Liberi Fatali
04-15-2007, 09:41 PM
his corner of the bazaar, its beams and pillars of thick timber supporting massive granite blocks mortared seamlessly top-to-bottom and end-to-end. Wooden benches flank an arched entryway, extending to the structure's corners in either direction. Sitting cross-legged on the cobbles, a young elven academian rests his back against the building as he peers attentively into his book. You also see the Jenovadeath disk, the Maliku disk, a rough slab of silver and a wooden barrel.
Also here: Maliku who is lying down, Karlite
Obvious paths: north, east, southeast, south, west
>exp
[Entering rest mode...press any key to resume.]
Level: 100 Deeds: 18
Experience: 8627731 Death's Sting: None
Exp. to next TP: 2269 Recent Deaths: 0
Mental TPs: 0 Fame: 103625178
Physical TPs: 39 Mana: 359/359 max
(1584 Phy converted to Mnt)
Your mind is completely saturated. It is imperative that you rest immediately!
>
[Leaving rest mode.]
>chat to kele Yes, I wish!
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>chat Speaking of warm pleasure.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>chat I tried some of that warming lube ages ago.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>chat And it didn't warm my willy up at all.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>chat Hoho.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>chat Oh.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
chat Cor Blimey.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>chat What the.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
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Buen just came trudging in.
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Buen just trudged away moving east.
>chat Oh. What the. I'm here, I'm here.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
Buen just came trudging in.
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Buen just trudged away moving south.
>chat Depressed, eh?
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>'help
You say, "Help."
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Maliku whispers, "YOUR PETER'S OUT."
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Maliku whispers, "YOUR PETER'S OUT."
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Maliku whispers, "YOUR PETER'S OUT."
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Maliku whispers, "YOUR PETER'S OUT."
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Maliku whispers, "YOUR PETER'S OUT."
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Maliku whispers, "YOUR PETER'S OUT."
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Maliku whispers, "YOUR PETER'S OUT."
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Maliku says, "Oh."
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The layer of protection fades away.
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The sense of peace and security passes away from the area.
>chat Hmm...
You focus on transmitting your thought.
Maliku changes his tune, adding a new element to his song...
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Maliku skillfully begins to weave another verse into his harmony.
d100 == 1 FUMBLE!
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Maliku changes his tune, adding a new element to his song...
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Maliku skillfully weaves another verse into his harmony, directing the sound of his voice at you.
CS: +393 - TD: +443 + CvA: +5 + d100: +87 - -5 == +47
Warded off!
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Maliku makes a quick gesture while calling upon the powers of the elements...
Maliku gestures.
Maliku stands taller, as if bolstered with a sense of confidence.
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Maliku changes his tune, adding a new element to his song...
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Maliku skillfully weaves another verse into his harmony, directing the sound of his voice at you.
CS: +432 - TD: +443 + CvA: +5 + d100: +75 - -5 == +74
Warded off!
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Maliku says, "Oh."
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Maliku traces a simple rune while intoning a short, mystical phrase...
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The dull golden nimbus fades from around you.
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Maliku gestures at you.
Your senses are no longer as sharp.
The elemental aura around you wavers.
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Maliku traces a simple rune while intoning a short, mystical phrase...
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Maliku gestures at you.
You feel your extra strength departing.
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Maliku says, "H."
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Maliku says, "Hi."
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The hazy film fades from around you.
>chat And who recommended that you take them within such close proximity?
You focus on transmitting your thought.
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Maliku traces a simple rune while intoning a short, mystical phrase...
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Maliku gestures at you.
CS: +433 - TD: +443 + CvA: +5 + d100: +23 - -5 == +23
Warded off!
>'You god damn son of a bitch
You say, "You god damn son of a bitch."
>'HOW THE HELL AM I SUPPOSED TO GET STRENGTH BACK
You say, "HOW THE HELL AM I SUPPOSED TO GET STRENGTH BACK."
>708 mal
Maliku removes a white crystal from in his grey linen burnoose.
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You trace an intricate sign that contorts in the air while forcefully invoking Limb Disruption...
Your spell is ready.
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You gesture at Maliku.
CS: +500 - TD: +351 + CvA: -8 + d100: +65 == +206
Warding failed!
His left arm explodes!
He is stunned!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
>708 mal
You trace an intricate sign that contorts in the air while forcefully invoking Limb Disruption...
Your spell is ready.
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You gesture at Maliku.
CS: +500 - TD: +351 + CvA: -8 + d100: +86 == +227
Warding failed!
His left leg explodes!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
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Maliku appears to struggle against his incapacitation.
Maliku somehow rises smoothly to his feet!
>708 mal
You trace an intricate sign that contorts in the air while forcefully invoking Limb Disruption...
Your spell is ready.
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You gesture at Maliku.
CS: +500 - TD: +351 + CvA: -8 + d100: +93 == +234
Warding failed!
His right leg explodes!
Maliku screams and falls to the ground grasping his mangled right leg!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
>708 mal
You trace an intricate sign that contorts in the air while forcefully invoking Limb Disruption...
Your spell is ready.
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You gesture at Maliku.
CS: +500 - TD: +351 + CvA: -8 + d100: +54 == +195
Warding failed!
His right arm explodes!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
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Translucent streams of mana cascade across Maliku's form as he lets loose with a rallying cry!
Maliku breaks free from his senseless daze!
Maliku rises smoothly to his feet!
>'BO RICHO THAT
You say, "BO RICHO THAT."
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Maliku changes his tune, adding a new element to his song...
