RAGNAROK COURT MEETING

January 18, 2001

Audience Hall

You are standing within the grand audience chamber in Ragnarok Palace. At the

north end of the chamber sit two large crystal thrones. Extending from the

thrones to the doorway to the south is a plush red carpet, where those

wishing audience may approach the thrones. The crystal drawbridge to the

south is down, and the gates are open, allowing egress from the palace.

There are three obvious exits: south, exit and leave.

Kaz asks: What is a Juggalo? (evil).

Spiritluv Utuk Xul wants YOUR soul! (defiler).

Myrashka is idle (evil).

Darien fell head over feet (evil).

Stalkmon sez: What's Club 29? (lifegiver).

Cortez the Seething Magmafist (devilkin).

Fizban is wandering around aimlessly (usually AFK).

Lupus Wolf Lord of Souls (owns yours)! (evil).

Winterstorm - StormLeader of Clan Tempest! (nice).

Jazmen Jones the Pocket Searcher! (nice).

Derr the Deathless Phoenix (devilkin).

Sugarpop the "21st Century Digital boy..." (preserver).

Tasselhoff is sickened by stile:) (mender).

Puck the Recycler, Gimme dem Bottles! (nasty).

Nalina sez: No Day But Today (saintly).

X is Knight of the Woeful Countenance (quixotic).

Abernathy, the Court Scribe.

Grimalkin the Keeper of How Many? (whiskey).

Stile chant's app me baby.. app me... (Nefarious).

Tasha says: Welcome to our first court in .... ages

Tasha says: X and I are so glad you were able to make it..

Tasha says: We have a bunch of stuff on the agenda.. so i'm gonna start

moving along ;)

Tasha says: First and foremost.. this is my first court and i'm a wreck, sorry

;)

Tasha takes a deeeeep breath.

Vicious arrives.

X makes a magical gesture.

A ball of fire explodes in the sky.

Fizban says: ah!

Tasha says: We have the pleasure of having our Gods with us tonight, as well

;)

Fizban says: oh... um...

Fizban says: a court!

Fizban smiles happily.

Tasha says: And since you are all here, we're extremely glad that you care

enough to take part in the status of the mud

Fizban says: my, my.

Kryptonite arrives.

Fizban says: it's been quite a long time now.

Grym arrives.

Fizban says: oops, sorry, didn't mean to interrupt.

Fizban sits down.

Tasha chuckles politely.

Tasha says: by all means..

Myrashka says: yes you did;)

Fizban stands up again.

Fizban says: wait, though...

Fizban frowns.

Fizban shakes his head.

Fizban says: who's in charge here?

Fizban peers around the room.

Myrashka points at Fizban.

Fizban says: other than me, I mean.

Tasha points at Fizban.

Myrashka points at Tamzilla

Nalina points at Tasha and X.

Fizban says: Cause... I think...

Tasha points at Lupus?

Fizban shakes his head.

Kryptonite says: i will be if no one else wants to be:)

Lupus stands up.

Fizban says: no, this isn't right.

Puck says: eek

Darien chuckles politely.

Nalina says: elwing?

Lupus bows to Fizban gracefully.

Jazmen says: Galadriel?

Myrashka points in 15 directions with his 3 arms.

Lupus sits down.

Myrashka points at Fizban.

Ayla says: Galadriel

Fizban says: No, I'm sorry, but this won't do at all.

Fizban walks up to the thrones next to Tasha and X.

Fizban clears his throat.

Jazmen raises her eyebrows.

Fizban peers at Tasha.

Fizban says: no, sorry. I just don't think I can see you as our new Governor.

Tasha pouts.

X winces in pain.

Darien quirks an eyebrow.

Fizban says: nothing personal.

Myrashka quivers.

Tasselhoff gasps in astonishment!

Fizban pats Tasha on the back.

Tasha sighs heavily and looks very sad.

Elwing smirkles radiantly.

Nalina smirkles radiantly.

Puck grins mischievously.

Ayla grins mischievously.

Jazmen chuckles politely.

Fizban says: I mean, we need someone in a position of... well, more authority

to run the mud.

Myrashka says: go elwing!

Arklow adjusts his lightning rods.

Vicious smirks.

Cortez raises his eyebrows.

Elwing shakes her head.

Sugarpop ponders the situation.

X mutters to himself.

Fizban says: You see, it is custom that when a monarch is away, he or she

appoints a trusted steward to watch over the realms and rule in their

stead.

Fizban says: until such time as they return.

Fizban says: And as esteemed a position as Governor is, it's just not the

same.

Fizban says: Now, X...

Fizban ponders the situation.

Fizban nods solemnly.

X stands up.

Fizban nods solemnly.

Fizban says: yes, yes, I think you would do well as our Governor here in Rag.

