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[Mini-Spir]

>
Swordfyre just arrived.
>916

>l sword
Swordfyre traces a sign that contorts in the air while he forcefully incants a dark invocation...
>
Swordfyre gestures at you.
A void rips open in the area, directly above you!
Air sucked from your lungs.
+6 Hits.
Stunned for 1 round!

A number of items ranging from 4 to 23 feet from the void were picked up and sucked toward the blackness. The items did an accumulative damage of 71 as they caromed off Spir. The void disappears without further incident.
S>
Grumon just arrived.
S>
You are still stunned.
S>
You see Swordfyre Wintervale the Plaguebringer.
He appears to be a Faendryl Dark Elf.
He appears to be extremely old and tall. He has dark-rimmed milky white eyes and dusky skin. He has long, straight black hair. He has a gaunt face and angular pointed ears.
He is in good shape.
He is wearing a torn coal black cloak.
S>
The field mouse darts all around, generally being a great nuisance.
S>
Swordfyre says, "I told you."
S>report Swordfyre is attacking me
S>
A wraith just arrived.
>
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>
Swordfyre traces a sign that contorts in the air while he forcefully incants a dark invocation...
>
Swordfyre gestures at you.
A void rips open in the area, directly above you!
Roaring winds confuse you.
+8 Hits.
Stunned for 3 rounds!

Everything in the room seemed to stay in place. The void disappears without further incident.
S>
Swordfyre says, "Levae my friends alone."
S>
Xilirath grins at Swordfyre.
S>
Grumon asks, "You guys ok?"
S>
Swordfyre just disappeared.
S>
Grumon asks, "What's going on?"
S>
The wraith moans evilly!
A wraith claws at you!
AS: +137 vs DS: +367 with AvD: +37 + d100 roll: +53 = -140
A clean miss.
S>
Xilirath says, "Thanks sword."
S>chat Swordfyre says, "I told you."
>
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>
A wraith claws at you!
You block the attack with your shield!
>chat Swordfyre gestures at you.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>chat Swordfyre gestures at you.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>chat Swordfyre gestures at you.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>
A wraith draws inward for a moment!
>
Xilirath seems a bit weaker than before.
>chat Swordfyre just disappeared.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>l
[Minion Quarters]
You notice a wraith, a field mouse (sitting), the Xilirath disk and a flickering torch.
Also here: Grumon, Xilirath
Obvious exits: east, southeast, southwest, west
>'Yes, thanks Sword
You say, "Yes, thanks Sword."
>
The wraith moans evilly!
A wraith gestures at Xilirath!
A wraith hurls a freezing ball of pure cold at Xilirath!
AS: +127 vs DS: +129 with AvD: +39 + d100 roll: +20 = +57
A clean miss.
>
Xilirath swings an enruned ancient eonake mace at a wraith!
AS: +181 vs DS: +90 with AvD: +31 + d100 roll: +57 = +179
... and hits for 65 points of damage!
Painful attack flays the leg from thigh to calf.
New skin lies, snakelike, beneath the old.
>stance off
You are now in an offensive stance.
>516 wr

You intone a phrase of elemental power while raising your hands, invoking Mana Leech...
>
You gesture at a wraith.
CS: +292 - TD: +45 + CvA: +25 + d100: +73 == +345
Warding failed!
A dull grey beam momentarily materializes between you and the wraith!
The wraith shakes violently!
You feel a sudden rush of power as you absorb 30 mana!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
>
Xilirath swings an enruned ancient eonake mace at a wraith!
AS: +181 vs DS: +90 with AvD: +31 + d100 roll: +37 = +159
... and hits for 36 points of damage!
Strong hit rips arm from wrist to elbow.
The wound vanishes as the ethereal flesh swirls around in chaotic patterns.
>hea
>
You have some minor cuts and bruises on your left arm, some minor cuts and bruises on your right leg, and some minor cuts and bruises on your right hand.
You have old battle scars on your right hand.

Maximum Health Points: 112
Remaining Health Points: 29
You are feeling weakened.

Maximum Spirit Points: 10
Remaining Spirit Points: 10

Maximum Stamina Points: 63
Remaining Stamina Points: 63

>903 wr

>
Your hands glow with power as you invoke the phrase for Minor Water...
>loot
You gesture at a wraith.
You hurl a stream of water at a wraith!
AS: +331 vs DS: +73 with AvD: +30 + d100 roll: +40 = +328
... and hit for 112 points of damage!
A fine blow splits the back of the hand.
Tendrils of vapor intertwine as the wound seals before your eyes.
The wraith falls to the ground motionless.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
>
You search the wraith.
It had some flowing robes.
It didn't carry any silver.
It had nothing else of value.
A wraith turns to dust.
>l
[Minion Quarters]
You notice some flowing robes, a field mouse (sitting), the Xilirath disk and a flickering torch.
Also here: Grumon, Xilirath
Obvious exits: east, southeast, southwest, west
>
Grumon just went southeast.
>w
>
[Minion Quarters]
You notice a wraith, a wraith, a wraith and a wraith.
Obvious exits: east, west
>stance off
You are now in an offensive stance.
>518

You intone a phrase of elemental power while raising your hands, invoking Cone of Lightning...
You gesture at a wraith.
You hurl a powerful lightning bolt at a wraith!
AS: +331 vs DS: +68 with AvD: +50 + d100 roll: +1 = +314
... and hit for 176 points of damage!
Good hit!
Left shoulder is ripped from its socket then wriggles back into place.
The wraith falls to the ground motionless.