Maliku skillfully begins to weave another verse into his harmony.
In response to the soothing melody of Maliku's song, your surroundings become calm and still.
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Maliku says, "Hi."
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Maliku offers you a white crystal. Type ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.
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***
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Jenovadeath, this is an official warning, that Vulgarity is against GemStone IV policy. If you persist in ignoring these warnings, you risk losing permanent access to GemStone IV on all of your accounts.
If you feel this warning was received in error, please speak to a GameHost by typing ASSIST REQUEST.
You can also learn more about GemStone IV policies online, by typing POLICY while in the game or by visiting http://www.play.net/gs4/gamepolicy.asp.
************************************************** ***********
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Maliku changes his tune, adding a new element to his song...
Maliku skillfully begins to weave another verse into his harmony.
As Maliku sings, a squall of wind briefly swirls around him.
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With great skill, Maliku removes one of the chords from his harmony while maintaining the symmetry of those that remain.
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The sense of peace and security passes away from the area.
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A severed human arm spasms for a moment on the ground.
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Maliku says, "Oh."
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Bits of dangling flesh fall from a severed human leg.
>who
Active Players: 692
Staff on duty:
Use WHO HELP for more options.
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A severed human arm spasms for a moment on the ground.
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Maliku's spirit appears to be lifted by the singing.
The mirror images surrounding Maliku undulate and grow stronger.
Maliku renews his songs.
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Bits of dangling flesh fall from a severed human arm.
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A severed human leg oozes blood onto the ground.
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Maliku says, "I seem to be in pain."
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Bits of dangling flesh fall from a severed human arm.
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Maliku gazes in awe at Karlite.
>report Ugh -- and what word was particularly offensive to warrant an official warning without any premonition whatsoever?
REPORT should only be used to notify the GemStone IV staff of emergency situations or gamewide technical errors. Please use ASSIST for general support.
Message sent to all online game staff. While no staff members are currently on duty, there are likely to be several lurking behind the scenes to investigate your report. If you feel the need to speak with the staff, please type ASSIST for a list of options.
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The severed human arm finally stops twitching and decays away.
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The severed human leg finally stops twitching and decays away.
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The severed human arm finally stops twitching and decays away.
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Maliku's offer to you has expired.
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A severed human leg flings itself in to the air one last time, then falls to the ground, still twitching.
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Maliku offers you a white crystal. Type ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.
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The bright luminescence fades from around Maliku.
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Maliku taps Karlite lightly on his shoulder.
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Maliku says, "Sir."
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You feel at full magical power again.
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Maliku says, "This heathen has attacked me."
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Maliku seems to slow down and become a bit less nimble.
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Karlite meditates over Maliku.
Karlite takes Maliku's right arm damage.
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Karlite meditates over Maliku.
Karlite takes Maliku's left arm damage.
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Karlite meditates over Maliku.
Karlite screams and falls to the ground grasping his mangled left leg!
Karlite takes Maliku's left leg damage.
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Karlite meditates over Maliku.
Karlite takes Maliku's right leg damage.
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Maliku changes his tune, adding a new element to his song...
>report Curiously, I said the word 'feck' this morning and received no mention of 'vulgarity'. Now, I say a phrase commonly referenced and you deem it too harsh? Who the hell issued this warning, so I know who to complain about. Don't hide in the God Damn shadows like a coward.
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Maliku skillfully weaves another verse into his harmony, directing the sound of his voice at you.
CS: +432 - TD: +418 + CvA: +5 + d100: +19 - -5 == +43
Warded off!
Nothing happens.
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REPORT should only be used to notify the GemStone IV staff of emergency situations or gamewide technical errors. Please use ASSIST for general support.
Message sent to all online game staff. While no staff members are currently on duty, there are likely to be several lurking behind the scenes to investigate your report. If you feel the need to speak with the staff, please type ASSIST for a list of options.
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Karlite murmurs a simple, mystical chant...
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Karlite gestures.
Karlite's left arm looks better.
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The misty halo fades from Maliku.
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Karlite murmurs a simple, mystical chant...
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Karlite gestures.
Karlite's right leg looks better.
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Karlite asks, "Mana?"
>send 150 karl
You face Karlite, close your eyes and begin chanting. Suddenly, a small bolt of energy arcs between the two of you. You awaken, feeling slightly drained, but satisfied that 129 points were successfully transferred to Karlite.
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Karlite murmurs a simple, mystical chant...
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Karlite gestures.
Karlite's left leg looks better.
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Karlite murmurs a simple, mystical chant...
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Karlite gestures.
Karlite's right arm looks better.
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Karlite murmurs a simple, mystical chant...
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Karlite gestures.
Karlite's left arm looks better.
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Karlite murmurs a simple, mystical chant...
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Karlite gestures.
Karlite's right leg looks better.
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Karlite murmurs a simple, mystical chant...
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Karlite gestures.
Karlite's left leg looks better.
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* Jyeepi just bit the dust!
>l
[Kharam-Dzu, Bazaar NW]
The broad edifice of the Kharam-Dzu library dominates this corner of the bazaar, its beams and pillars of thick timber supporting massive granite blocks mortared seamlessly top-to-bottom and end-to-end. Wooden benches flank an arched entryway, extending to the structure's corners in either direction. Sitting cross-legged on the cobbles, a young elven academian rests his back against the building as he peers attentively into his book. You also see the Jenovadeath disk, the Maliku disk, a rough slab of silver and a wooden barrel.
Also here: Maliku, Karlite who is lying down
Obvious paths: north, east, southeast, south, west
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Jenovadeath just appeared.
You feel yourself being pulled away...
[Consultation Lounge]
The cozy surroundings of this simple conference room provide a much-welcomed respite from the chaos just outside its walls. You notice several plush chairs arranged casually around the room in a comfortable grouping.
Obvious exits: none
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Your disk arrives, following you dutifully.
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Ikaan says, "I assure you, Coward is the last thing I am."
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You feel the mind of Nessu touch yours, calling the memory of your location as you last saw it. You offer no resistance.
You feel the mind of Rusteek touch yours, calling the memory of your location as you last saw it. You offer no resistance.
You feel the mind of Aethor touch yours, calling the memory of your location as you last saw it. You offer no resistance.
You feel the mind of Jaromil touch yours, calling the memory of your location as you last saw it. You offer no resistance.
>'Now where the HELL do you come off?
You ask, "Now where the HELL do you come off?"
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You feel the mind of Jaromil touch yours, calling the memory of your location as you last saw it. You offer no resistance.
>'Since when is 'son of a bitch' a warnable offense without ANY prior heeding?
You ask, "Since when is 'son of a bitch' a warnable offense without ANY prior heeding?"
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* Khazfuq just bit the dust!
>l
[Consultation Lounge]
The cozy surroundings of this simple conference room provide a much-welcomed respite from the chaos just outside its walls. You notice several plush chairs arranged casually around the room in a comfortable grouping. You also see the Jenovadeath disk.
Also here: GameMaster Ikaan
Obvious exits: none
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You feel at full magical power again.
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Ikaan says, "Gsfeedback@simutronics.com is the venue you seek. Perhaps they'll acquiesce to your interrogation. I will not. God Damn Son of a Bitch isn't something we expect to hear all over the game. You've got plenty enough warnings to know better than to be cussing out the game."
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You feel the mind of Jaromil touch yours, calling the memory of your location as you last saw it. You offer no resistance.
>'Tell me, when was the last time I received a warning for being vulgar?
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You ask, "Tell me, when was the last time I received a warning for being vulgar?"
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Ikaan says, "Stand by."
>'I assure you I am not going anywhere.
You say, "I assure you I am not going anywhere."
>chat Then I called Ikaan a fucking coward for issuing me a warning without any heeding.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>chat That right did piss him off.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>l ikaa
You see GameMaster Ikaan the Scoundrel.
He appears to be a Half-Elf.
He appears to be young and taller than you. He has glittering rainbow swirl eyes and clear skin. He has wildly curly, coarse blond hair shaved on the sides. He has a sunburnt face and a broken, crooked nose. He has a small black rose inked just below his right eye.
He has some tiny black iron rings in the upper ridge of his right ear.
He is in good shape.
He has a long thin eahnor stiletto stuck in his left hand.
He is wearing some broken rose-colored glasses, a cold-hearted bastard pin, a small black backpack, some black leather straps, some ceremonial vultite lorica segmentata, a great big ole pouch, some nice grey pants, and some really nice-looking boots.
>'One can say 'whore' without any consequences in Gemstone IV. Even more curious is that "bitch" alone can be uttered, but apparently you felt it appropriate to issue a warning for adding a few more syllabus prior to it.
You say, "One can say 'whore' without any consequences in Gemstone IV. Even more curious is that "bitch" alone can be uttered, but apparently you felt it appropriate to issue a warning for adding a few more syllabus prior to it."
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* Aramust just bit the dust!
>chat No, sir.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>chat Not yet, at least.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
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You feel the mind of Jaromil touch yours, calling the memory of your location as you last saw it. You offer no resistance.
>chat Yeah, from concurrent use.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>chat NSAID's will give you a peptic ulcer, maybe, but I doubt death. ;)
You focus on transmitting your thought.
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The dim aura fades from around you.
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* Jayleena just bit the dust!
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Your breathing becomes more shallow.
>l
[Consultation Lounge]
The cozy surroundings of this simple conference room provide a much-welcomed respite from the chaos just outside its walls. You notice several plush chairs arranged casually around the room in a comfortable grouping. You also see the Jenovadeath disk.
Also here: GameMaster Ikaan
Obvious exits: none
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You feel the mind of Jaromil touch yours, calling the memory of your location as you last saw it. You offer no resistance.
>chat You ask, "Look, Ikaan, Senja is known to say son of a bitch quite a BIT, and she's never got in trouble. Favouritism, perhaps?"
You focus on transmitting your thought.
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* Brimzstone joins the adventure.
>chat What the favouritism.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
* Kelestra just bit the dust!
>chat It was just Rhett in the room.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
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The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves you.
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You feel less confident than before.
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Ikaan says, "Hmm, I don't see a recent warning for Vulgarity."
>'I see.
You say, "I see."
>'I can only chalk this one up as my dog walking across my keyboard, then.
You say, "I can only chalk this one up as my dog walking across my keyboard, then."
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Ikaan starts chuckling at you!
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* Maliku returns home from a hard day of adventuring.
>'I can see a warning being resulted if I had said it in public, in front of three or more people -- but I was merely with Maliku. I'm with him almost constantly while I am logged in -- I'm sure if you asked him he wouldn't mind in the least about vulgar language.
You say, "I can see a warning being resulted if I had said it in public, in front of three or more people -- but I was merely with Maliku. I'm with him almost constantly while I am logged in -- I'm sure if you asked him he wouldn't mind in the least about vulgar language."
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You feel the mind of Jaromil touch yours, calling the memory of your location as you last saw it. You offer no resistance.
* Alexys just bit the dust!
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Ikaan asks, "JD, you know the deal. How many people is immaterial. You were in a publicly accessible place. Do us all a favor and watch your language, eh? I seem to recall your involvement in my triton invasion, and I think most had a good time there. Let's just stick with that sort of thing, eh?"
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Ikaan says, "I no more enjoy warning people than I do any other onerous task."
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Ikaan says, "And I'd much rather spend my time planning more fun stuff for you guys."
>'Precisely, which is why I don't comprehend why such a harsh punishment was issued. Soaping always seems to do the trick to others, while providing a brief hint of "hey, don't use such language".
You say, "Precisely, which is why I don't comprehend why such a harsh punishment was issued. Soaping always seems to do the trick to others, while providing a brief hint of "hey, don't use such language"."
>'As you have already noted, I have never been issued a vulgarity warning until today. Should that not be a key factor in whether you issue a direct warning or merely a heeding?
You ask, "As you have already noted, I have never been issued a vulgarity warning until today. Should that not be a key factor in whether you issue a direct warning or merely a heeding?"
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Ikaan says, "And if you were brand new, then perhaps you'd've been soaped."
>'What kind of mickey mouse bull squash is that, sir?
You ask, "What kind of mickey mouse bull squash is that, sir?"
>'That reeks of favouritism!
>
You exclaim, "That reeks of favouritism!"
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* Jyeepi just bit the dust!
>'So because I've been playing since 1997, I am automatically issued a warning for a slight vulgar comment? One offense, and I'm automatically tossed to the dogs?
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You ask, "So because I've been playing since 1997, I am automatically issued a warning for a slight vulgar comment? One offense, and I'm automatically tossed to the dogs?"
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* Gemley just bit the dust!
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Ikaan says, "Lemme see. Your reasoning is you've never been warned for vulgarity before, so that therefore you shouldn't be warned for vulgarity? Come now..."
>'That's not what I am attempting to convey. What I said wasn't THAT bad.
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You say, "That's not what I am attempting to convey. What I said wasn't THAT bad."
>'If people drop the F-Bomb, or some serious swear word -- yes, a warning is fine.
You say, "If people drop the F-Bomb, or some serious swear word -- yes, a warning is fine."
>'As I noted earlier, you are allowed to say "bitch" and "whore".
You say, "As I noted earlier, you are allowed to say "bitch" and "whore"."
>'What's the difference between calling someone a 'god damn bastard' and a 'son of a bitch', curiously?
You ask, "What's the difference between calling someone a 'god damn bastard' and a 'son of a bitch', curiously?"
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Ikaan smiles.
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You feel the mind of Jaromil touch yours, calling the memory of your location as you last saw it. You offer no resistance.
>'I asked three separate people to repeat the phrase I uttered a few moments ago.
You say, "I asked three separate people to repeat the phrase I uttered a few moments ago."
>'I'm sure you saw them say it.
You say, "I'm sure you saw them say it."
>'And yet, they all three said they received nothing.
You say, "And yet, they all three said they received nothing."
>'Not even a soaping.
You say, "Not even a soaping."
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Ikaan says, "I'd be happy to have a talk with them if I can prove it was in a public area. And no, I didn't notice it, since I was poring over your copious logs."
>scowl
You scowl.
>'So you're not at all regretful about blatently issuing a warning, as opposed to message to take heed in what I should say from now on?
You ask, "So you're not at all regretful about blatently issuing a warning, as opposed to message to take heed in what I should say from now on?"
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You feel the mind of Jaromil touch yours, calling the memory of your location as you last saw it. You offer no resistance.
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Ikaan chuckles.
>
Ikaan says, "No."
>'Very well, then.
You say, "Very well, then."
>'And how long have you been a GM now?
You ask, "And how long have you been a GM now?"
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Ikaan says, "In the future, please avoid baiting us with other people. You'll only end up in more trouble, and so will they."
>'Oh, merely for favouritism accusations -- I wouldn't worry too much about it.
You say, "Oh, merely for favouritism accusations -- I wouldn't worry too much about it."
>'Your status as a Gamemaster, then? Certainly not more than a few months, hmm?
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You ask, "Your status as a Gamemaster, then? Certainly not more than a few months, hmm?"
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Ikaan starts chuckling at you!
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Ikaan says, "I think we're done here."
>'Oh, do not take my statement in the wrong way. I'm merely making notes.
You say, "Oh, do not take my statement in the wrong way. I'm merely making notes."
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Ikaan says, "Good night JD, see you next invasion."
>'I'm most assuredly glad this is not the Wild West, Ikaan. Your trigger finger would be most impressive in a duel.
You say, "I'm most assuredly glad this is not the Wild West, Ikaan. Your trigger finger would be most impressive in a duel."
>
The world grows blurry and indistinct. After a moment everything becomes clear again. Looking about, you see...
[Kharam-Dzu, Bazaar NW]
The broad edifice of the Kharam-Dzu library dominates this corner of the bazaar, its beams and pillars of thick timber supporting massive granite blocks mortared seamlessly top-to-bottom and end-to-end. Wooden benches flank an arched entryway, extending to the structure's corners in either direction. Sitting cross-legged on the cobbles, a young elven academian rests his back against the building as he peers attentively into his book. You also see an acid-pitted silver coffer, an engraved maoral trunk, a rough slab of silver and a wooden barrel.
Also here: Karlite who is lying down
Obvious paths: north, east, southeast, south, west
>
Your disk arrives, following you dutifully.
