Piper

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Hurray, welcome to the boards. We look forward to reading your stuff. I mean... AUGH KATHERINE CHASE HER OUT~!

1. Modest Mouse - Ocean Breathes Salty 2. Death Cab for Cutie - Your Heart Is an Empty Room

No, I mean "doughnuts," not "donuts" or "doughtnuts!" FOR YOUR INFORMATION, SIR, "doughnut" is the original spelling, and "donut" is the alternate! I'll do what I want to! Alright, I'll pass the word along!

No don't encourage it what are you doing~! 1. Flogging Molly - Requiem for a Dying Song This version: 2. The Pogues - Body of an American

Alright! As most of you already know, a few days ago, guild leaders, along with Ancient Greg, met and discussed an experimental change in armor. We're asking that for roleplaying, just walking around/hanging out, and roleplay PvP, you please wear GM-crafted, non-runic armor of your choice. The only pieces that fall under this are your helm, gorget, tunic, sleeves, gloves, and leggings. Nothing else is under any restriction. Any type of weapon, talisman, shield, jewelry, etc. can be used, and you can still use your crimson cinctures. Feel free to wear your usual suits with artifacts or enhancements for PvM or, for those of you who participate in them on occasion, Felucca fights. The change only applies to our dealings with other roleplayers. It's not like we want you to get stomped into the ground. Katherine's house has a stockpile of various types of armor for guild use, all generously crafted by her. The armor is in a couple of crates and boxes along the far wall, and if you need to be friended to the house or need anything additional crafted (specific armor piece, a certain type of hat, etc.), just ask, and someone will do it. As stated, this is merely an experiment for the moment, and we're asking that you please work with us on this. Believe me, I realize how much it initially sucks, because my main suit had +30 mana, something like 8 MR, roughly 30 LMC, 6 or so SR, max HCI, pretty good DCI, nice resists, plus some added skillpoints. My secondary suit was also full LRC with high LMC and good resists, so it's not like I'm exempt from being temporarily inconvenienced by this. However, the point in all this is a return to roots and to level out the playing field. Our only current RP enemies are the United Pirates [uP], and they, too, are collaborating with us and implementing the same change to GM armor. So the only RPers you'll really be fighting are going to have armor and equipment of roughly the same quality as your own; neither side will have any real advantage over the other, aside from the advantage that raw skill brings. What this is going to do is make us more skill-based and less item-dependent as individuals and as a guild. Yes, it's going to take time to adjust, but it's quite obvious that it can be done. You can still be successful in GM suits. If you need proof of this, ask our praetorians. It takes practice, but that practice serves to make you better, which means you'll be all the more efficient when you have your regular suit on. It should also make success more satisfying when you realize you've done it based entirely upon your own skill. I'm very proud of you all thus far; you've all been very receptive to this. Everyone has just kind of said, "Oh, okay, that's cool. Where do I get my suit?" That was much easier than we were anticipating! (Well, of course there was Greg complaining about having to switch hats, but he doesn't count because he's one of the people who initially helped decide on the change in the first place. I miss my hat too, Greg! We can mourn our collective loss together over doughnuts.) We're going to try to get some training sessions up and running soon for those of you who want to get accustomed to playing in your new suits, since there are, of course, no-good, ale-stealing pirates about who must be dealt with! |3 And we do want you to start feeling more comfortable in your suits. Just like any other change, it'll take some adjustment, but you'll probably wind up having fun with it once you start learning new ways to do things and, as a result, getting even better at playing your template. A key part in this will also be getting everyone to work together more as a team, watch each other's backs, and learn how best to help each other. It should be fun. We'll let you know as things develop. Thanks so much for your cooperation in this, everyone. You've all been great, and we really see now how committed you are to the guild through your laudable reaction to the change. Please don't think it goes unnoticed, because we really do appreciate it. You guys are the beeessst~~~! ...except Scarst, naturally! XD (If I get called a witch for that, I'll know he read the post!)

1. Franz Ferdinand - The Dark of the Matinée 2. Modest Mouse - Dashboard FACT: The guitar in this is my ringtone! And Katherine, I must inform you that you have now met your quota for ^_^ emoticons in this thread. Any more will be in excess.

Have some oldschool punk! Yes~ 1. The Clash - Career Opportunities 2. Sex Pistols - No Feelings

1. Heather Dale - The Greyhound I've just started listening to her, but I like the sound a lot. 2. Loreena McKennitt - The Mummer's Dance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLL95QqhM-o I've seen her perform and met her twice, and I can't stress enough how phenomenally talented she and her musicians are. She's also a very nice, interesting lady, as an aside; she stayed and spoke with me for several minutes afterwards when I know she must've been tired. If you ever get the chance to see her, do it. You'll have a great night. The feel of her songs varies greatly from album to album and song to song, and her musicians play a number of unusual instruments... so check out some of her other stuff as well.