Stile faints and lands with a thud!

X mutters: Big shoes and empty guinness glasses to fill, there.

Fizban says: I will now decreee officially what was put in place by Aedin

recently and pronounce you Governor of Ragnarok.

Tasha curtseys to X gracefully.

Fizban draws his sword.

Fizban places his sword on X's shoulder.

X goes down on one knee before Fizban.

Fizban is careful to put the pointy side the right way.

Myrashka bows to X gracefully.

Fizban says: Rise, Governor X.

Tasha claps for her friend!

Myrashka says: don't let this go to your head bucko- i only bow once;)

Myrashka claps. 

Darien gives a round of applause.

Tasselhoff cheers excitedly!

Myst applaudes wholeheartedly.

Derr gives a round of applause.

X stands before the Gods and everyone else.

Grym claps.

Stile gives a round of applause.

Ayla claps.

Fizban says: Take your place among the leadership of Ragnarok and serve well.

Puck cheers excitedly!

Arklow cheers excitedly!

Jazmen gives a round of applause.

Galadriel shimmers in behind you.

Myrashka cheers excitedly!

Vicious claps.

Winterstorm cheers excitedly!

Ayla cheers excitedly!

Fizban smiles happily.

Elwing smiles happily.

Tasselhoff claps. 

Nalina curtseys to Galadriel gracefully.

Stalkmon gives a round of applause.

Galadriel smiles happily.

Sugarpop goes 'Woo woo!'.

Darien curtseys to X gracefully.

Myrashka prostrates himself on the floor before the Queen of all.

X mutters: I promise to uphold the position as governor, and serve the mud with all the

flavor and wisdom as asked of me.

Galadriel takes her seat

Elwing sends a fireball into the sky spelling out: *G*R*A*T*Z* to X!!

X sits in the well-worn Governor's seat, still warm.

Fizban says: I pledge to do what I can to support you in your office. Serve

with honor, sir.

Tasha grins evilly.

X bows gracefully.

Fizban turns to Tasha.

Fizban says: now...

Fizban says: As I said,

Fizban says: we really need only one Governor, and I have appointed X to that

position.

Tasha nods solemnly.

X smiles slowly.

Fizban says: Tasha, can you agree to uphold this appointment and support the

decision?

Tasha says: with my whole heart

Fizban nods solemnly.

Fizban says: very good, then.

Galadriel smiles at Tasha happily.

Fizban says: very too.

Galadriel smiles at X happily.

Fizban says: So. We still have a problem, it seems.

Tasha quirks an eyebrow.

Fizban says: Galadriel and I would like to be a more constant presence here...

Fizban says: Yet circumstances still do not offer us that luxury at this time.

Fizban says: So we are still in need of one to carry our torch who will do as

we would have done...

Fizban says: ...carry on in our tradition...

Fizban says: ...preserve the flavor and quality of Ragnarok...

Tasha listens carefully.

Fizban rises fully next to his throne.

Fizban says: Tasha, approach and kneel before us.

Elwing shoves Tasha forward.

Fizban draws his wand and sceptre.

Tasha stumbles onto the floor and kneels before the Gods.

Fizban says: Not lightly do we do this, but with confidence in your abilities

and loyalties to the realm...

Fizban places his sceptre on Tasha's shoulder.

Fizban says: I hereby grant upon thee, Tasha, the rights, duties and

responsibilities...

Fizban says: and the title of Lady Steward of the Realms of Ragnarok.

Fizban whispers, we'll fix the title string later...

Myrashka cheers excitedly!

Stile gives a round of applause.

Elwing sends a fireball into the sky spelling out: *G*R*A*T*Z* to Tasha!!

X gives a round of applause.

Puck goes 'Woo woo!'.

Arklow hailses the new Lady Steward!

Kryptonite cheers excitedly!

Tasselhoff cheers excitedly!

Vicious cheers excitedly!

Fizban says: arise, Lady Tasha.

Sugarpop faints and lands with a thud!

Darien cheers excitedly!

Grym cheers excitedly!

Stile cheers wildly!

Stalkmon gives a round of applause.

Sugarpop cheers excitedly!

Myst whistles appreciatively.

Myrashka says: uh stewardess - coffee over here please

Tasselhoff sends a fireball into the sky spelling out: *G*R*A*T*Z* to Tasha!!

Jazmen claps.

Stile faints and lands with a thud!

Tasha stands up but is still wobbling.

Myrashka bows to Tasha gracefully.

Vicious whistles appreciatively.

Nalina cuddles Tasha.

Kaz stands up.

Derr says: Yay for you! =)

Ayla gives a round of applause.

Kaz says: Congratulations to you both.

Kaz bows deeply in japanese fashion.

