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satansaloser2005 · 05-20-2009, 01:03 PM

*Sally drags herself in offering her semi-usual apologies*

Yeah, the internet's normally not this bad. Rubbish.

Anyway, I really am here (well, you know what I mean) so if I'm being sub-ish I promise you that it's not on purpose. I'll see how things go toMorrow, but again, my apologies for not being able to talk more yesterDay.

Aganzir · 05-22-2009, 07:08 AM

I'm staffing at the International Philosophy Olympiad on Saturday & Sunday which means my activity will be pretty limited on day 3.

Nerwen · 05-22-2009, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaurcrist

I thought this game was supposed to be a fun game for all to work together and figure out who the baddies are. Well, I'm not having any fun at all and so I quit.

This is all your fault, tp!

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the phantom · 05-22-2009, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nerwen

This is all your fault, tp!

Oh, naturally. Which means, of course, if he's a baddie that I get all the credit for offing him. (Or if I'm a baddie and he's a goodie I also get all the credit for offing him.)

But he's exactly right in saying it's a game where you "work together and figure out who the baddies are". If you don't do those two things then it isn't much fun at all, so I'm not surprised he wasn't having fun.

Boromir88 · 05-22-2009, 07:29 AM

Hey really, just give it a rest. There's no reason to make it any worse.

wilwarin538 · 05-22-2009, 07:32 AM

Oh dear.....

Well, you all scared away a new player. That's lovely. Now my game will be known as the "scary game".

Philip dear, I adore you, but can you please be nice?

I've PMed Gaur to confirm that he indeed wants to leave, so if he does then I'll include it in my mid-Night narration.

wilwarin538 · 05-22-2009, 08:40 AM

Alright, I've decided to make a bit more of a serious comment on this situation.

We all love playing these games, that's obvious, and we put work and time into it, and I think that results in us getting a little intense. I can totally understand how someone unfamiliar with how the game functions and how other Downers act could be intimidated. Most everyone playing this game have played with each other before and are therefore familiar with how everyone is and therefore don't, for the most part, get offended by anyone. But someone new could take this sort of thing a very different way and it could turn them off totally to the Downs. I don't want this to happen, especially as a result of my game. We should want new people to join and take part in everything we do here, and be patient with them until they have learned and become accustomed to all us crazy people. We don't want people to be scared of being a member here or feel like they aren't welcome.

I trust everyone will take this into consideration and keep it in mind for future reference. If anyone has any comments about what I said here please PM me about it. After this I'd like the whole thing to just be dropped. I've put a lot of work into this game, and am very proud of it, I don't want it to be tainted because of all of this. I want everyone to enjoy this and have fun please.

Thanks everyone.

Also, a reminder everyone of SPM's sticky a the top of the Mirth Forum here.

wilwarin538 · 05-22-2009, 01:32 PM

Gaurcirst has decided to stick around, thanks to some kindness from another player. Which is greatly appreciated.

I expect everyone to be nice. I honestly will not hesitate to use my Mod fire powers.

Everyone have fun please.

05-20-2009, 01:03 PM	#1
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	Sally drags herself in offering her semi-usual apologies Yeah, the internet's normally not this bad. Rubbish. Anyway, I really am here (well, you know what I mean) so if I'm being sub-ish I promise you that it's not on purpose. I'll see how things go toMorrow, but again, my apologies for not being able to talk more yesterDay. __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

05-22-2009, 07:08 AM	#2
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	I'm staffing at the International Philosophy Olympiad on Saturday & Sunday which means my activity will be pretty limited on day 3. __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

05-22-2009, 07:29 AM	#5
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	Hey really, just give it a rest. There's no reason to make it any worse. __________________ Fenris Penguin

05-22-2009, 07:32 AM	#6
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	Oh dear..... Well, you all scared away a new player. That's lovely. Now my game will be known as the "scary game". Philip dear, I adore you, but can you please be nice? I've PMed Gaur to confirm that he indeed wants to leave, so if he does then I'll include it in my mid-Night narration. __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

05-22-2009, 08:40 AM	#7
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	Alright, I've decided to make a bit more of a serious comment on this situation. We all love playing these games, that's obvious, and we put work and time into it, and I think that results in us getting a little intense. I can totally understand how someone unfamiliar with how the game functions and how other Downers act could be intimidated. Most everyone playing this game have played with each other before and are therefore familiar with how everyone is and therefore don't, for the most part, get offended by anyone. But someone new could take this sort of thing a very different way and it could turn them off totally to the Downs. I don't want this to happen, especially as a result of my game. We should want new people to join and take part in everything we do here, and be patient with them until they have learned and become accustomed to all us crazy people. We don't want people to be scared of being a member here or feel like they aren't welcome. I trust everyone will take this into consideration and keep it in mind for future reference. If anyone has any comments about what I said here please PM me about it. After this I'd like the whole thing to just be dropped. I've put a lot of work into this game, and am very proud of it, I don't want it to be tainted because of all of this. I want everyone to enjoy this and have fun please. Thanks everyone. Also, a reminder everyone of SPM's sticky a the top of the Mirth Forum here. __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

05-22-2009, 01:32 PM	#8
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	Gaurcirst has decided to stick around, thanks to some kindness from another player. Which is greatly appreciated. I expect everyone to be nice. I honestly will not hesitate to use my Mod fire powers. Everyone have fun please. __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin