Lendren2010-06-28 20:18:59
Expecting people not to know what the word "plastic" means, I put in a comment about that very fact, for the benefit of the reviewers.
Of course, given what I was making, the use of the word was also a subtle hint about what it was, too. But still entirely legal and grammatical.
Hey, it's been a long time since I made a joke design. And (like all my joke designs) there's no bacon in it anywhere!
Of course, given what I was making, the use of the word was also a subtle hint about what it was, too. But still entirely legal and grammatical.
Hey, it's been a long time since I made a joke design. And (like all my joke designs) there's no bacon in it anywhere!
Nienla2010-06-28 20:22:17
QUOTE (Ongaku Nil'Goeth @ Jun 26 2010, 06:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In a hollow, echoing voice, The Temporal Conclave says, "Xaakin, what is your specialty of research?"
In a slightly resonating monotone, you say, "I wish to specialize in the anatomy of the races of Lusternia and research the best ways in which their bodies may be healed of injury and illness."
In a hollow, echoing voice, The Temporal Conclave says, "I see, you are an aspiring scientist then."
In a slightly resonating monotone, you say, "I am indeed."
In a hollow, echoing voice, The Temporal Conclave says, "Very well."
You have joined the Matrix Research Institute.
In a slightly resonating monotone, you say, "I wish to specialize in the anatomy of the races of Lusternia and research the best ways in which their bodies may be healed of injury and illness."
In a hollow, echoing voice, The Temporal Conclave says, "I see, you are an aspiring scientist then."
In a slightly resonating monotone, you say, "I am indeed."
In a hollow, echoing voice, The Temporal Conclave says, "Very well."
You have joined the Matrix Research Institute.
You say, "I wish to study the effects on disembowelment on individuals, assessing the amount of gore that sprays out of their body while rating on a decibel scale on how loud their screams of pain are before they expire in excruciating pain."
You have joined the Matrix Research Institute.
Talan2010-06-28 20:25:56
QUOTE (Lendren @ Jun 28 2010, 04:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Expecting people not to know what the word "plastic" means, I put in a comment about that very fact, for the benefit of the reviewers.
That's a really good idea actually. I have had some issues with designs getting rejected because the reviewer is not familiar with my use of a word. I try to give the benefit of the doubt, then get incredibly frustrated when things are rejected. It seems a bit snotty, "Oh in case you don't know what this word means..." but if it gets the job done - yeah. I'm going to start doing that.
Lendren2010-06-28 20:30:20
I tried to be less snotty-sounding than I was here. The wording was something like "I don't mean 'plastic' in the sense of the material, but just the reshapability" or words to that effect -- so I wasn't implying the reviewer didn't know the word, just clarifying which meaning I had in mind. But if they didn't know it... I was also nudging them to look it up. I'm all suave like that sometimes.
Incidentally, like all my joke designs it's public, so feel free to bug your local artisan for one. I don't expect to ever make a penny on them. In fact, I gave Arix the first one ever made, free, for inspiring it.
Incidentally, like all my joke designs it's public, so feel free to bug your local artisan for one. I don't expect to ever make a penny on them. In fact, I gave Arix the first one ever made, free, for inspiring it.
Xiel2010-06-29 00:46:25
QUOTE
You have won 70 Credits in the Iron Lottery with ticket 10844. Congratulations!
Estarra's voice shatters the cosmic equilibrium, "Viynain wins 70 credits!"
Estarra's voice shatters the cosmic equilibrium, "Viynain wins 70 credits!"
First time I've like, ever won a lottery.
But...do I like..have to claim the ticket for the credits or something? Cause the ticket office isn't saying anything but 'That ticket did not win a prize, sorry!'. o.o
Eventru2010-06-29 00:47:19
You get them automatically I believe.
Noola2010-06-29 00:48:17
QUOTE (Xiel @ Jun 28 2010, 07:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
First time I've like, ever won a lottery.
But...do I like..have to claim the ticket for the credits or something? Cause the ticket office isn't saying anything but 'That ticket did not win a prize, sorry!'. o.o
But...do I like..have to claim the ticket for the credits or something? Cause the ticket office isn't saying anything but 'That ticket did not win a prize, sorry!'. o.o
Congratulations!
Xiel2010-06-29 00:49:52
Oh, dandy. And thanks!
Shulamit2010-06-29 01:48:46
I am an undersecretary, and a professor in the collegium! And I have skills that do stuff! And bugs got fixed, so that looking at ab harmonics, and look at opals short phrase, I no longer see enregy, or whatever it was spelled as! I can harvest crystals! I am apparently, tanky, since I kept healing! I still have 250 credits left, and I'm trans in both harmonics and aeonics and mythical at healing!
Wooooooo
Wooooooo
ongaku2010-06-29 02:05:08
QUOTE (Nienla @ Jun 28 2010, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You say, "I wish to study the effects on disembowelment on individuals, assessing the amount of gore that sprays out of their body while rating on a decibel scale on how loud their screams of pain are before they expire in excruciating pain."
You have joined the Matrix Research Institute.
You have joined the Matrix Research Institute.