>assist position
Your previous request is still pending. You are number 2 in the queue.
You may cancel your request for assistance at any time by typing ASSIST CANCEL.
>
Also here: Maliku who is lying down, Karlite
Obvious paths: north, east, southeast, south, west
>exp
[Entering rest mode...press any key to resume.]
Level: 100 Deeds: 18
Experience: 8627731 Death's Sting: None
Exp. to next TP: 2269 Recent Deaths: 0
Mental TPs: 0 Fame: 103625178
Physical TPs: 39 Mana: 359/359 max
(1584 Phy converted to Mnt)
Your mind is completely saturated. It is imperative that you rest immediately!
>
[Leaving rest mode.]
>chat to kele Yes, I wish!
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>chat Speaking of warm pleasure.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>chat I tried some of that warming lube ages ago.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>chat And it didn't warm my willy up at all.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>chat Hoho.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>chat Oh.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
chat Cor Blimey.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>chat What the.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
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Buen just came trudging in.
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Buen just trudged away moving east.
>chat Oh. What the. I'm here, I'm here.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
Buen just came trudging in.
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Buen just trudged away moving south.
>chat Depressed, eh?
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>'help
You say, "Help."
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Maliku whispers, "YOUR PETER'S OUT."
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Maliku whispers, "YOUR PETER'S OUT."
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Maliku whispers, "YOUR PETER'S OUT."
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Maliku whispers, "YOUR PETER'S OUT."
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Maliku whispers, "YOUR PETER'S OUT."
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Maliku whispers, "YOUR PETER'S OUT."
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Maliku whispers, "YOUR PETER'S OUT."
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Maliku says, "Oh."
>
The layer of protection fades away.
>
The sense of peace and security passes away from the area.
>chat Hmm...
You focus on transmitting your thought.
Maliku changes his tune, adding a new element to his song...
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Maliku skillfully begins to weave another verse into his harmony.
d100 == 1 FUMBLE!
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Maliku changes his tune, adding a new element to his song...
>
Maliku skillfully weaves another verse into his harmony, directing the sound of his voice at you.
CS: +393 - TD: +443 + CvA: +5 + d100: +87 - -5 == +47
Warded off!
>
Maliku makes a quick gesture while calling upon the powers of the elements...
Maliku gestures.
Maliku stands taller, as if bolstered with a sense of confidence.
>
Maliku changes his tune, adding a new element to his song...
>
Maliku skillfully weaves another verse into his harmony, directing the sound of his voice at you.
CS: +432 - TD: +443 + CvA: +5 + d100: +75 - -5 == +74
Warded off!
>
Maliku says, "Oh."
>
Maliku traces a simple rune while intoning a short, mystical phrase...
>
The dull golden nimbus fades from around you.
>
Maliku gestures at you.
Your senses are no longer as sharp.
The elemental aura around you wavers.
>
Maliku traces a simple rune while intoning a short, mystical phrase...
>
Maliku gestures at you.
You feel your extra strength departing.
>
Maliku says, "H."
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Maliku says, "Hi."
>
The hazy film fades from around you.
>chat And who recommended that you take them within such close proximity?
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>
Maliku traces a simple rune while intoning a short, mystical phrase...
>
Maliku gestures at you.
CS: +433 - TD: +443 + CvA: +5 + d100: +23 - -5 == +23
Warded off!
>'You god damn son of a bitch
You say, "You god damn son of a bitch."
>'HOW THE HELL AM I SUPPOSED TO GET STRENGTH BACK
You say, "HOW THE HELL AM I SUPPOSED TO GET STRENGTH BACK."
>708 mal
Maliku removes a white crystal from in his grey linen burnoose.
>
You trace an intricate sign that contorts in the air while forcefully invoking Limb Disruption...
Your spell is ready.
>
You gesture at Maliku.
CS: +500 - TD: +351 + CvA: -8 + d100: +65 == +206
Warding failed!
His left arm explodes!
He is stunned!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
>708 mal
You trace an intricate sign that contorts in the air while forcefully invoking Limb Disruption...
Your spell is ready.
>
You gesture at Maliku.
CS: +500 - TD: +351 + CvA: -8 + d100: +86 == +227
Warding failed!
His left leg explodes!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
>
Maliku appears to struggle against his incapacitation.
Maliku somehow rises smoothly to his feet!
>708 mal
You trace an intricate sign that contorts in the air while forcefully invoking Limb Disruption...
Your spell is ready.
>
You gesture at Maliku.
CS: +500 - TD: +351 + CvA: -8 + d100: +93 == +234
Warding failed!
His right leg explodes!
Maliku screams and falls to the ground grasping his mangled right leg!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
>708 mal
You trace an intricate sign that contorts in the air while forcefully invoking Limb Disruption...
Your spell is ready.
>
You gesture at Maliku.
CS: +500 - TD: +351 + CvA: -8 + d100: +54 == +195
Warding failed!
His right arm explodes!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
>
Translucent streams of mana cascade across Maliku's form as he lets loose with a rallying cry!
Maliku breaks free from his senseless daze!
Maliku rises smoothly to his feet!
>'BO RICHO THAT
You say, "BO RICHO THAT."
>
Maliku changes his tune, adding a new element to his song...
Maliku skillfully begins to weave another verse into his harmony.
In response to the soothing melody of Maliku's song, your surroundings become calm and still.
>
Maliku says, "Hi."
>
Maliku offers you a white crystal. Type ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.
>
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Jenovadeath, this is an official warning, that Vulgarity is against GemStone IV policy. If you persist in ignoring these warnings, you risk losing permanent access to GemStone IV on all of your accounts.
