christian2142

What is the name of your guild, village, organization, etc.: Caminus What is the purpose of your guild/village/organization (if sensitive, this can be withheld and then privately shared with whomever is handling the charter): Caminus aims to provide a refuge for those seeking community. Its sole purpose is to cultivate a stable settlement that thrives on honor, community, hospitality, and family. What plot size are you interested in: 100x100 What tile are you interested in: A17 (I have the four corners of the desired 100x100 plot, as well) If your tile is currently owned by a nation, do you have that nation's leader's approval: N/A Signatures (players should sign their persona/character name and their MC name): Afilion: Korglug Alleyooper: Larek Dark_Elf01: Bolon Stormtaker Inquisitater: Auberon de Clare Reznc: Urgnarz Nubklomp Fetching_Ghost: Cecilia Sugarbean Dymase: Ser Duncan Lefay Whiteknight_19: Eryn Serene YourLocalNath: Kattja Serene ItsMeAlex: Aiden Serene Armanay: Ser Bennett Elwind, Rion Serene hopper2060: Victor Verne Neclectus: Fjordin Sylver Caranthir_: Alexandre de Aryn Killmatronix: John Kowacz

Nice things. Really though, the amount of research and effort put into this was extensive and impressive, especially for a nation leader. Bravo. In response to the question proposed, I believe we should reinforce the already sturdy timezones. Focus on bolstering the player retention and activity. Not only are you creating an anchor for the playerbase (or a 'safe-zone' if you will), but in theory those playerbases would eventually influence (and therefore bolster) their neighboring timezones. The information presented already demonstrates the timezones most closely accompanying the most active ones being at least somewhat retentive, with the only outlier being 8-12. Aside from that, it's relatively deserted.

I have a lot of memorable moments in roleplay, almost exclusively revolving around Athera. I'll separate them by spoiler... Romantic turmoil... Snaga shenanigans... Stone Road Slaughter... Just... ouch... Community. 'Nuff said. There are many more, but I've wasted enough of my time and whoever has the patience to read this. I miss Athera... Edit: I said 'almost' exclusively revolving around Athera. Nope. It's simply exclusively revolving around Athera.

Nah man. As cool as another race would be (especially lusty argonian maids and assassin lizardmen), we already have 'official' races that are practically dead or niche roles. I'd much rather observe someone go through rigorous technical roleplay to introduce some type of Rapture type underwater settlement, or to do something magical.

[!] Scattered around Sutica and some of the major settlements in Axios, stacks of laminated flyers flutter in the spring breeze... [!] "Do you find yourself searching for an establishment to cultivate your interest in herbal or traditional medicine? Do you have a (strange) passion for patching holes, cuts, and scrapes of the flesh? Do you seek comfortable, yet cheap residency away from the city life? Look no further than the Caligonian General Clinic!" [Images of interior and exterior...] "Whether an aspiring practitioner, scholar, or master in any of the aforementioned fields, you are welcome to Caligo's doorstep as an employee in the practice of medicine! Though the clinic is quite underwhelming in size, the community plans on establishing a proper 'hospital' in the future. With your help and contribution to our society, we could eventually make that dream a reality and provide for more than just our humble settlement! Forward your interests directly to Fjordin Sylver (christian2142), sending a bird directly to Caligo (east of Sutica)!" [!] If you are concerned with the commute between Sutica and Caligo (which is less than an Elven minute by boat), full-time applicants may be entitled to their very own home within Caligo! The taxes are cheap (sitting at 25 mina a week), and the accommodation both plentiful and welcoming! Contact myself, christian2142, on the forums or in-game. I would be more than happy to arrange a meeting ICly or over Skype regarding potential employment and residence. [!]

[!] With a hint of satisfaction, Fjordin would process the paperwork alongside his Judicator, and distribute citizenship passes to each respective applicant. [!] "Welcome to Caligo!"