1. Juno Reactor - God Is God 2. The Idan Raichel Project - Mima'amakim Really neat Israeli band that combines Ethiopian music and old Hebrew texts. Nice soothing song.

Yeah, so I'm bored. Soundtrack stuff today... with one extra to switch it up: 1. Patrick Cassidy and Hans Zimmer - Vide Cor Meum (from Hannibal) 2. Clint Mansell - Lux Aeterna (from Reqiuem for a Dream) 3. Tomoyasu Hotei - Battle Without Honor or Humanity (from Kill Bill Volume 1)

We'll be sure to do so when we see you. A lot is going on in-game right now. The EMs have come back, a new "king" has been appointed... just a lot of stuff. We look forward to having you back!

1. The Beatles - Revolution 2. Steve Miller Band - The Joker

I like the Pilfers alright. And here's some Flight of the Conchords. They have a show on HBO that integrates the songs, so you kind of need to watch the videos listed to get the full effect. 1. Flight of the Conchords - Leggy Blonde http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCub8r1T5Rs 2. Flight of the Conchords - Issues (Think About It) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLEK0UZH4cs SOMEBODY PLEASE REMOVE THESE CUTLERIES FROM MY KNEES~

o yiss I like Matchbox 20. I see your Unwell and raise you... 1. Matchbox 20 - Push 2. Dropkick Murphys - Barroom Hero

1. The Hush Sound - The Boys Are Too Refined 2. Nightwish - Bye Bye Beautiful

Yes that is all well and good but you failed to mention the part where you TRIED TO KILL ME It's what I get for going out to eat with someone whose main is a poisoner, I suppose. Live and learn. ...The hat is fantastic though! Anyway, I'm back in Florida now, though I'm still getting settled back in. I haven't even unpacked yet because first I need to get new paint and carpet in here, and I have a lot to do. I still may not be around as much as usual, buuuuuuuuut assuming everything goes as planned, I will at least be around for this: http://www.thehonorempire.org/forums/index...showtopic=12994

*The penmanship leaves much to be desired -- unusual for Piper, with shaky lines and inkblots here and there.* Katherine, As I've been quite ill, I was unaware of these recent "developments." My thanks for the timely dispatch, and I support your motion; the whole thing does seem rather dubious, even just in passing. I will do all I can to attend the protest, if I am able. I'll hardly be in good condition -- assuming I can come at all -- but perhaps my attendance would make some impression, in spite of everything. Regards, -- Piper

As you probably know by now, I'm currently in the process of moving back home to Florida. That's why I've been scarce recently, but I should be back more regularly next week after I've gotten settled back in. I wanted to let you know that I will not be around for the meeting this weekend, as I'm heading out and stopping on the way to hang with Katherine on Saturday. Even if Thom's not around either because of her injury, that doesn't mean you guys can't run it yourselves! >:E Have a good weekend, and I'll see you soon.

I'm glad to hear everything seems to be back to normal now. Hope you're doing well.

Yes~! It was good to have you back, Calli. Hope to see more of you in the coming weeks.

Greg, thank you for taking the time to make the map. I wanted to let you know that there is one more private residence that I noticed is missing - one north of the belfry where Eban lives. It's a small, square, stone building owned by Alexander, behind the bathhouse. I believe it has a house sign with our colors out front. Thought you might want to know! As an aside, again, it's very good to have you back and in the area. Hopefully you can make your shipyard soon! Also, to Borg and any others: My ICQ number is 205-053-278. Please do get a hold of me if possible.

Okay, so it's Christmas Eve, but in case I don't actually see you all in-game or on ICQ in time to say it... Merry Christmas~~! I hope you all have a good time with your families over the next few days, and enjoy yourselves!

On Friday, we held the caravan to Britain, accompanied by Laurana, Julia/Katherine, Scarst, and Keiko. While all horses but one were taken by the pirates, it was still enjoyable -- that is, until they took Katherine prisoner! But thanks to help from PGoH members Scarst, Kang, Keiko, and Darian, as well as that of Kelfer from our allies KoI, we got her back Saturday night after raiding the pirates' Black Market, stealing the key, and breaking her out of the cell. Thanks, everyone, for joining in these events and making them successful. Hawkeye Pike of UP wanted to make it known that he is appreciative of your participation and your efforts to make this fun. Both sides are enjoying themselves, and you can expect more events in the near future -- not only between just our two guilds, but perhaps expanding the scope to allies of both parties as tensions escalate. Mainly, we need you guys to keep logging in regularly when you are able, and to keep tabs on things as best you can; we can't run this stuff without you. Keep up the good work, everyone. It's been fun~!

Katherine, Loki (Qu) and I went sneaking around in Sorcerer Dungeon, the dungeon leading up to Terort Skitas, just to have a look at things. Without any nightsight, this room on level two is pretty ominous, and we all thought it was pretty neat. So I thought I would share: It was fortunate that we were all able to move stealthily though here, since there were about a bajillion elementals and paragons and other monsters all over the place. If you squint hard enough, you can see a few! Sort of.