about casual conversations? And if so, I think an official policy needs written up somewhere...
My tweet, which is almost attached to the above few tweets.
Sometimes some of the most awesome people in Lusternia do the dumbest things when they get angry. I hate when people can't keep alts separate from each other. I'm not Shaddus IRL, I'm not a Mag irl, I'm not a Celestian irl. I'm me. Too many people think that if I main in one org and have an alt in another to "relax" or "unwind" or "have different rp", I must be spying or something similar. I'm very, very disappointed in a specific person today because I thought they were better than that.
Everiine said: The reason population is low isn't because there are too many orgs. It's because so many facets of the game are outright broken and protected by those who benefit from it being that way. An overabundance of gimmicks (including game-breaking ones), artifacts that destroy any concept of balance, blatant pay-to-win features, and an obsession with convenience that makes few things actually worthwhile all contribute to the game's sad decline.
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Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.
Can't be killed, but any time it enters your room all you hear on your Ship channel is "SPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACE"
The divine voice of Avechna, the Avenger reverberates powerfully, "Congratulations, Morkarion, you are the Bringer of Death indeed."
You see Estarra the Eternal shout, "Morkarion is no more! Mourn the mortal! But welcome True Ascendant Karlach, of the Realm of Death!
Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.
It's now not leaving a corpse when some people die, and haven't been ressed yet.
The divine voice of Avechna, the Avenger reverberates powerfully, "Congratulations, Morkarion, you are the Bringer of Death indeed."
You see Estarra the Eternal shout, "Morkarion is no more! Mourn the mortal! But welcome True Ascendant Karlach, of the Realm of Death!
The divine voice of Avechna, the Avenger reverberates powerfully, "Congratulations, Morkarion, you are the Bringer of Death indeed."
You see Estarra the Eternal shout, "Morkarion is no more! Mourn the mortal! But welcome True Ascendant Karlach, of the Realm of Death!
And the last thing we need is to treat these people like the things they've done isn't worthwhile, or what they did didn't matter. I don't always agree with the divine on how they handle things as administrators, but I'll always appreciate the things they do for us as creators and RP'ers. Many of us know some players who have been divine, and I think these people should be treasured just that much more as someone who was judged good enough to add something permanent to a game we all enjoy.
You have received a new honour! Congratulations! On this day, you have shown your willingness to ensure a bug-free Lusternia for everyone to enjoy. The face of Iosai the Anomaly unfolds before you, and within you grows the knowledge that you have earned the elusive and rare honour of membership in Her Order.
Curio Exchange - A website to help with the trading of curio pieces in Lusternia.
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Always stay in character (IC) on channels - you are playing the role of a person in a magical world called Lusternia.
So yes. Talking OOC on any channel (which no matter how you look at it discussing alts is) is, technically, against the rules.
"But paradise is locked and bolted...
We must make a journey around the world
to see if a back door has perhaps been left open."
-Heinrich Von Kleist, "On the Puppet Theater"
Sometimes some of the most awesome people in Lusternia do the dumbest things when they get angry. I hate when people can't keep alts separate from each other. I'm not Shaddus IRL, I'm not a Mag irl, I'm not a Celestian irl. I'm me. Too many people think that if I main in one org and have an alt in another to "relax" or "unwind" or "have different rp", I must be spying or something similar. I'm very, very disappointed in a specific person today because I thought they were better than that.