[!] Flyers would be distributed all across Axios. Lands both densely inhabited and sparsely would have one of these papers lurking in one corner or another, beckoning to passer-bys with a captivating gilded text upon dark, coarse parchment. The papers would be laminated with a waxy coating, which protects it from stain and rain. Beneath a rather boldly written introduction, it reads... [!] "Attention outcasts, vagabonds, and otherwise discontent or homeless men and women!" "If you are new to the lands of Axios, or find yourself discontent with your current whereabouts living, look no further than the great fortune of this flyer! Caligo Landing, the Vassal-state of Sutica, beckons to those young and old, man and woman, short and tall; indeed, it beckons to all. If you are fed up with the life you are currently subjected to; harsh oppression, stifling taxes, or a restless desire for shelter in the coldest and warmest of seasons, take action now! Embark upon Caligo Landing, and find yourself accommodated to cheap and hospitable living; a respectful and open-minded community. Situated upon the sun-bathed shores of the Ceru sea, Caligo Landing is ripe with opportunities for boating, fishing (both large and small!), tranquility, and adventure. The untamed wilderness is host to many woodlands creatures, great mushrooms (made possibly by the thick canopy and humid air), and a multitude of medicinal herbs. Suit yourself to meandering in the agora, the town tavern, or even your neighbors parlor. In Caligo, all of these luxuries (with more to come) can be yours!" "Those interested in touring Caligo should contact Fjordin Sylver (christian2142), standing Scholarch. Attached to this flyer are multiple charcoal-printed depictions of the town in its current state. Housing is given on a first-come-first-served basis, and taxation stands at 25 mina per citizen every Elven week. If individual housing is not available (as it is most likely never going to be), you will instead be given a (deemed) compatible 'house-mate'; a system that worked well for decades past. If interested in citizenship, fill out one of the attached forms and send it to the Scholarch via bird." [!] As promised, the flyer would be followed by a multitude of imprinted pages of parchment. The machinery involved in replicating these depictions does so with great detail, providing a near-accurate image of what is being represented... [!] [Images] Housing Registration Anything marked with an asterisk (*) is optional information, but will more heavily influence your acceptance to Caligo for the sake of communication and placement! [OOC Information] IGN: Timezone: Activity Availability: *Skype: *Steam: [IC Information] Name (First and Last): Age: Race: Profession(s)/Labor(s): *Personal Qualities: *Personal Ambition(s): *Previous/Current Affiliation(s) (Guilds, Mercenary Companies, Militant Organizations, etc.): Have you visit/toured Caligo Landing prior to filling out this form?: Do you have a relationship with any existing Caligonian citizen(s)? If so, who?: Do you have any standing citizenship (or otherwise ownership) of property within another settlement? If so, what and where?: Have you read and familiarized yourself with the Caligonian constitution?: Are you willing to commit yourself to the labors, both physical and mental, that comes with being a Caligonian citizen?:

Caligonian Constitution To ensure fluidity in the amongst Caligo Landing (vassal-State under Sutica), the constitution lays down the foundations for a strong government which will only be strengthened through the wisdom of the ages. This document is herein written by Fjordin Sylver of Sutica, previous governor of the Aesculan province under Oren and Great Architect of the Askalene descendents. The title carries influence so far back as Athera in her prime, when the city of Sylverport made impressions upon the sand not in body, but in the quality of her character. Section I. Common Conduct Section II. Taxation and Evasion Section III. Education and Industry Section IV. Working Conditions and Standards Section V. Militant Conduct and Policy Section VI. Administrative Conduct and Policy Section VII. Loopholes and Amendments ~ Fjordin Sylver, Scholarch of Caligo, officially penned the 13th of The First Seed, 1583

Caligo Landing Caligo Landing (more regularly referred to as Caligo) is a settlement east of Sutica, on the southern bay of the Ceru sea. The forest it inhabits is vast, clustered with great trees (of various shades of oak) and even greater canopies (which permit little sunlight, thus allowing the growth of colossal mushrooms in the humid environment). Stony, salty shores dominate the coast, and great fish (and greater ducks) flounder in the water. Thus, Caligo is a port town (hence Caligo 'Landing'), which thrives on a unique and largely in-development agricultural practice (coined the 'floating gardens') and fishing. This is due to the relative infertility of the land, and gravely soil, which is suited just barely enough to support minimal livestock. Much like Sutica, it is a settlement that focuses primarily on social and economic development, seeking to bridge a firm gap between the inequalities of her people and create a competitive environment. Government Caligo would appear to be an autocracy, but this is far from truth: the Caligonian government is an oligarchy (government in which multiple persons share political power), which is influenced heavily by the welfare of their people. Though the Scholarch (the presiding leader) holds power over most executive manners, there are branches of government that specialize in other fields. The Procurator (who administrates learning), the Judicator (who administrates law), and the Mercator (who administrates commerce). Under these people may serve as little as one or two assistants to a vast network of spare hands, which help enforce efficiency as well as unburden the Scholarch from the more trivial matters. Law Caligonian citizens are expected to abide by Section I of the Sutican Codex, as well as local laws enforced by the Caligonian Constitution (which is to be displayed in the Great Library of Caligo). Culture Literature Art Religion

Wow. It's been a long time since I've bothered with the forums. Personally, I think the idea of a GM-sponsored fairgrounds is lovely, but I reject the idea simply because I believe it should be an obligation that nation and settlement leaders themselves uphold. The existence of fairs and otherwise public events are both rare and sometimes poorly implemented when done, so I think it would force leaders and their helpers to get creative and competitive with how to retain and attract player activity to their land. If nothing else, make the GM fairgrounds a place for events like Krugsmas and the like. Not a place where the players themselves can host their own festivities.

Hats off to you. I'm a more-or-less old timer here myself, and I'm considering rejoining after a long break. I wish you the best.

There will be a day for me... ... but that comes after I apply for the ET builders.

I'll consider finally taking peoples advice and applying, but that terraforming is going to kill me.

I imagine that when posts like this are made, and people like Tythus are observing the thread, the face of approval lights up as it's evaluated. Seriously though; I like option 3 the most. Might force larger armies to tactically plan their reinforcements, and initial force. i.e. start with heavy infantry, and keep cavalry in reserve for reinforcement later on.

Fjordin would chuckle at the trader, and merely shake his head. "Such work isn't worth the hundred mina. Several crates of spruce?... Humble yourself to a more fair price." He then walks away, half-heartedly waving off.

This will be a weirdly formatted reply, and a late one at that, but in my experience zombies, which naturally spawn can indeed drop iron armor. Added in the latest versions of MC or so were random variables in which a zombie may spawn into the game wearing armor. This armor is not only functional, and sometimes enchanted (like skeleton bows), but further can be dropped (albeit rarely). I have recorded instances of receiving weightless gold armor, and iron back far back as Athera. Upon trying to repair it however, the weight and knockback values were adjusted appropriately to my blacksmithing level, and what I'd produce from scratch. You can obtain weightless gold, iron, and chain armor from /naturally spawned/ zombies. The armored ones /RARELY/ drop weightless versions of what they wear, although just because they drop one doesn't mean the whole suit. It will however be terribly damaged. Unless you are a blacksmith who can produce weightless iron, or gold armor, the armor was cheated in via commands or creative. Simple as that.

Correction. Even in knowing what you're looking for, there is no way to know which chest out of a hundred will hold it. Therefore it's not preventing you from breaking into everything. It's forcing you to break into everything until you narrow down to that/those item(s).

Huh. Huh. Huh. There are a lot of thoughts I have on this. So many it might be difficult to document the majority in a half-arsed forums post before I leave for work in the coming half hour. Might as well get started on them, although I haven't really typed up a proper forums post in a while. - clears his throat, and initiates his typical sekc format - So first thing is first; My feelings are mixed. Surprised? Probably, and probably not, as it appears most people who have replied to this topic are bent on the eradication, or overhaul of this implementation. Meanwhile others outright adore it. Now here is exactly what I have a beef with, and what I find rather charming to the servers aesthetic/what it could mean the implementation of: 1. Illogical. Yes this word has been thrown around quite a few times in the past couple pages, and for varying reasons, although there are two key points in which I have thought of myself that would like to readdress: 2. Obsolete. Stealing an RP-item unless it is designed to be used in combat (i.e. renamed sword or diamond armor) would generally not be beneficial to the thieving player, the ET who designated that RP-item, or the player in previous possession of it. Here are a few reasons as to why: 3. Potent. This is going to be my first explanation as to why I support the implementation behind this update. It has potential, but perhaps not in the ways intended. Some points have already been addressed in the previous responses to this topic, but either in a negative connotation, or vaguely. Those are my thoughts, or at least the majority of them, as I'm already running late on my morning schedule. TL;DR You don't get one. Read my post, or don't. No summary is a decent enough explanation. Sorry. </3 P.S. Don't take my sarcasm, or passive-aggression seriously. It's not designed to be.