If you feel this warning was received in error, please speak to a GameHost by typing ASSIST REQUEST.
You can also learn more about GemStone IV policies online, by typing POLICY while in the game or by visiting http://www.play.net/gs4/gamepolicy.asp.
************************************************** ***********
>
Maliku changes his tune, adding a new element to his song...
Maliku skillfully begins to weave another verse into his harmony.
As Maliku sings, a squall of wind briefly swirls around him.
>
With great skill, Maliku removes one of the chords from his harmony while maintaining the symmetry of those that remain.
>
The sense of peace and security passes away from the area.
>
A severed human arm spasms for a moment on the ground.
>
Maliku says, "Oh."
>
Bits of dangling flesh fall from a severed human leg.
>who
Active Players: 692
Staff on duty:
Use WHO HELP for more options.
>
A severed human arm spasms for a moment on the ground.
>
Maliku's spirit appears to be lifted by the singing.
The mirror images surrounding Maliku undulate and grow stronger.
Maliku renews his songs.
>
Bits of dangling flesh fall from a severed human arm.
>
A severed human leg oozes blood onto the ground.
>
Maliku says, "I seem to be in pain."
>
Bits of dangling flesh fall from a severed human arm.
>
Maliku gazes in awe at Karlite.
>report Ugh -- and what word was particularly offensive to warrant an official warning without any premonition whatsoever?
REPORT should only be used to notify the GemStone IV staff of emergency situations or gamewide technical errors. Please use ASSIST for general support.
Message sent to all online game staff. While no staff members are currently on duty, there are likely to be several lurking behind the scenes to investigate your report. If you feel the need to speak with the staff, please type ASSIST for a list of options.
>
The severed human arm finally stops twitching and decays away.
>
The severed human leg finally stops twitching and decays away.
>
The severed human arm finally stops twitching and decays away.
>
Maliku's offer to you has expired.
>
A severed human leg flings itself in to the air one last time, then falls to the ground, still twitching.
>
Maliku offers you a white crystal. Type ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.
>
The bright luminescence fades from around Maliku.
>
Maliku taps Karlite lightly on his shoulder.
>
Maliku says, "Sir."
>
You feel at full magical power again.
>
Maliku says, "This heathen has attacked me."
>
Maliku seems to slow down and become a bit less nimble.
>
Karlite meditates over Maliku.
Karlite takes Maliku's right arm damage.
>
Karlite meditates over Maliku.
Karlite takes Maliku's left arm damage.
>
Karlite meditates over Maliku.
Karlite screams and falls to the ground grasping his mangled left leg!
Karlite takes Maliku's left leg damage.
>
Karlite meditates over Maliku.
Karlite takes Maliku's right leg damage.
>
Maliku changes his tune, adding a new element to his song...
>report Curiously, I said the word 'feck' this morning and received no mention of 'vulgarity'. Now, I say a phrase commonly referenced and you deem it too harsh? Who the hell issued this warning, so I know who to complain about. Don't hide in the God Damn shadows like a coward.
>
Maliku skillfully weaves another verse into his harmony, directing the sound of his voice at you.
CS: +432 - TD: +418 + CvA: +5 + d100: +19 - -5 == +43
Warded off!
Nothing happens.
>
REPORT should only be used to notify the GemStone IV staff of emergency situations or gamewide technical errors. Please use ASSIST for general support.
Message sent to all online game staff. While no staff members are currently on duty, there are likely to be several lurking behind the scenes to investigate your report. If you feel the need to speak with the staff, please type ASSIST for a list of options.
>
Karlite murmurs a simple, mystical chant...
>
Karlite gestures.
Karlite's left arm looks better.
>
The misty halo fades from Maliku.
>
Karlite murmurs a simple, mystical chant...
>
Karlite gestures.
Karlite's right leg looks better.
>
Karlite asks, "Mana?"
>send 150 karl
You face Karlite, close your eyes and begin chanting. Suddenly, a small bolt of energy arcs between the two of you. You awaken, feeling slightly drained, but satisfied that 129 points were successfully transferred to Karlite.
>
Karlite murmurs a simple, mystical chant...
>
Karlite gestures.
Karlite's left leg looks better.
>
Karlite murmurs a simple, mystical chant...
>
Karlite gestures.
Karlite's right arm looks better.
>
Karlite murmurs a simple, mystical chant...
>
Karlite gestures.
Karlite's left arm looks better.
>
Karlite murmurs a simple, mystical chant...
>
Karlite gestures.
Karlite's right leg looks better.
>
Karlite murmurs a simple, mystical chant...
>
Karlite gestures.
Karlite's left leg looks better.
>
* Jyeepi just bit the dust!
>l
[Kharam-Dzu, Bazaar NW]
The broad edifice of the Kharam-Dzu library dominates this corner of the bazaar, its beams and pillars of thick timber supporting massive granite blocks mortared seamlessly top-to-bottom and end-to-end. Wooden benches flank an arched entryway, extending to the structure's corners in either direction. Sitting cross-legged on the cobbles, a young elven academian rests his back against the building as he peers attentively into his book. You also see the Jenovadeath disk, the Maliku disk, a rough slab of silver and a wooden barrel.
Also here: Maliku, Karlite who is lying down
Obvious paths: north, east, southeast, south, west
>
Jenovadeath just appeared.
You feel yourself being pulled away...
[Consultation Lounge]
The cozy surroundings of this simple conference room provide a much-welcomed respite from the chaos just outside its walls. You notice several plush chairs arranged casually around the room in a comfortable grouping.