You hurl a powerful lightning bolt at a wraith!
AS: +331 vs DS: +68 with AvD: +50 + d100 roll: +40 = +353
... and hit for 215 points of damage!
Right arm ripped in half at elbow!
The fallen arm evaporates as a new one materializes.
The wraith falls to the ground motionless.

You hurl a powerful lightning bolt at a wraith!
AS: +331 vs DS: +68 with AvD: +50 + d100 roll: +62 = +375
... and hit for 236 points of damage!
A mighty attack shatters the left hand into a thousand fragments.
To your horror, the fragments turn to vapor and reform the hand.
The wraith falls to the ground motionless.

You hurl a powerful lightning bolt at a wraith!
AS: +331 vs DS: +68 with AvD: +50 + d100 roll: +97 = +410
... and hit for 283 points of damage!
Strong attack separates head from shoulders.
Head disappears in the breeze as a new one forms on the wraith's shoulders!
The wraith falls to the ground motionless.

Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
>loot
>loot
You search the wraith.
It had some flowing robes.
It didn't carry any silver.
It had nothing else of value.
A wraith turns to dust.
>loot
You search the wraith.
It had some flowing robes.
It didn't carry any silver.
It had nothing else of value.
A wraith turns to dust.
>
You search the wraith.
It had some flowing robes.
It didn't carry any silver.
It had nothing else of value.
A wraith turns to dust.
>loot
You sense your field mouse stand back up.
>
You search the wraith.
It had some flowing robes.
It had 162 silvers on it.
You gather the remaining 162 coins.
It had nothing else of value.
A wraith turns to dust.
>l
[Minion Quarters]
You notice some flowing robes, some flowing robes, some flowing robes and some flowing robes.
Obvious exits: east, west
>w
[Minion Quarters]
You notice a wraith, a wraith, a wraith and a thick dangling chain.
Obvious exits: east, south
>
Spir just appeared.
You feel yourself being pulled away...
[Consultation Lounge]

Obvious exits: none
>518

You intone a phrase of elemental power while raising your hands, invoking Cone of Lightning...
You do not currently have a target.
>
A haunting dirge issues forth from nowhere.

A sudden chill wind blows through the area as a seam in the fabric of reality begins to unravel. GameMaster Khaladon steps through the seam whistling an eerie lament.

The seam closes behind him.
>rel
You feel the magic of your spell rush away from you.
>l
[Consultation Lounge]

Also here: Khaladon
Obvious exits: none
>
Khaladon says, "Afternoon."
>
You feel the bond with your familiar slipping.
>
You feel a sensation of loss as you lose contact with your familiar.
>heal
You have some minor cuts and bruises on your left arm, some minor cuts and bruises on your right leg, and some minor cuts and bruises on your right hand.
You have old battle scars on your right hand.

Maximum Health Points: 112
Remaining Health Points: 29
You are feeling weakened.

Maximum Spirit Points: 10
Remaining Spirit Points: 10

Maximum Stamina Points: 63
Remaining Stamina Points: 63

>
Khaladon says, "I'm going to make this short."
>
Khaladon says, "Its a lovely Sunday afternoon."
>
Khaladon says, "I was just looking at your logs."
>chat Khaladon says, "I'm going to make this short."
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>
Khaladon says, "And honestly amigo."
>chat Khaladon says, "I'm going to make this short."
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>chat Khaladon says, "I was just looking at your logs."
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>
Khaladon asks, "Are you familiar with the term High Maintenance Customer?"
>'I've seen it in the policy yes
You say, "I've seen it in the policy yes."
>
Khaladon says, "Frankly, you cost us more money than your worth."
>'I cost you more than 4 accounts monthly?
>
You ask, "I cost you more than 4 accounts monthly?"
>
Khaladon says, "And if you don't change your ways, i'm going to remove you."
>
Khaladon says, "Perio."
>'I didn't do ANYTHING that any other person doesn't do daily in Ta'Vaalor
>
You say, "I didn't do ANYTHING that any other person doesn't do daily in Ta'Vaalor."
>'Aka, Cast sleep on someone who's commented directly AT me
You say, "Aka, Cast sleep on someone who's commented directly AT me."
>'or ABOUT me
You say, "Or ABOUT me."
>'And then I get attacked by some completely RANDOM character
You say, "And then I get attacked by some completely RANDOM character."
>
Khaladon says, "No one currently engenders the amount of staff time you use."
>'That belongs to the person I slept
You say, "That belongs to the person I slept."
>l
[Consultation Lounge]

Also here: Khaladon
Obvious exits: none
>
Khaladon says, "Both in assists/reports about you, cause of you."
>'All I'm saying is.
You say, "All I'm saying is."
>l
[Consultation Lounge]

Also here: Khaladon
Obvious exits: none
>'Did I do anything that someone else doesn't do, daily?
You ask, "Did I do anything that someone else doesn't do, daily?"
>'I didn't kill anyone
You say, "I didn't kill anyone."
>'I cast sleep
You say, "I cast sleep."
>
Khaladon says, "Repeatedly."
>'On someone who commented DIRECTLY at me
You say, "On someone who commented DIRECTLY at me."
>'About me
You say, "About me."
>
Khaladon says, "Roleplay cant be done that way."
>l
[Consultation Lounge]

Also here: Khaladon
Obvious exits: none
>'I've had that done to me by Jubuls
You say, "I've had that done to me by Jubuls."
>
Khaladon says, "Not sure what your deal is mi'amigo."
>
Khaladon asks, "Who?"
>'He cast sleep, would leave until it was about to wear off
You say, "He cast sleep, would leave until it was about to wear off."
>'Come back and sleep me
You say, "Come back and sleep me."
>'Jubuls Frubuls
You feel at full magical power again.
>
You say, "Jubuls Frubuls."
>
Khaladon says, "No clue."
>'Pudgee
You say, "Pudgee."
>
You no longer feel the effect of casting mana leech.
>'Its been awhile
>
You say, "Its been awhile."
>l
[Consultation Lounge]

Also here: Khaladon
Obvious exits: none
>'But stil
You say, "But stil."
>
Khaladon says, "I play plat mostly, i really don't know prime folks."
>'I didn't do anything that others in Ta'Vaalor don't do daily
You say, "I didn't do anything that others in Ta'Vaalor don't do daily."
>'Even casting repeatedly
>
You say, "Even casting repeatedly."
>
Khaladon says, "No one gets reported more than you mi'amigo."
>
Khaladon says, "So you must be doing something."
>'I'm affective, what can I sa
You say, "I'm affective, what can I sa."
>l
[Consultation Lounge]

Also here: Khaladon
Obvious exits: none
>grin
You grin.
>
Khaladon says, "And its wasting a great deal of staff time."
>'But look at the outcome from this one
You say, "But look at the outcome from this one."
>'A completely random person came to kill me
>
You say, "A completely random person came to kill me."
>
Khaladon says, "Yep, two GMs involved."
>
Khaladon says, "Great outcome."
>'Who's associated with the person who was spouting off at me
You say, "Who's associated with the person who was spouting off at me."
>'So I go to harass the guy giving me a hard time
Khaladon asks, "Spir?"
>
You say, "So I go to harass the guy giving me a hard time."
>'And he brings in a third party character to kill me
You say, "And he brings in a third party character to kill me."
>
Khaladon says, "If this doesn't change, and today, i'm going to request an HMC designation for you."
>l
[Consultation Lounge]

Also here: Khaladon
Obvious exits: none
>
Khaladon says, "And after that a lockout."
>
You feel less confident than before.
>'So tell me what I should do in that situation
You say, "So tell me what I should do in that situation."
>
The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves you.
>
Khaladon says, "Walk away."
>'Where a player, in a roleplaying game
You say, "Where a player, in a roleplaying game."
>'Is doing things to me
You say, "Is doing things to me."
>'And I'm not allowed to do anything back?
You ask, "And I'm not allowed to do anything back?"
>
Khaladon says, "You don't roleplay, you run scripts."
>
Khaladon shrugs.
>'Says you
You say, "Says you."
>'You obviously don't watch 24/7
You say, "You obviously don't watch 24/7."
>chat Khaladon says, "You don't roleplay, you run scripts."
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>
Khaladon says, "Nah, i got a life."
>
Khaladon says, "I got enough documentation to lock you out now."
>
Khaladon says, "This is your last chance."
>chat heh, no
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>
Your SIGN OF SMITING is no longer effective.
>l
[Consultation Lounge]

Also here: Khaladon
Obvious exits: none
>
Your SIGN OF STRIKING is no longer effective.
>
Khaladon says, "You have plenty of terminated accounts and characters."
>'I don't see how I can be banned for doing something that every other player does
>
You say, "I don't see how I can be banned for doing something that every other player does."
>
Your SIGN OF SWORDS is no longer effective.
You feel drained!
>
Khaladon says, "If you want to keep playing this game, you will modify your behavior."
>
Khaladon says, "We are talking about you, not others."
>'You want be to behave by acting like nobody else exists
>
You say, "You want be to behave by acting like nobody else exists."
>
You do not feel drained anymore.
>
Khaladon says, "You do that generally when hunting."
>
Khaladon says, "Run your script, ignore others."
>'Did you bother to check that before I started with Xili
You say, "Did you bother to check that before I started with Xili."
>'That I issued the proper warning
You say, "That I issued the proper warning."
>chat Khaladon says, "If you want to keep playing this game, you will modify your behavior." Khaladon says, "Run your script, ignore others."
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>
Khaladon asks, "Are we quite clear on the ramifications of your continuing on?"
>'Thats pretty easy to understand, yes.
>
You say, "Thats pretty easy to understand, yes."
>
Khaladon says, "Ducky."
>'I'm asking if you checked to see that I issued the proper warning before starting my roleplaying with Xili
>
You say, "I'm asking if you checked to see that I issued the proper warning before starting my roleplaying with Xili."
>'I would have issued a challenge as well
You say, "I would have issued a challenge as well."
>'But it was in a sanctuary room
You say, "But it was in a sanctuary room."
>'And its not possible
>
You say, "And its not possible."
>
Khaladon says, "Have a wonderful afternoon, sun is shining, life is beautiful."
>
The world grows blurry and indistinct. After a moment everything becomes clear again. Looking about, you see...
[Minion Quarters]
You notice a thick dangling chain.
Obvious exits: east, south
>chat Khaladon can suck my cock
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>l
[Minion Quarters]
You notice a thick dangling chain.
Obvious exits: east, south
>e
>e
[Minion Quarters]