Myrashka ooos at the new level in the who list.

Stile bows before the Lady tasha.

Darien hugs Tasha warmly.

Tasha says: I promise to give my whole heart and soul to Rag... as I have for

a long long time now :)

Grym bows before the lady Tasha Lady Steward of the Realms

Ayla hugs Tasha warmly.

Fizban sinks back into his throne.

Fizban nods solemnly.

Fizban says: Many thanks for your service in the past, and future.

Siltharin arrives.

Galadriel says: yes, many thanks.

Fizban says: may you have the wisdom to rule with fairness and honor.

Tasha says to Fizban and Galadriel: Thank you for your confidence.

Grym says: she'll do a great job like always

Fizban says: Now, then... I've meddled enough. Lady Tasha, I believe you have

a Court in session...

Fizban grins evilly.

Darien nods in agreement.

Stile cheers excitedly!

Tasselhoff nods solemnly.

Grym says: sorry for interupting

Tasha looks at all her friends, too. Thank you all.

Grym slinks back to his seat

Darien smiles.

Ellyn arrives in a puff of smoke.

Tasha takes another deep breath.

Tasha says: alright.. then

Tasha says: ummm... oh yes. Change ;)

Tasha says: Well, we were all surprised to see Aedin go - truthfully there

were warning signs.. but I certainly missed them.

Apocalipse arrives in a puff of smoke.

Tasha says: None the less, he'll be missed - considerably. BUT i'm very glad

that he left such good guilds and realms to keep us entertained

X mutters: hear hear

Stile nods happily.

Sugarpop rumbles: especially the weed

Stile grins at Nalina evilly.

Tasha says: He wrote mail to X and I after his post.. and he apologized but

gave us one last piece of advice... 'Don't be afraid to change things'

Tasha says: So we're gonna do a bit of shakin' things up ;)

Tasha says: Btw, of major importance - we all need to give a quick round of

applause to Fiz and Gala for chasing the lag monster away. It's MUCH

better.

Nalina goes 'Woo woo!'.

Tasselhoff cheers excitedly!

X whistles appreciatively.

Tasha says: And a change we ALL welcome ;)

Ellyn claps.

Spiritluv cheers excitedly!

Sugarpop cheers excitedly!

Grym cheers excitedly!

Cortez cheers excitedly!

Fizban smiles happily.

Darien nogs noggingly.

Ellyn cheers excitedly!

Myst claps briefly.

Stile cheers wildly!

Elwing cheers excitedly!

Puck whistles appreciatively.

Vicious cheers excitedly!

Ayla gives a round of applause.

Stalkmon says: yeah.

Sugarpop rumbles: here here

Arklow leads cheering!

Sugarpop chuckles politely.

Fizban says: glad to help.

Stile says: there there...

Tasha says: Ok.. there are two things we want to enhance around here.. Being

positive and generating progress.

Tasha says: Being positive isn't an easy thing to do;) We all have those

moments... those days.. those weeks.. etc

Sugarpop nods solemnly.

Darien nods in agreement.

Tasha says: But starting from the wizranks all the way down, i'd like to

encourage everyone to just smile more often.. get back on top of the

gratz's.. help newbies BEFORE finding out if they are an alt.... ;)

Tasha puts a note to herself to remind Cherokee to eat less newbies, too.

Sugarpop smiles happily.

Tamzilla chuckles.

Tasha says: Anyhow, just to get our spirits up, make this a happy place to

hang out - a fun place we all call home

Tasha says: Second.. progress.. We haven't seen a ton of wizards around..

even less coding..

Sugarpop nods solemnly.

Tasha says: So - we decided to re-vamp the app - sponsor system

Stile blushes.

Siltharin perks.

Spiritluv listens carefuly

Tasha says: effectively immediately we're going to a non-mentoring more team

guided approach to apprentices

Sugarpop cheers excitedly!

Tasselhoff goes 'Woo woo!'.

Darien smiles happily.

Siltharin does the disco duck.

Grym raises his hand

Arklow points his finger at Grym.

Tasha says: simply not having enough sponsors to go around made this a viable

option for us.. And i hope it turns out as successful as it's promising

to

Grym reraises his hand

Tasha says: Basically, an apprentice will be approved by X and myself and

allowed in teh wizranks..

Tasha whispers to Grym: The bathroom is 2 doors down, to the right.

Darien snickers.

Nalina tries not to giggle.

Stile smiles happily.

Tour-guide Barbie says: Please hold all questions until the end of the tour.

Arklow shrugs helplessly.

Tasselhoff giggles.

Nalina blinks.

Tasha says: and then they'll have both a specific 'buddy' (another wiz or app)

AND the wiz staff in general to ask

Tasha says: anyhow, I wrote a help document about, i'll let you read the

specifics. there are some changes though, to the status quo

Tasha says: first.. we changed the app trail period from 3 to 6 months

Grym nods solemnly.