Obvious exits: none
>
Your disk arrives, following you dutifully.
>
Ikaan says, "I assure you, Coward is the last thing I am."
>
You feel the mind of Nessu touch yours, calling the memory of your location as you last saw it. You offer no resistance.
You feel the mind of Rusteek touch yours, calling the memory of your location as you last saw it. You offer no resistance.
You feel the mind of Aethor touch yours, calling the memory of your location as you last saw it. You offer no resistance.
You feel the mind of Jaromil touch yours, calling the memory of your location as you last saw it. You offer no resistance.
>'Now where the HELL do you come off?
You ask, "Now where the HELL do you come off?"
>
You feel the mind of Jaromil touch yours, calling the memory of your location as you last saw it. You offer no resistance.
>'Since when is 'son of a bitch' a warnable offense without ANY prior heeding?
You ask, "Since when is 'son of a bitch' a warnable offense without ANY prior heeding?"
>
* Khazfuq just bit the dust!
>l
[Consultation Lounge]
The cozy surroundings of this simple conference room provide a much-welcomed respite from the chaos just outside its walls. You notice several plush chairs arranged casually around the room in a comfortable grouping. You also see the Jenovadeath disk.
Also here: GameMaster Ikaan
Obvious exits: none
>
You feel at full magical power again.
>
Ikaan says, "Gsfeedback@simutronics.com is the venue you seek. Perhaps they'll acquiesce to your interrogation. I will not. God Damn Son of a Bitch isn't something we expect to hear all over the game. You've got plenty enough warnings to know better than to be cussing out the game."
>
You feel the mind of Jaromil touch yours, calling the memory of your location as you last saw it. You offer no resistance.
>'Tell me, when was the last time I received a warning for being vulgar?
>
You ask, "Tell me, when was the last time I received a warning for being vulgar?"
>
Ikaan says, "Stand by."
>'I assure you I am not going anywhere.
You say, "I assure you I am not going anywhere."
>chat Then I called Ikaan a fucking coward for issuing me a warning without any heeding.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>chat That right did piss him off.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>l ikaa
You see GameMaster Ikaan the Scoundrel.
He appears to be a Half-Elf.
He appears to be young and taller than you. He has glittering rainbow swirl eyes and clear skin. He has wildly curly, coarse blond hair shaved on the sides. He has a sunburnt face and a broken, crooked nose. He has a small black rose inked just below his right eye.
He has some tiny black iron rings in the upper ridge of his right ear.
He is in good shape.
He has a long thin eahnor stiletto stuck in his left hand.
He is wearing some broken rose-colored glasses, a cold-hearted bastard pin, a small black backpack, some black leather straps, some ceremonial vultite lorica segmentata, a great big ole pouch, some nice grey pants, and some really nice-looking boots.
>'One can say 'whore' without any consequences in Gemstone IV. Even more curious is that "bitch" alone can be uttered, but apparently you felt it appropriate to issue a warning for adding a few more syllabus prior to it.
You say, "One can say 'whore' without any consequences in Gemstone IV. Even more curious is that "bitch" alone can be uttered, but apparently you felt it appropriate to issue a warning for adding a few more syllabus prior to it."
>
* Aramust just bit the dust!
>chat No, sir.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>chat Not yet, at least.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>
You feel the mind of Jaromil touch yours, calling the memory of your location as you last saw it. You offer no resistance.
>chat Yeah, from concurrent use.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>chat NSAID's will give you a peptic ulcer, maybe, but I doubt death. ;)
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>
The dim aura fades from around you.
>
* Jayleena just bit the dust!
>
Your breathing becomes more shallow.
>l
[Consultation Lounge]
The cozy surroundings of this simple conference room provide a much-welcomed respite from the chaos just outside its walls. You notice several plush chairs arranged casually around the room in a comfortable grouping. You also see the Jenovadeath disk.
Also here: GameMaster Ikaan
Obvious exits: none
>
You feel the mind of Jaromil touch yours, calling the memory of your location as you last saw it. You offer no resistance.
>chat You ask, "Look, Ikaan, Senja is known to say son of a bitch quite a BIT, and she's never got in trouble. Favouritism, perhaps?"
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>
* Brimzstone joins the adventure.
>chat What the favouritism.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
* Kelestra just bit the dust!
>chat It was just Rhett in the room.
You focus on transmitting your thought.
>
The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves you.
>
You feel less confident than before.
>
Ikaan says, "Hmm, I don't see a recent warning for Vulgarity."
>'I see.
You say, "I see."
>'I can only chalk this one up as my dog walking across my keyboard, then.
You say, "I can only chalk this one up as my dog walking across my keyboard, then."
>
Ikaan starts chuckling at you!
>
* Maliku returns home from a hard day of adventuring.
>'I can see a warning being resulted if I had said it in public, in front of three or more people -- but I was merely with Maliku. I'm with him almost constantly while I am logged in -- I'm sure if you asked him he wouldn't mind in the least about vulgar language.
You say, "I can see a warning being resulted if I had said it in public, in front of three or more people -- but I was merely with Maliku. I'm with him almost constantly while I am logged in -- I'm sure if you asked him he wouldn't mind in the least about vulgar language."
>
You feel the mind of Jaromil touch yours, calling the memory of your location as you last saw it. You offer no resistance.
* Alexys just bit the dust!