Obvious exits: east, west
>
[Minion Quarters]
You notice a wraith and a flickering torch.
Obvious exits: east, southeast, southwest, west
>
A wraith extends an evil talon!
A wraith claws at you!
You block the attack with your shield!
>
Litzen just arrived.
>
Litzen just went west.
>
A wraith claws at you!
AS: +137 vs DS: +263 with AvD: +37 + d100 roll: +18 = -71
A clean miss.
>chat LOL - My bard was AFK scripting the entire time I was talking with khal
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>
>l
A wraith claws at you!
AS: +137 vs DS: +263 with AvD: +37 + d100 roll: +33 = -56
A clean miss.
>
[Minion Quarters]
You notice a wraith and a flickering torch.
Obvious exits: east, southeast, southwest, west
>n
You can't go there.
>e
[Minion Quarters]
You notice some flowing robes.
Obvious exits: east, west
>e
[Minion Quarters]

Obvious exits: south, west
>w
>w
[Minion Quarters]
You notice a wraith and some flowing robes.
Obvious exits: east, west
>
[Minion Quarters]
You notice a wraith and a flickering torch.
Obvious exits: east, southeast, southwest, west
>w
[Minion Quarters]

Obvious exits: east, west
>w
>w
[Minion Quarters]
You notice a thick dangling chain.
Obvious exits: east, south
>w
>
You can't go there.
>
You can't go there.
>l
[Minion Quarters]
You notice a thick dangling chain.
Obvious exits: east, south
>w
The layer of stone surrounding you crumbles away.
>w
You can't go there.
>
You can't go there.
>




SEND[Khaladon] thanks for keeping our conversation private, getting the list now of Psinet comments :)

[StrayRogue]

As I said, they should be on the ass of Nitescape more often than plain scripters.

[4a6c1]

Your high maintenance, babee. Go to a spa, get pampered and THEN play Gemstone. In that order. :yes:

[Xcalibur]

Your reputation (s) will be your downfall.


They got 2 gms on you and he says it cost them too much (compaired to 60 bucks per month you're giving them)

He is lying, gms aren't payed more than 29,95 bucks per month.

[Edited on 17-4-05 by Xcalibur]

[Artha]

What the fuck are you doing in wraiths, anyway?

[Mini-Spir]

Chasing down the guy spouting off at me on the landing amunet

[Enoxo]

Originally posted by Xcalibur
They got 2 gms on you and he says it cost them too much (compaired to 60 bucks per month you're giving them)

He is lying, gms aren't payed more than 29,95 bucks per month.

[Edited on 17-4-05 by Xcalibur]

Um, I'd wager he means in other player accounts cancelling because due to conflict.

[peam]

I've never known Khaladon to be anything but fair and reasonable.

Keep it up, and don't let the door hit you on the way out.

[TheRoseLady]

Yep, he's a good guy. Sorry Spir but you just can't let things go. You're still on PSInet right now spouting off about him and he's probably outside cutting his grass and you are the furthest thing from his mind.

You need to let go or find another hobby. Seriously.

[HarmNone]

Khaladon has always been fair, in my opinion. Furthermore, he's a lot more patient than I would be in his position. If he says you're causing enough disruption be become a problem for staff and Simu, then you're doing something wrong.

If you can't play by the rules, there are other games that don't have those rules. I'm sure you could find something that would suit your playing style. You'd have more fun and the GMs would have one less headache. :shrug:

[Sylph]

Well... the only INGAME ive seen between Khaladon and Spir was Spir showing off his sexuality and Khaladon having him hung.


Other than that... Ive never seen Khaladon to be anything but fair... so... eh.


Its tough... I think Khal hates Spir and Spir hates Khal and they antagonize each other. Only one person can laugh last though... and it'll be Khal apparently.

[Doyle Hargraves]

I don't know Spir or his situation, and I think Khaladon is a good GM, but I can't help but notice things like this during a lot of Consultation Lounge logs:


You say, "I'm asking if you checked to see that I issued the proper warning before starting my roleplaying with Xili."
>'I would have issued a challenge as well
You say, "I would have issued a challenge as well."
>'But it was in a sanctuary room
You say, "But it was in a sanctuary room."
>'And its not possible
>
You say, "And its not possible."
>
Khaladon says, "Have a wonderful afternoon, sun is shining, life is beautiful."
>
The world grows blurry and indistinct. After a moment everything becomes clear again. Looking about, you see...
[Minion Quarters]

If Spir actually did warn the guy first like he claimed to, then I think it was wrong of Khaladon to completely ignore that fact.

I might be wrong, but I always thought that giving people fair warning that you're about to attack them if they don't lay off is considered playing by the rules as far as I know.

At the same time, it's probably not a stretch to say that Spir has probably called wolf too many times, and the GMs just got tired of it.

To summarize, this post is pretty pointless.

[Edited on 4-17-2005 by Doyle Hargraves]

[Apotheosis]

basically, if you're a constant breaker of 'policy' or are a 'troublemaker', the GMS will be less then happy to take your side, even if the offending parties are doing the same.

[HarmNone]

Originally posted by Yswithe
basically, if you're a constant breaker of 'policy' or are a 'troublemaker', the GMS will be less then happy to take your side, even if the offending parties are doing the same.

Actually, that's true almost anywhere you go, whether it be a game, a message board, school, or the workplace. You reap the results of your actions.

There are games where the rules are a great deal less stringent. Seems to me they'd be a lot more fun for someone like Spir.

[Snapp]

Originally posted by Doyle Hargraves
At the same time, it's probably not a stretch to say that Spir has probably called wolf too many times, and the GMs just got tired of it.

Exactly. Just scroll through some of Spir's other threads on this board. All the same shit. He's always the victim.

Let's hope he's really on his way out.

[Apotheosis]

i have a feeling part of the fun is breaking the rules.

[Suppa Hobbit Mage]

HAHA. I love it :)

[HarmNone]

Originally posted by Yswithe
i have a feeling part of the fun is breaking the rules.

I heartily agree, Yswithe. Yet, I always try to give any player the benefit of the doubt. However, if the joy they find in the game is disrupting other peoples' enjoyment, may they be gone with the greatest of haste. :D

[Makkah]

Spir should just quit GS and get on with his life.

[Xcalibur]

Originally posted by HarmNone

Originally posted by Yswithe
basically, if you're a constant breaker of 'policy' or are a 'troublemaker', the GMS will be less then happy to take your side, even if the offending parties are doing the same.

Actually, that's true almost anywhere you go, whether it be a game, a message board, school, or the workplace. You reap the results of your actions.

There are games where the rules are a great deal less stringent. Seems to me they'd be a lot more fun for someone like Spir.

You're an expert of games now?

Who are you to say that the games that got less rules would be more fun to someone like him?

The fun of a game with a lot of rules is that, breaking it and continuing.

I bet spir will do so until he is PERMA-BANNED.

And since he's somewhat smart (at minimum) he'll sell most of his characters before it happens.

A win-win situation.

[Apotheosis]

Originally posted by Xcalibur

Originally posted by HarmNone

Originally posted by Yswithe
basically, if you're a constant breaker of 'policy' or are a 'troublemaker', the GMS will be less then happy to take your side, even if the offending parties are doing the same.

Actually, that's true almost anywhere you go, whether it be a game, a message board, school, or the workplace. You reap the results of your actions.

There are games where the rules are a great deal less stringent. Seems to me they'd be a lot more fun for someone like Spir.

You're an expert of games now?

Who are you to say that the games that got less rules would be more fun to someone like him?

The fun of a game with a lot of rules is that, breaking it and continuing.

I bet spir will do so until he is PERMA-BANNED.

And since he's somewhat smart (at minimum) he'll sell most of his characters before it happens.

A win-win situation.

I agree

[Skirmisher]

Mini_Spir should vote with his debit card and cancel all his accounts forthwith.
:medieval:

[Apotheosis]

Originally posted by Skirmisher
Mini_Spir should vote with his debit card and cancel all his accounts forthwith.
:medieval:

in the end, it's a drop in the bucket. and if the cost/benefit analisys that Simu/Gemstone has for high-maintenance users shows it to be disproportionate, then GS wins.

[Skirmisher]

My sarcasm was lacking omph it seems. :(

[Vesi]

Originally posted by Skirmisher
My sarcasm was lacking omph it seems. :(

I got it!

I like Khaladon. I stole ducky from him for my mood awhile back.

[Mini-Spir]

Dear MYWIZARD,

Your post was hidden from the GemStone IV Forum.

The problem area of this post is:

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Forum: GemStone IV
Category: Discussions with Simutronics
Topic: The Bad, and the Ugly (general complaints)
Msg#: 19029
Subject: Re: Not allowed to Roleplay?

[Consultation Lounge]

Also here: Khaladon
Obvious exits: none
Khaladon says, "Afternoon."
You feel the bond with your familiar slipping.
You feel a sensation of loss as you lose contact with your familiar.
>heal

You have some minor cuts and bruises on your left arm, some minor cuts and
bruises on your right leg, and some minor cuts and bruises on your right
hand.
You have old battle scars on your right hand.

Maximum Health Points: 112
Remaining Health Points: 29
You are feeling weakened.