Stile raises his eyebrows.

Stile cheers excitedly!

Tasha says: to give you all a bit more breathing room :)

Tasha says: the other 'new' gotcha about this is that we now require any new

or recently re-apped folks to dedicate their playing time to that

apprentice character for the first month after they get accepted.

X mutters: Strictly!

X pounds his fists for emphasis.

Nalina licks X.

Jazmen grins evilly.

X mutters: Sort of a 'boot camp' for wizazds.

Apocalipse says: glad i am past that

Stalkmon says: lick?

Tasha says: the reason for this is two-fold... 1) so that you get used to it

up there...

Tasha says: and become comfortable with us, interacting with us - and to get

on a good solid footing to creating your realm

Tasha says: and 2) less distractions for you and your fellow wizards will know

that you are sincere about learning and gaining experience in this new

role

X mutters: It's really a good plan for the mud as a whole, as there will be more realms and

more qualified wizards to maintain them.

Tasha says: ooh.. yes... the other thing. we'll only accept 4 new apps a

month

Sugarpop faints and lands with a thud!

Tasha says: so we have less of the blind-leading-the-blind syndrome

Tasha says: and if this is a problem? i'll be thrilled ;)

Siltharin is booking february.

Tasha says: k, this is a big change.. anyone have questions?

Puck would be cheering, if she were the type to emote during court. ;)

Jazmen raises her hand.

Sugarpop rumbles: can we go from Hero to Wiz?

Apocalipse shakes his head.

Grym raises his hand

Tasselhoff raises hand.

X mutters: I'd like you to raise your hand if you have a question about the new app system.

Winterstorm says: lvl 40 ninja heros can ...or used to be able too

X mutters: Jazmen was first.

Jazmen stands up.

Sugarpop raise hand

Jazmen says: Old Apps who have/had sponosrs no longer need them?

X mutters: Under the new system, they will not need their old sponsors.

X mutters: But it would be a good idea to pick a buddy.

Jazmen says: Ok, thank you...done.

Jazmen sits down.

X mutters: Tasselhoff?

Jaenelle arrives.

Tasselhoff rumbles: I wanted to know what you and Tasha will be looking for in

new apprentices.

Stile says: cash

Stile smiles happily.

Apocalipse grins evilly.

Tasselhoff peers at Stile.

Tasha grins evilly.

Nalina grins mischievously.

X mutters: We're going to release an App app for you to read and fill out.

Darien hushes Stile.

Ayla grins evilly.

Tasselhoff nods solemnly.

Tamzilla grins.

Tasselhoff sits down.

X mutters: And your ability to suck up and/or grovel.

Tasselhoff rumbles: yes X, sir.

X mutters: sorry, skipped Grym.

Grym stands up.

Myrashka raises his hand.

Grym says: when the wizards numbers has increased will the old sponsor system

be used again?

Tasha gets out the Magic 8 ball.

Tasha shakes it up good.

Daedalus arrives.

Grym says: i gotcha Tasha

X mutters: If this system works well for the mud, i don't see why we'd go back to a system

that made us stagnant...but it may work for us.

Arklow peers anxiously over Tasha's shoulder..

X mutters: Ok, Sugarpop?

Sugarpop stands up.

Sugarpop rumbles: Um, can we go from hero to Wiz?

Sugarpop smiles happily.

X mutters: Yes, unless you are named after a sugary cereal.

Myrashka throws his head back and cackles gleefully!

Tasha pokes X in the ribs.

Stalkmon laughs hysterically.

X mutters: But seriously folks, no..you'd need a new character.

Sugarpop rumbles: ok... pick on Sugarpop everyone

Myrashka says: okay, you heard the guy

X mutters: Oh, you love the attention.

Vicious grins evilly.

Myrashka picks a piece out of Sugarpop and POPS it into his mouth...

Daedalus pickses some Sugarpop.

Tamzilla cringes.

Tasselhoff licks Sugarpop.

Darien drags Myrashka away from Sugarpop

Elwing tosses Sugarpop into a nearby bowl of milk.

Sugarpop sits down.

Nalina goes 'Woo woo!' at Elwing.

Sugarpop growls.

X mutters: Ok ok, settle down.

Jaenelle giggles.

X mutters: Myrashka?

Myrashka stands up.

Myrashka says: okay, so will the new app form be as involved as the original?

and if yes, will those who are re-apping have to refill out the form, or

can they use the original to substitute (assuming nothing major other

than sponsorship h

X mutters: If you've timed out as an app, i /think/ you won't need to reapply.

Myrashka isn't sure what that statement means.

Calvin soars in.