>
Ikaan asks, "JD, you know the deal. How many people is immaterial. You were in a publicly accessible place. Do us all a favor and watch your language, eh? I seem to recall your involvement in my triton invasion, and I think most had a good time there. Let's just stick with that sort of thing, eh?"
>
Ikaan says, "I no more enjoy warning people than I do any other onerous task."
>
Ikaan says, "And I'd much rather spend my time planning more fun stuff for you guys."
>'Precisely, which is why I don't comprehend why such a harsh punishment was issued. Soaping always seems to do the trick to others, while providing a brief hint of "hey, don't use such language".
You say, "Precisely, which is why I don't comprehend why such a harsh punishment was issued. Soaping always seems to do the trick to others, while providing a brief hint of "hey, don't use such language"."
>'As you have already noted, I have never been issued a vulgarity warning until today. Should that not be a key factor in whether you issue a direct warning or merely a heeding?
You ask, "As you have already noted, I have never been issued a vulgarity warning until today. Should that not be a key factor in whether you issue a direct warning or merely a heeding?"
>
Ikaan says, "And if you were brand new, then perhaps you'd've been soaped."
>'What kind of mickey mouse bull squash is that, sir?
You ask, "What kind of mickey mouse bull squash is that, sir?"
>'That reeks of favouritism!
>
You exclaim, "That reeks of favouritism!"
>
* Jyeepi just bit the dust!
>'So because I've been playing since 1997, I am automatically issued a warning for a slight vulgar comment? One offense, and I'm automatically tossed to the dogs?
>
You ask, "So because I've been playing since 1997, I am automatically issued a warning for a slight vulgar comment? One offense, and I'm automatically tossed to the dogs?"
>
* Gemley just bit the dust!
>
Ikaan says, "Lemme see. Your reasoning is you've never been warned for vulgarity before, so that therefore you shouldn't be warned for vulgarity? Come now..."
>'That's not what I am attempting to convey. What I said wasn't THAT bad.
>
You say, "That's not what I am attempting to convey. What I said wasn't THAT bad."
>'If people drop the F-Bomb, or some serious swear word -- yes, a warning is fine.
You say, "If people drop the F-Bomb, or some serious swear word -- yes, a warning is fine."
>'As I noted earlier, you are allowed to say "bitch" and "whore".
You say, "As I noted earlier, you are allowed to say "bitch" and "whore"."
>'What's the difference between calling someone a 'god damn bastard' and a 'son of a bitch', curiously?
You ask, "What's the difference between calling someone a 'god damn bastard' and a 'son of a bitch', curiously?"
>
Ikaan smiles.
>
You feel the mind of Jaromil touch yours, calling the memory of your location as you last saw it. You offer no resistance.
>'I asked three separate people to repeat the phrase I uttered a few moments ago.
You say, "I asked three separate people to repeat the phrase I uttered a few moments ago."
>'I'm sure you saw them say it.
You say, "I'm sure you saw them say it."
>'And yet, they all three said they received nothing.
You say, "And yet, they all three said they received nothing."
>'Not even a soaping.
You say, "Not even a soaping."
>
Ikaan says, "I'd be happy to have a talk with them if I can prove it was in a public area. And no, I didn't notice it, since I was poring over your copious logs."
>scowl
You scowl.
>'So you're not at all regretful about blatently issuing a warning, as opposed to message to take heed in what I should say from now on?
You ask, "So you're not at all regretful about blatently issuing a warning, as opposed to message to take heed in what I should say from now on?"
>
You feel the mind of Jaromil touch yours, calling the memory of your location as you last saw it. You offer no resistance.
>
Ikaan chuckles.
>
Ikaan says, "No."
>'Very well, then.
You say, "Very well, then."
>'And how long have you been a GM now?
You ask, "And how long have you been a GM now?"
>
Ikaan says, "In the future, please avoid baiting us with other people. You'll only end up in more trouble, and so will they."
>'Oh, merely for favouritism accusations -- I wouldn't worry too much about it.
You say, "Oh, merely for favouritism accusations -- I wouldn't worry too much about it."
>'Your status as a Gamemaster, then? Certainly not more than a few months, hmm?
>
You ask, "Your status as a Gamemaster, then? Certainly not more than a few months, hmm?"
>
Ikaan starts chuckling at you!
>
Ikaan says, "I think we're done here."
>'Oh, do not take my statement in the wrong way. I'm merely making notes.
You say, "Oh, do not take my statement in the wrong way. I'm merely making notes."
>
Ikaan says, "Good night JD, see you next invasion."
>'I'm most assuredly glad this is not the Wild West, Ikaan. Your trigger finger would be most impressive in a duel.
You say, "I'm most assuredly glad this is not the Wild West, Ikaan. Your trigger finger would be most impressive in a duel."
>
The world grows blurry and indistinct. After a moment everything becomes clear again. Looking about, you see...
[Kharam-Dzu, Bazaar NW]
The broad edifice of the Kharam-Dzu library dominates this corner of the bazaar, its beams and pillars of thick timber supporting massive granite blocks mortared seamlessly top-to-bottom and end-to-end. Wooden benches flank an arched entryway, extending to the structure's corners in either direction. Sitting cross-legged on the cobbles, a young elven academian rests his back against the building as he peers attentively into his book. You also see an acid-pitted silver coffer, an engraved maoral trunk, a rough slab of silver and a wooden barrel.
Also here: Karlite who is lying down
Obvious paths: north, east, southeast, south, west
>
Your disk arrives, following you dutifully.
>assist position
Your previous request is still pending. You are number 2 in the queue.
You may cancel your request for assistance at any time by typing ASSIST CANCEL.
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