Fjordin Sylver Basic Information Nicknames: Fjordeen, Herr Sylverport, Sylver Age: 139 (As of 2nd, The First Seed, 1518//7/31/15) Gender: Male Race: Wood Elf/Mali'ame Status: Alive, and Active. Description Height: 5'8 Weight: 157 lbs. Body Type: Muscular, Lean Eyes: Brown (with an odd maroon tinge) Hair: Dark Brown Skin: Lightly Tanned Markings: Scarring on shoulder, and three scars on torso. Tattoos: N/A Health: Average Personality: Sadistic, Calculative, Determined, Loyal, Deceiving, Opportunistic, Open-Minded Inventory: Ferrum Shortsword (usually accompanied by an Aurum Shortsword), Shortbow, or Crossbow, Aurum Nuggets/Ceramic Brick(s), Sterile Bandaging (Linen), Blissfoil/Mandragora (Powder/Flower), Pestle + Mortar, Wine/Ale, Multiple Arrows/Bolts, Assorted Ferrum Tools, Ferrum Dagger (designed for medical practices), Charcoal + Paper (for copying inscriptions while exploring), and Torches. Further Details: Usually adorned in his heavy armor forged in Athera. Adventuring in arid environments calls for a more Caliphate-esque set of armor. Typically wearing a circlet, which is specially designed to hold against otherwise fatal attacks to the skull, and represent his position of leadership. Life Style Alignment: Lawful Evil Deity: N/A Religion: Pseudo-Canonist, Agnostic Alliance/Nation/Home: Orenian Crownlands, Settlement of Aesculus Job: Domestic Grandmaster/Leader, Sergeant of Felsenic Guard Class: Swordsman, or Crossbowman Title(s): Governor, Grandmaster, Sergeant Profession(s): Miner, Lumberjack, Leatherworker, Woodworker, Ex. Breeder, Ex. Farmer Special Skill(s): Highly Skilled Traditional Healer, Tactician, and Negotiator Flaw(s): Bloodlusting, Sadistic, Short-Sighted Magic Current Status: Aspiring Illusionist, but no formal training. Arch-type: N/A Sub-Type: N/A Rank: N/A Weakness(es): N/A Strength(s): N/A Current Spell(s): N/A Weaponry Fighting Style: Offensive, Cunning Trained Weapon: Shortswords, Daggers, Crossbows Favored Weapon: Melee - Shortsword, Ranged - Crossbow Archery: Skilled archer, as credit to his racial blood granting him enhanced perception, and strong enough to properly utilize a crossbow. Biography Parents: Biological Father: Unknown. Died shortly after birth during a city-wide raid. Biological Mother: Unknown. Died shortly after childbirth due to stress, and lack of support. Adoptive Father: Unknown. Highlander in nature, which owed credit to his name. Abandoned Fjordin in Malinor, as his obligation as a mercenary did not comply with keeping the child. Siblings: N/A Children: N/A (Briefly adopted Holly of Diamant, but disowned after marrying into the Staunton family) Extended Family: N/A, but considers his town council to be the closest to family he has (Kayla Den, Aifric Driscoll, Publius Bracchus, Cealum Nightgrove) Pet(s): N/A, except the town Halfling and spymaster, Berilac Goldworthy History: Briefly commanded a small enclave in the Eastern reaches of Athera during the High Elven (and briefly generally Elven) genocide after the assassination of an Orenian King. Later regrouped after its destruction with the last surviving member, and formed the city of Sylverport under Oren. Disbanded Sylverport shortly before Exodus to Vailor, and now pioneering in the reformed settlement of Aesculus behind Felsen. Artwork: N/A (For now...)