X mutters: er..this just in...

X mutters: you'll need to re apply.

Stile acks!

Stile handles x an app now

Spiritluv says: I think that makes sense

Tasha says: the whole system is changing. if you are not currently an app

(stile calm down) then we need to fit you into the new system

Jazmen cringes frightfully.

X mutters: A fresh application will give us a better idea of your direction.

Myrashka says: even if the direction hasn't changed?

Myrashka says: no offense, but the original app form took a few hours to fill

out

X mutters: This one is True or False.

Myrashka nods solemnly.

X grins mischievously.

Tasha says: unless you did something drastic as an app the first time (like

cheated, harassed players, broke rules, etc) or didn't get a stich of

coding done, it should be fine - but we're gonna do it on a case by case

basis

Arklow rolls on the floor laughing!

Tasha says: there are also new/different questions on the new app app

X mutters: Was that all the questions?

Nalina says: if i think of one, i'll let you know

Myst raises his hand.

Tasha says: yeah, you can of course talk to us later, anyhow

X mutters: Myst, you have the floor. Please return it when yer done.

Tasha says: and the help doc should help

Myst says: Quick question: Can we see this APP app? Is so, how?

Myst says: That's all, thank you.

Tasha says: yes, it's in the help doc. i just didnt' want 30 people reading

it all at once during the meeting

Tasha says: Ok. there's really only one thing else that we're gonna change on

a guild basis (at this time)

Tasha says: er.. mud basis

Tasha says: and.. that would be guilds

Darien chuckles politely.

Tamzilla giggles.

Tasha says: BUT before you freak ;)

Jazmen freaks out.

Tasha says: (remember... think positively)

Tasha says: The goal here is to make them all a bit more equal in the 'fun to

play' catagory

Tasha says: while NOT throwing them out of the balance that Larva and Aedin

worked so hard to create

Tasha says: so, for example.. and this is sorta greek to me..

Tasha says: but Maelstrom is working on making the other 3 ryu's as

competitive as the most popular one

Nalina nods solemnly.

Jazmen nods solemnly.

Tasha says: (for ninja)

X mutters: Many of the once-popular guilds have lost their sense of identity, and we'd like

to make them appealing and make folks proud of their guild.

X mutters: as opposed to impotent.

Tasha says: and he's doing some weapons tweaking, as well - some calculation

errors were found and fixed that will help Ninja as a whole

Tasha says: Pips and I are working on fae a bit.. trying to switch out some

out spells for a few new ones.

Tasha says: and X is working on the often-neglected Hero Guild

Gregory arrives.

X smiles happily.

Lupus bows to X gracefully.

Stile raises his hand

Tasha looks for tour-guide barbie.

Jazmen drools.

Tasha says: umm.. elem and bard we're not touching for now

Arklow wipes Jazmen's drool..

Tasha says: that all of them?

Tamzilla sulks in the corner.

Puck says: necromancer

Tasha grins evilly.

X mutters: Since they need the least work.

Tasha says: ah, necro

Grym clears his throat

Tamzilla nogs noggingly. 

Jaenelle grins evilly.

Nalina comforts Grym.

Tasha says: I dunno about Necro.. Larva is still active ;)

Tasha says: but i have mail into him about it

Grym nods solemnly.

Tasha says: but honest, we're not going into a huge 'balancing' thing

Grym says: we still have bugs that need fixed

X mutters: I think he's going to make it as attractive as necros can get. If yer into that

sort of thing.

Tasha chuckles politely.

Jazmen grins at X evilly.

Arklow nogs noggingly.

Stalkmon grins mischievously.

X mutters: Ok, Stile, you had a question?

Stile nods solemnly.

Jaenelle grins at Grym mischievously.

Stile says: regarding fae....

Stile says: any word on carmas long looked for changes?

Stile says: or no new info on that?

Tasha says: well

X mutters: To fill folks in on what he's talking about...

Siltharin hugs Sugarpop.

Roulf arrives.

X mutters: Awhile back, Carma and a few other fae supporters came up with an ambitious plan

to diversify the fae guild into two sections..

Tasha says: Carma has a ton of documentataion in his directories that we're

going to look at - but a total guild rewrite (as he was intending) isn't

going to happen right now. BUT. he does have different spells and such

that we are considStile nods solemnly.

X mutters: The result will likely be an amalgam of the two.

Sugarpop raise hand

Tasha says: for now, anyhow

X mutters: Sugarpop?

Sugarpop rumbles: are you going to add penalties to leaving guilds like Fae

guild?

Grym raises his hand

Tasha says: There are penatlies for leaving guilds.. as set by the guild

creator

X mutters: There's a little penalty called 'death' for leaving Fae. We can add to that if

you'd like.

