Pondered the monolith, but ones a enchanter, not sure about one other. Neither of them are novices. Depending on when I can do it, one might be a demi. I don't want to strand them, just force them to talk their problems out.

Trans Phantasms + psychicblock = win

There would be no fighting over who got first priority because the criteria was straightforward and you didn't get a choice in the matter. It wasn't like the project was a democratic vote. It was "you message so and so, they decide based on your message where you are on the list"

The problem with the project was that someone would get their turn and then spend 3 weeks getting 1 line.

so you change it to and you get x time to finish it before your turn is passed on to the next candidate

I don't know how long it takes for Gaudies side, but with Hallifax's side taking 6-7 hours I'd either expect people to do it within a game month, maybe 2 (yes I expect people to not have a life!)

It's the same, which is the issue. People just space and hold it up. Then complain and throw a hissy fit when we say to the next person, okay, go ahead, they're obviously not doing anything.

This epic quest is tearing us apart

Isn't that only one of the steps?

See, Lucan's whole RP ever since I made him has been Warrior. I wanted to try something new with him, and... well, I'm not happy. I wasn't happy when Rodngar grilled me before bringing me into the Illums, and I have this feeling that Rodngar will be the one to get on my case for rejoining the Templars, since he apparently vouched for me joining the Templars, then brought me into the Illums. I really would rather not deal with it.

Also, ugh, I feel like a terrible power minister. Real-life stress has kept me from apparently performing my duties adequately, because Nariah verbally owned Ongaku earlier. Regardless of whether or not it was IC, I felt like crap, because I'm the one who controls Ongaku, and therefore it's ultimately my fault he hasn't been doing his job properly. I need aides who actually... you know... AID me.

You're making a mountain out of a molehill, I have to say.

I've noticed a bit of a theme of this from Ongaku. He's so sweet and he gets so upset/worried over things! I just wanna hug him.

Trust noola to come in and say politely and sweetly what we all are thinking and some of us would have put much more bluntly. <3 Noola

Pretendy Fun Time Games

I feel like you need the concept of Pretendy Fun Time Games explained.

I have it on fairly good authority that Rodngar will not bite your head off. Promise. Please chill out and listen to Noola.

HOLY METAGAMING

Thank you, Noola, for putting it so nicely. I realize that I worry a lot and sometimes make things out to be bigger than they are, but that's just how I am. Believe me, I work hard not to be that way, but I can't just stop something that's been who I am for the past 25+ years.

Also, what the hell, Ardmore? How is anyone metagaming?

That link needs to be forced at everyone who enters the forums, hell everyone who starts playing any IRE mud.

It's a joke, dude.

Either that, or it's just a usual day in Gaudiguch.

Like I said, really stressed IRL right now, so it's affecting how I react to pretty much everything. Not meaning to overreact or make mountains out of molehills or anything like that.

For the first time in (RL) months, I am enjoying playing again. I think the trick is short bursts and not stretching yourself out too much. When sleeping makes you feel guilty, it's a good sign that you need a break.

Personacon for Akui:

Is that a custom smilie? Cause it's super cute.