Maximum Spirit Points: 10
Remaining Spirit Points: 10

Maximum Stamina Points: 63
Remaining Stamina Points: 63


Khaladon says, "I'm going to make this short."
Khaladon says, "Its a lovely Sunday afternoon."
Khaladon says, "I was just looking at your logs."
Khaladon says, "And honestly amigo."
Khaladon asks, "Are you familiar with the term High Maintenance Customer?"
>'I've seen it in the policy yes
You say, "I've seen it in the policy yes."
Khaladon says, "Frankly, you cost us more money than your worth."
>'I cost you more than 4 accounts monthly?
You ask, "I cost you more than 4 accounts monthly?"
Khaladon says, "And if you don't change your ways, i'm going to remove you."
Khaladon says, "Perio."
>'I didn't do ANYTHING that any other person doesn't do daily in Ta'Vaalor
You say, "I didn't do ANYTHING that any other person doesn't do daily in
Ta'Vaalor."
>'Aka, Cast sleep on someone who's commented directly AT me
You say, "Aka, Cast sleep on someone who's commented directly AT me."
>'or ABOUT me
You say, "Or ABOUT me."
>'And then I get attacked by some completely RANDOM character
You say, "And then I get attacked by some completely RANDOM character."
Khaladon says, "No one currently engenders the amount of staff time you
use."
>'That belongs to the person I slept
You say, "That belongs to the person I slept."
>l
[Consultation Lounge]

Also here: Khaladon
Obvious exits: none
Khaladon says, "Both in assists/reports about you, cause of you."
>'All I'm saying is.
You say, "All I'm saying is."
>l
[Consultation Lounge]

Also here: Khaladon
Obvious exits: none
>'Did I do anything that someone else doesn't do, daily?
You ask, "Did I do anything that someone else doesn't do, daily?"
>'I didn't kill anyone
You say, "I didn't kill anyone."
>'I cast sleep
You say, "I cast sleep."
Khaladon says, "Repeatedly."
>'On someone who commented DIRECTLY at me
You say, "On someone who commented DIRECTLY at me."
>'About me
You say, "About me."
Khaladon says, "Roleplay cant be done that way."
>l
[Consultation Lounge]

Also here: Khaladon
Obvious exits: none
>'I've had that done to me by Jubuls
You say, "I've had that done to me by Jubuls."
Khaladon says, "Not sure what your deal is mi'amigo."
Khaladon asks, "Who?"
>'He cast sleep, would leave until it was about to wear off
You say, "He cast sleep, would leave until it was about to wear off."
>'Come back and sleep me
You say, "Come back and sleep me."
>'Jubuls Frubuls
You feel at full magical power again.
You say, "Jubuls Frubuls."
Khaladon says, "No clue."
>'Pudgee
You say, "Pudgee."
You no longer feel the effect of casting mana leech.
>'Its been awhile
You say, "Its been awhile."
>l
[Consultation Lounge]

Also here: Khaladon
Obvious exits: none
>'But stil
You say, "But stil."
Khaladon says, "I play plat mostly, i really don't know prime folks."
>'I didn't do anything that others in Ta'Vaalor don't do daily
You say, "I didn't do anything that others in Ta'Vaalor don't do daily."
>'Even casting repeatedly
You say, "Even casting repeatedly."
Khaladon says, "No one gets reported more than you mi'amigo."
Khaladon says, "So you must be doing something."
>'I'm affective, what can I sa
You say, "I'm affective, what can I sa."
>l
[Consultation Lounge]

Also here: Khaladon
Obvious exits: none
>grin
You grin.
Khaladon says, "And its wasting a great deal of staff time."
>'But look at the outcome from this one
You say, "But look at the outcome from this one."
>'A completely random person came to kill me
You say, "A completely random person came to kill me."
Khaladon says, "Yep, two GMs involved."
Khaladon says, "Great outcome."
>'Who's associated with the person who was spouting off at me
You say, "Who's associated with the person who was spouting off at me."
>'So I go to harass the guy giving me a hard time
Khaladon asks, "Spir?"
You say, "So I go to harass the guy giving me a hard time."
>'And he brings in a third party character to kill me
You say, "And he brings in a third party character to kill me."
Khaladon says, "If this doesn't change, and today, i'm going to request an
HMC designation for you."
>l
[Consultation Lounge]

Also here: Khaladon
Obvious exits: none
Khaladon says, "And after that a lockout."
You feel less confident than before.
>'So tell me what I should do in that situation
You say, "So tell me what I should do in that situation."
The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves you.
Khaladon says, "Walk away."
>'Where a player, in a roleplaying game
You say, "Where a player, in a roleplaying game."
>'Is doing things to me
You say, "Is doing things to me."
>'And I'm not allowed to do anything back?
You ask, "And I'm not allowed to do anything back?"
Khaladon says, "You don't roleplay, you run scripts."
Khaladon shrugs.
>'Says you
You say, "Says you."
>'You obviously don't watch 24/7
You say, "You obviously don't watch 24/7."
>chat Khaladon says, "You don't roleplay, you run scripts."
You focus on transmitting your thought.
Khaladon says, "Nah, i got a life."
Khaladon says, "I got enough documentation to lock you out now."
Khaladon says, "This is your last chance."
>l
[Consultation Lounge]