Sugarpop rumbles: ok

Tasha says: they just all aren't death. Some are stats.. some are money

Sugarpop rumbles: that would be good

Tasha says: huh?

X mutters: But if that's a concern, we will look at it.

X mutters: Grym?

Grym says: if and when new wizards reach approriate levels in the wiz guild

are you going to allow new guilds

Tasha says: Absolutely

Grym nods solemnly.

Grym says: one more question

Tasha says: we're -looking- for progress :)

Grym says: what level would that bee

Grym says: er be

Myrashka gets out the magic 8 ball again and hands it to Tasha.

Tasha says: umm.. it's really a case by case thing

Tasha says: Aedin opened a guild as a wiz.. others as Elders. it just

depends

Grym nods.

Grym says: I'm realitively new i didn't know

X mutters: Anyone else?

Tasha says: nod.. that's fine ;)

Tasha says: alright.. if you have any more questions, just ask us

Tasha says: er.. later

Tasha says: Next thing...

Azazel arrives.

Tasha says: Pips couldn't be here tonight - BUT she's got a surprise coded up

Darien grins.

Azazel says: Hewwo.

Tasha says: She's gonna release it this weekend - only one catch, though..

Daedalus arrives.

Tasselhoff waves at Azazel.

Darien listens.

Tasha says: it's ONLY for level 40+ heros ;)

Puck goes 'Woo woo!'.

Tamzilla Oooos.

Lupus snaps his fingers.

Darien bahs.

Myst raises his eyebrows.

Nalina says: woo 40+heroes!!

X nudges Lupus.

Tamzilla pokes Lupus in the ribs.

Lupus says: i'm not over lvl 40

X mutters: 40 and up ;)

Lupus refuses to level.

Siltharin readies Fiz II

Puck says: I think that means 40 and up

Jazmen grins at Lupus evilly.

Winterstorm ponders good surprise or bad surprise

Nalina grins at Winterstorm evilly.

Tasha says: okie.. that's about all the official business. I just want to say

thank you for sticking with us so long.. and we're looking forward to rag

getting bigger.. better and yes, yes, yes - more fun and silly!

Geman arrives.

X mutters: We wouldn't tease about a bad suprise, we'd just drop it on you.

Tasha says: So.. we're gonna open up the floor again.. to general

questions/comments, etc

Grym nods solemnly.

Winterstorm says: Pips is still new :>

Tasha says: same as always, raise hand - X will recognize you

Darien raises her hand.

Grym raises his hand

X mutters: Darien, go for it.

Darien says: Aside from congratulating X and Tasha, which I do

wholeheartedly...

Darien says: I want to thank Fizban and Galadriel for keeping this MUD here

all these years.

Stile cheers excitedly!

X goes 'Woo woo!'.

Azazel gives a round of applause.

Grym claps.

Tasselhoff claps.

Stalkmon cheers excitedly!

Stalkmon gives a round of applause.

Lupus pokes Fizban with his stick.

Myst applauds wholeheartedly.

Fizban bows gracefully.

Darien says: I know I'm not the only one that calls Ragnarok a second home and

it's time we recognize who makes it possible.

Arklow cheers excitedly!

Darien says: done

Galadriel curtseys gracefully.

Myrashka gasps in astonishment!

Fizban says: There were many times we could have or should have turned it off,

but have wanted to keep it going somehow.

Arklow beams with joy!

Jazmen cheers excitedly!

Stile raises his hand

Puck cheers excitedly!

Grym cheers excitedly!

Sugarpop chuckles politely.

Arklow hugs Fizban.

Darien hugs Fizband and Galadriel both in turn.

Arklow hugs Galadriel.

Vicious claps.

Lupus bows to Fizban gracefully.

Tasselhoff thanks Fizban profusely.

Lupus bows to Galadriel gracefully.

Daedalus thanks Fizban profusely.

Puck thanks Fizban and Galadriel profusely.

Daedalus thanks Galadriel profusely.

Grym bows gracefully.

Fizban smiles happily.

Stile raises his hand

Jazmen says: Just throw money at them :)

Tasha chuckles politely.

Nalina says: how bout m&ms instead?

Lupus holds out a coin.. poor hero.

Sugarpop flips coin at fizban.

(Gregory bows deeply at both Fizban and Galadriel.)

Sugarpop flips coin at galadriel.

Myrashka coughs noisily.

Myrashka says: where's the guiness?

Tasha gasps in astonishment!

Lupus snuggles up to Puck.

Tasha says: yes

Tasha creates A huge bottle of wine

Arklow drinks beer.

Nalina says: um..

Lupus gives keg to Arklow.

Nalina says: stile raised his hand...

Daedalus smiles at Tasha happily.

Grym 's arm is getting tired

Arklow sweeps Lupus across the dance floor.