Oh you. You and your love of disemboweling.
Ileein2010-06-29 02:14:38
Zomg we got stuff done. Lots of stuff. Our leadership is scary-competent. It is fun.
Ayisdra2010-06-29 02:17:38
Getting ideas for research things....now if only I was allow to freely roam the planes...
Kaalak2010-06-29 08:26:41
Some thoughts.
The new guardian guilds, skillsets and backgrounds are very interesting and enriching. Sure things will have to be tweaked and revised. This should not detract from the satisfaction those who worked on the projects feel. Players will complain, that's our function. Excellent job Admins, please have a beer (and nap) on me.
Also, to whomever is administrating the Charities: thank you so much. Adding new commodities swiftly, allowing us to enchant suits as robes, and finally permitting slightly magical effects when using essence in commodities are very welcome changes and are not forgotten. It may not seem like we designers are taking full advantage of some of your hard work (there are no public suits designs), but rest assured, we will. Again, thank you.
The Epic Membership. It is such a great idea it makes me wonder why it wasn't implemented before. Hindsight is always 20/20 for good ideas.
The new guardian guilds, skillsets and backgrounds are very interesting and enriching. Sure things will have to be tweaked and revised. This should not detract from the satisfaction those who worked on the projects feel. Players will complain, that's our function. Excellent job Admins, please have a beer (and nap) on me.
Also, to whomever is administrating the Charities: thank you so much. Adding new commodities swiftly, allowing us to enchant suits as robes, and finally permitting slightly magical effects when using essence in commodities are very welcome changes and are not forgotten. It may not seem like we designers are taking full advantage of some of your hard work (there are no public suits designs), but rest assured, we will. Again, thank you.
The Epic Membership. It is such a great idea it makes me wonder why it wasn't implemented before. Hindsight is always 20/20 for good ideas.
Sylphas2010-06-30 01:05:38
Killing someone who actually fought back well! Usually people either just die instantly or I can't scratch them. That one was actually a close fight!
Shedrin2010-06-30 08:32:18
Excited about possibilities for Aeromancers with this new philosophy direction.
Llesvelt2010-06-30 10:43:43
QUOTE
POLITICS NEWS #1933
Date: 6/28/2010 at 20:25
From:
To : Everyone
Subj: Election #55260 Results
Fellow Ileein Shavatt, Master of Temporal Studies has just filled the vacant
position as Administrator of Institute.
Date: 6/28/2010 at 20:25
From:
To : Everyone
Subj: Election #72474 Results
Fellow Arel Shavatt, Voice of the Enigma has just filled the vacant position as
Guildmaster of Institute.
Date: 6/28/2010 at 20:25
From:
To : Everyone
Subj: Election #55260 Results
Fellow Ileein Shavatt, Master of Temporal Studies has just filled the vacant
position as Administrator of Institute.
Date: 6/28/2010 at 20:25
From:
To : Everyone
Subj: Election #72474 Results
Fellow Arel Shavatt, Voice of the Enigma has just filled the vacant position as
Guildmaster of Institute.
My family is awesome
Siam2010-06-30 10:54:48
QUOTE (Nienla @ Jun 29 2010, 04:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You say, "I wish to study the effects on disembowelment on individuals, assessing the amount of gore that sprays out of their body while rating on a decibel scale on how loud their screams of pain are before they expire in excruciating pain."
You have joined the Matrix Research Institute.
You have joined the Matrix Research Institute.
Raving for Amani!
Lysandus2010-06-30 14:40:54
You swing a sinister curved katana at the spectre of Gardener Alodale Merule. You cut him, opening up deep lacerations.
You have scored a CRUSHING CRITICAL hit!
The blade shears through the spectre of Gardener Alodale Merule's body, coming clean through the other side with a strangely quiet swish. He appears momentarily surprised, before his eyes glaze over in death and he collapses to the ground.
You have slain the spectre of Gardener Alodale Merule.
Your soul cries out in ecstasy as it reaches new heights of power. You have advanced to level 99.
You have reached the illustrious level of Titan.
Many golden sovereigns spill from the corpse.
You suddenly scoop up the corpse of the spectre of Gardener Alodale Merule.
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Finally, after 3 years of playing, I've made it!
You have scored a CRUSHING CRITICAL hit!
The blade shears through the spectre of Gardener Alodale Merule's body, coming clean through the other side with a strangely quiet swish. He appears momentarily surprised, before his eyes glaze over in death and he collapses to the ground.
You have slain the spectre of Gardener Alodale Merule.
Your soul cries out in ecstasy as it reaches new heights of power. You have advanced to level 99.
You have reached the illustrious level of Titan.
Many golden sovereigns spill from the corpse.
You suddenly scoop up the corpse of the spectre of Gardener Alodale Merule.
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Finally, after 3 years of playing, I've made it!
Razenth2010-06-30 17:40:56
Spectre killer!
Noola2010-06-30 18:14:37
I've been feeding Noola's baby taint wyrm a steady diet of nothing but oats. I'm hoping that when it grows up, it becomes disgustingly fat!