Also here: Khaladon
Obvious exits: none
Khaladon says, "You have plenty of terminated accounts and characters."
>'I don't see how I can be banned for doing something that every other
>player does
You say, "I don't see how I can be banned for doing something that every
other player does."
Khaladon says, "If you want to keep playing this game, you will modify your
behavior."
Khaladon says, "We are talking about you, not others."
>'You want be to behave by acting like nobody else exists
You say, "You want be to behave by acting like nobody else exists."
You do not feel drained anymore.
Khaladon says, "You do that generally when hunting."
Khaladon says, "Run your script, ignore others."
>'Did you bother to check that before I started with Xili
You say, "Did you bother to check that before I started with Xili."
>'That I issued the proper warning
You say, "That I issued the proper warning."
Khaladon asks, "Are we quite clear on the ramifications of your continuing
on?"
>'Thats pretty easy to understand, yes.
You say, "Thats pretty easy to understand, yes."
Khaladon says, "Ducky."
>'I'm asking if you checked to see that I issued the proper warning before
>starting my roleplaying with Xili
You say, "I'm asking if you checked to see that I issued the proper warning
before starting my roleplaying with Xili."
>'I would have issued a challenge as well
You say, "I would have issued a challenge as well."
>'But it was in a sanctuary room
You say, "But it was in a sanctuary room."
>'And its not possible
You say, "And its not possible."
Khaladon says, "Have a wonderful afternoon, sun is shining, life is
beautiful."
The world grows blurry and indistinct. After a moment everything becomes
clear again. Looking about, you see...
[Minion Quarters]

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[Mini-Spir]

Dear MYWIZARD,

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==== BEGIN COPY OF POST ====
Forum: GemStone IV
Category: Discussions with Simutronics
Topic: The Bad, and the Ugly (general complaints)
Msg#: 19030
Subject: Re: Not allowed to Roleplay?

You feel yourself being pulled away...
[Consultation Lounge]

Also here: Khaladon
Obvious exits: none
You feel at full magical power again.
J>'Again?
You ask, "Again?"
Khaladon says, "After reviewing your logs further."
Khaladon says, "I've decided to request a 30 day lockout."
J>'For what purpose?
You ask, "For what purpose?"
Khaladon says, "You can write lockout@simutronics.com for more information."
Khaladon says, "Have a wonderful afternoon."
J>'Why am I being locked out?
You ask, "Why am I being locked out?"
Your spirits are no longer lifted by stories of Kai's Triumphs.
You feel yourself being pulled away...
[The Cell]


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Khaladon amuses me. :)

[Kitsun]

Okay, that log right above is pretty damn funny.

"Hey, you're banned! Have a nice day!"

[Alfster]

Lol, that is hilarious.

[Brattt8525]

Yikes, you went from being told if you don't change you will get banned to this? How much time lapsed inbetween?


PS too bad you got locked out, but his way of doing it with the cheery have a nice day was funny in a way just not for you.

[Praefection]

It seems to me like you kept pushing to see how far they'd bend and OH MY GOD!!! you got banned. Imagine that.

[TheRoseLady]

Originally posted by Brattt8525
Yikes, you went from being told if you don't change you will get banned to this? How much time lapsed inbetween?


This will remain a mystery. Spir can essentially say whatever he wants and there will be no way to refute it. Khaladon won't be coming around to tell his side, so Spir could basically say immediately if he is going for some sympathy. (Not sure who would possibly give him any at this juncture.)

I know Khaladon is an upstanding guy, who actually cares about the players - so I imagine that there was more going on that we'll never quite know.

I know that someone heard Spir on OOC saying that he was trying to get a hold of Khaladon's phone number... kidding or not, that's just over the top.

[Brattt8525]

Is Khaladon the cookie GM, I seem to remember something about a GM and cookies. He has always seemed like a fun GM he came once to talk to someone I was with and he poofed in my character shrieked and cowered from him, he did some funny "get you" thing in game and I thought that was original and funny he could have just ignored it but he played along.

[Kitsun]

Yeah, Khaladon is the cookie man.

He arrested me in Solhaven a few years back and charged me a beautification tax because Edine was claiming to be the most beautiful being in Elanthia...

He then put up signs around town that I was wanted after I "broke" out of prison... In the end my head got chopped off and rolled down the street.

I've had quite a few interactions with GM's and more than one with Khaladon, his always leave me warm and fuzzy about GS. It's a pity he went over to plat and spends most of his time there.

[TheRoseLady]

Blueland died at the hands of his black ora weapon on the WD and we were dragging him to see the NPC cleric. Before you know it we heard a passenger call out..."Death sure is a drag isn't it, Blueland?" We were dying laughing, and then some deckhand came by and swabbed up the smelly remnants of Blueland (I'll leave it to your imagination..) - since it was Khal's black ora weapon - I'm sure it was him sending the emits - was really hilarious.

[Meges]

Hey, thanks Khaladon! I hope your yard is looking great.

Meges ;)

[Mistomeer]

Khaladon rules. He even gave me my afk scripting warning, but he's still a good GM.

Spir, you're a dumbfuck. It takes quite a bit of talent to get locked out under the HMC policy these days.

[Gan]

Khaladon rocks. He tarred and feathered Jaken one night in Illistim for making smart ass comments... was hillarious.

There were two comments that Khaladon made that I would take to heart if I were you...

1. Khaladon asks, "Are you familiar with the term High Maintenance Customer?"

2. Khaladon says, "No one gets reported more than you mi'amigo."


well, and a third...

3. Khaladon says, "You don't roleplay, you run scripts."


And, it was really stupid to echo your consultation onto the PSINET. Thats like making gestures behind your bosses back and him being able to see your shadow while you're doing it...