Lupus goes 'Woo woo!' at Arklow.

X mutters: Anything else, Darien?

(Azazel wishes Audric was here.)

Tamzilla holds Grym's arm up for him.

Tasselhoff thanks Tasha profusely.

Stile smiles happily.

Darien already said "done"

Darien tickles X.

X mutters: Grym, i already know yer question, and sorry, i'm spoken for.

Tasha grabs a bottle of beer and carefully pours a glass for you.

Tamzilla laughs.

Grym kicks X.

Darien laughs.

Arklow faints and lands with a thud!

X mutters: But you can ask anyways.

Lupus hugs X.

Stalkmon giggles.

Lupus winks at X suggestively.

Elwing drinks ale.

Darien drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

Grym says: has a new sheriff been appointed and if yes who is it

Tasselhoff drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

Jazmen says: Me!

Nalina goes 'Woo woo!' at Jazmen.

Winterstorm says: ooo good question

Stalkmon faints and lands with a thud!

Derr drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

Jazmen snickers.

Jazmen drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

X mutters: Good question, yep. I'll be filling in as Sheriff till we have more options.

Azazel drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

Stalkmon drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

Gregory drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

Myrashka raises his hand.

Grym says: thank you

Grym bows to X gracefully.

X smiles happily.

Lupus drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

X mutters: Myrashka, shake it, you have the floor.

Myrashka says: uh - Stile first i believe

Darien nods solemnly.

Myrashka bows to Stile gracefully.

Nalina nods solemnly.

X mutters: I know.

Gregory hiccups.

Myrashka laughs hysterically.

X tickles Stile.

X mutters: Ok, Stile?

Stile says: k... i joked about cash before _but_

Stile says: long ago.. fiz and gal... they looked for contributions.. i

pledged.. but cash came up short for a long time...

Stile says: just want to kinda put a word in for such donations...

Jazmen drinks beer.

Sugarpop rumbles: you mean real cash?

Stile says: i'm mailing my check tommorrow.. 1.5 yrs late.. but like i ever do

anything on time...

Darien nods.

Stile nods solemnly.

Grym says: the web page has more on that topic

Sugarpop nods solemnly.

Stile says: fiz and gal pay outta pocket and via donation...

Fizban says: thanks! It all helps keep the equipment and DSL line going...

Fizban smiles happily.

Sugarpop rumbles: how often do they pay?

Stile says: basically... to the gods... i'ts my way of saying thank you. For

somewhere safe and insane to come to.

Stile says: done :)

Arklow nods solemnly.

Arklow pats Stile on the back.

X mutters: Thanks for bringing that up, Stile..it's still a vital need of the mud's.

Lupus wonders if this means he can finially buy that wizard he wanted.

X mutters: Myrashka, you ready?

Myrashka nods solemnly.

Stile nods solemnly.

Myrashka raises his glass.

Myrashka says: okay - FIRST - to Aedin, may he rot in....oh - yeah... family

mud :)

(Vicious raises his hand)

Darien smirks.

Stile grins evilly.

Galadriel pokes Myrashka in the ribs.

Arklow rolls his eyes in disbelief.

Myrashka says: SECOND - to X for marrying the right person to work his way up

to the top

X smirks.

Nalina giggles.

Darien snickers.

X mutters: work it, right. i just outlasted everyone else.

Tasha groans loudly.

Myrashka says: THIRD - for the many accolades the Gods deserve, but until

recently, weren't around to hear...

Fizban blushes.

Tasha says: dude, we don't have that much beer

Myrashka says: and FINALLY - To Ragnorak - may it live on in chaos, harmony

and all that

Myrashka toasts everyone.

Lupus nods solemnly.

Gregory says: hear hear!

Myrashka drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

Tasha says: Cheers!

Darien clinks her imaginary glass

Arklow takes a long draw from the keg.

Tasha drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

Fizban says: what's magic for if you can't keep the refreshments coming?

Nalina raises her hand.

Fizban nudges Tasha.

Elwing drops: keg.

Puck gives guinness to Darien.

Tasha looks drunk.

Myrashka grins evilly.

Darien thanks Puck profusely.

Arklow points his finger at Nalina.

Darien clinks her real glass :>

Darien drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

Tasha pulls 29 guinness out of her dress!

Grym points his finger at vicious.

Myst drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

Myrashka says: okay, that's it

Myrashka drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

Darien goes 'Woo woo!'.

X mutters: okey, Vicious (to keep this from going into tomorow...)

Puck whistles appreciatively at Tasha.

Gregory drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

Apocalipse creates A bottle of beer

Tasselhoff yawns.

Apocalipse drinks beer.

Sugarpop chuckles politely.

Puck drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

Tamzilla drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

Tasha says: hey, this was a fairly fast meeting;)

Sugarpop drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

Stalkmon drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

Ayla creates A glass of Guinness

Myrashka wishes he could pickup all the money flying around....

Lupus drops: glass.

Tasha asks X: anyone else with questions?

Ayla drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

Vicious says: Sorry lost it a sec

X mutters: Nalina? Go ahead.

Nalina says: me?

Nalina says: yay!!!

Puck blows and blows into a valve on the side of a wad of rubber. It

slowly inflates to reveal - gasp! - a life-size Aedin punching-bag doll!

Nalina stands up.

Darien throws her head back and cackles gleefully!

Myrashka punches the bag.

X pats Vicious on the back.

Puck grins evilly.

Nalina says: as tons of us know, we have 2, technically 3 clan leaders who are

MIA..

Myrashka gets bopped by the returning Aedin doll.

Darien nods solemnly.

X nods solemnly.

Sugarpop nods solemnly.

Nalina says: some of us are getting a tad bit bored with the lack of rp. can

those of us in leading positions meet about this?

Tasha cheers for Nalina!

Nalina says: and have a bit of a chat, so we can help remedy this problem?

Grym cheers excitedly!

Myrashka says: yeah - and remember, vote me as the leader of ALL CLANS

Darien gives a round of applause.

Stalkmon hugs Nalina.

Nalina says: just thought i'd toss that in there. thanks

X mutters: Take the initiative...the clans were designed to be player-run with as little

wiz interferance as possible.

Sugarpop bows gracefully.

X mutters: A good concern.

Puck raises her hand.

(Vicious raises his hand)

Ayla drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

Nalina says: well in that case, WS, X, and anyone else, i'd like to have a

little chat when time permits

Winterstorm says: suits me fine

Ayla looks drunk.

X mutters: Go on, Vicious.

Nalina says: now i'm really done. i'll be good

X nods solemnly.

Kiwi arrives.

Puck says: Hey

Lupus hugs Puck.

Vicious says: Thanks, sorry about kinda missing my earlier que...

X mutters: Quiet down, granny.

Vicious says: I was just wondering about the donations....

Puck mutters to herself.

X mutters: In particular?

Darien comforts Puck.

Vicious says: I recently signed up for pay-pal to use on my e-by sprees

Vicious says: Does Fiz have an account for donations???

Vicious says: Just would be a bit quicker/easier than mailing...

X mutters: I'm thinking he'll get back to you on that.

Vicious says: That's about it.

Ayla says: And safer as well

Puck raises her hand.

Fizban says: no, we've been taking checks to our PO box.

X mutters: go puck! go puck!

Fizban says: we could set up an online account, though, if enough people want

that.

Lupus tosses Puck at X.

Puck thanks X profusely.

Stile acks!

Nalina hugs Ainvar.

Lupus hugs Ainvar.

Tasselhoff acks!

Tamzilla jumps back suddenly.

Kiwi bows to Ainvar gracefully.

Puck says: Help yourselves.

Puck says: Thank you.

Nalina drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

Tasselhoff takes A glass of Guinness.

Tasselhoff drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

Tasselhoff drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

Tasselhoff grins evilly.

Arklow takes A glass of Guinness.

X mutters: Already trying to bribe, i see.

Puck says: Sorry for the spam. Toasts for Aedin and such. :)

Tour Guide Barbie says: We are so glad you came. Bye now. Buh bye. Please remember to

discard all candy wrappers and popcorn containers in the nearest trash receptacle.

Thank you. Bye bye now.

X goes 'Woo woo!'.

Arklow winks suggestively.

X mutters: Any further questions can be directed to us at a later time.

X mutters: we're here to serve.

Daedalus nods solemnly.

X drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

Arklow drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

Puck punchs Aedin and he goes flying across the room!

Aedin rises up and gives you a "can't-you-do-better-than-that-you-puny-chump"

sort of look.

Tasha cheers excitedly!

Tasselhoff drains a glass of Guinness in one long draught, leaving only a

foam moustache and a smile.

Tamzilla punchs Aedin in his smirking plastic face!

Darien laughs hysterically.

Aedin comes back up, grinning like an idiot.

Abernathy puts his quill away and breathes a sigh of relief.

Nalina rolls on the floor laughing!

X hiccups.

Tamzilla giggles.

Myrashka punchs Aedin right in his ugly rubber mug!

Aedin pops back up, his smirk untarnished.

Darien punchs Aedin a mighty blow, sending him to the pavement!

Ainvar chuckles politely.

Aedin rises again, chuckling at your misfortune.

Puck punchs Aedin and he goes down!

Aedin rises again, chuckling at your misfortune.