Perhaps you could just move over and play WoW, there's lots of folks who would welcome you there... [/sarcasm]

[Insodus]

Originally posted by Mistomeer
Khaladon rules. He even gave me my afk scripting warning, but he's still a good GM.

Spir, you're a dumbfuck. It takes quite a bit of talent to get locked out under the HMC policy these days.

Same here, I have a Comp Sci degree. I write code... its only natural. Khaladon was very nice about it. Only on utility characters of course. Spir just didn't get RP.

Getting banned by Khaladon is hard too. Do you report everytime someone says something to you? Everytime you have a little skirmish? Grow some nuts or start a new game.

(ps - thanks for the logs though)

[Atlanteax]

Spir, you're just about as hopeless as Warclaidhm was.

You ought to just quit GS and head over to WoW and PvP to your heart's content.

Your roleplay ability is as pleasant as having someone deliver a dump truck full of the nastiest manure possible onto your front lawn.

Take a hike, you :tool:

[crazymage]

i recommend alliance side on dunemaul server

[Mini-Spir]

My characters have been released from lockout.

Thanks for playing, have a nice day fuckheads!

[Skirmisher]

Originally posted by Mini-Spir
My characters have been released from lockout.

Thanks for playing, have a nice day fuckheads!

:yawn:

The question is for how long.

Your eventual long term lockout is inevitable.

Thanks for playing. :smilegrin:

[AnticorRifling]

Originally posted by Mini-Spir
My characters have been released from lockout.

Thanks for playing, have a nice day fuckheads!

I like the log and email from feedback confirming this....oh wait those can't be faked can they?!

[HarmNone]

Heh. Right on, Anticor. Show us the email that released your characters after a ban by Khaladon, Spir. We'd all love to read it!

[CrystalTears]

Originally posted by Ganalon
Perhaps you could just move over and play WoW, there's lots of folks who would welcome you there... [/sarcasm]

Oh god, please no. There are enough idiots there already, don't help feed it.

P.S. Khaladon rules, but the guy who allowed you back isn't, if that's the truth.

[Snapp]

He probably just got mommy to call and bitch at them for him.

I'd like to see that letter too.

[DrxLecter]

Spir;

Just letting you know that Swordfyre sold his character. I am the new owner(ebay) and I hope there is no hard-feelings twoard the character. If you don't believe me track me down in game once the character is transfered and I'll say hi or whatever. Just don't want to end up in some grudge that I didn't start, I don't know you and have no personal problem with you.

[DrxLecter]

P.S. A friend of mine that lurks here alerted me to this post, that is how I became aware of it.

[Edited on 4-19-2005 by DrxLecter]

[Skirmisher]

If you boiught the character don't you buy the characters history?

I would think you would ask the seller if the planned purchase has any enemies and such.

I mean, at least put a facade on an in game resolution of the past conflict or something?

Yeesh.

[Insodus]

Who says he isn't going to put an in game facade? Doesn't there have to be an out of game resolution to put a facade on in the first place?

You guys are so quick to jump on people. Just chill. This isn't character complaints.

Cheers Lecter.

[Sean of the Thread]

Spir.. no offense but you are a dumbfuck. Everyone knows what kind of whining pussy you are whenever the shit goes down and you script to no fucking end. Khal has alwasy been a halfway decent doucheM and you pushed him too far. You may be a paying customer but he is still the boss homie.

Wisen up mang.. learn to exist quietly.

[JamusPsi]

Reading between the lines:

If enough people report and assist about you that it begins to irritate the GMs, it doesn't matter if you were right or wrong or fair.

That's hardly a judgement, either-- I think Khaladon is very fair and he has always been quite decent to me about PsiNet.

But it's just silly to expect that a person won't say, "Well if everybody complains about you, you must be doing something wrong!"

Jamus
Brian

[HarmNone]

Right on, Jamus. I always thought it would take an act of Congress, or the incitement of world war, to get banned by Khaladon. He's one of the most understanding, and lenient, GMs Simu has. He's got a great sense of humor and the patience of a saint.

In short, if Khaladon bans you, look to yourself. You've created your own mess and there's nobody else to blame.

[Parkbandit]

He afk scripts, he engages in PvP, he is retarded...

Spir is the poster child of what's wrong with GS... but if he actually did get banned and it was overturned.. THAT IS WHAT IS WRONG WITH GS. They cater to the short term dollar and forget about the long term dollar.

[Parkbandit]

Originally posted by Atlanteax
Spir, you're just about as hopeless as Warclaidhm was.

You ought to just quit GS and head over to WoW and PvP to your heart's content.

Your roleplay ability is as pleasant as having someone deliver a dump truck full of the nastiest manure possible onto your front lawn.

Take a hike, you :tool:

Yea.. because only people that suck at GS would ever play WoW.

:rolleyes:

And manure is very good for your lawn.

-Holder of the Yard of the Month Award

[DrxLecter]

Originally posted by Skirmisher
If you boiught the character don't you buy the characters history?

I would think you would ask the seller if the planned purchase has any enemies and such.

I mean, at least put a facade on an in game resolution of the past conflict or something?

Yeesh.

I said I would meet in game to talk things through if he wanted. However I simply wanted to let him know OOC that Swordfyre's attitude toward him has changed.