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[editor] Mystaric [printer] Bede
[staff] Allison Alovea Anaisse Apollonia Athuro Cyniq Dacoit Decantor
Deevlit Gurt Hawpch Iktome Kayah Keroppi Kuah Lohon Louellin
Mea Ranstlin Thabo Tunclon Vestia Yardan
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Interviews with an Immortal
by Anaisse
Requesting an interview with Morphina, I was surprised when I was immediately
transferred to her quiet and very personalized office. I began by asking, "Can
you tell me a little about what you do? What is it like to be an Imm?"
Morphina stated "Being an imm is like being a parent to everyone. You monitor
squabbles, and if at all possible, let them work things out themselves so they
learn. You assist them when they need it, but let them try to do things on
their own. You create an environment where they can grow and mature.
You comfort them when things go wrong, but let life teach the lessons it
must, and you reward them when they do something good."
When asked about creating new areas, Morphina replied "I just finished
a 490 room area, waiting for final checks and fixes before it gets ported and
I'm working on 4 others." Curious about the building process, I asked Morphina
how she learned her skill. She answered "I went to another mud, because I
got turned down here, the other mud was new, and accepted all applicants. I
read all the help files, and worked on a trial and error basis until I got
good, then I tried again here and got accepted, shortly there after, I
was Imm'd."
I asked Morphina "What makes RoD unique to other MUDs in your opinion?"
Pausing thoughtfully, Morphina answered "It's size, it's scope, the defined
rules, and consequences, and unique areas." She added "Besides which, this is
the basis for all smaug, and all new releases come from us...so, we are the
first to get new code."
Interviews with an Immortal
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I asked "What do you see in the future of RoD and MUD's in general?"
Morphina said "I feel there will always be other muds, if for no other reason
than RoD can't support everyone all the time, and there are other types
(sci fi, star-wars, etc.)"
When I questioned her about the possibility of important changes, Morphina
nodded and replied "Always, if RoD doesn't change, we become stagnant, we
must change to keep growing, and to keep things interesting to the morts even
when change is disliked by the morts, eventually, they come to live with it
and sometimes even learn the pros."
Wrapping up our interview, I asked "What would you say is the most important
advice you could give to a brand new player?" Smiling, Morphina said "To take
it slowly, learn, explore, and make friends before trying to become an adult
you're only a kid once but you're an av forever." Morphina shrugged help-
lessly, paused for a moment then with an evil grin said "Or until you
meet Balzur."
by Anaisse
Interview with the Mage
by Mary
What do we know about Bede? Some might know lots and some might
not know anything at all. Well, here's a chance for you to find
out about the silly immie mage named Bede. =)
Bede started mudding about 3 yrs ago (he'd lost track of rl time) :P
with a friend from high school to remind them of their D&D days. This
was the 10th mud that he tried and apparently the most addictive. He first
joined GoM and was so involved in his guild that he didn't avatar until he was
338 years old. After 6 months, he left GoM and entered Arcanes because that
Arcanes was more challenging and dedicated.
Becoming an Immortal was pure luck to Bede. After joining Arcanes, he
became involved in the order. He started as a member and walked his way
through leadscout and then #2. During that time, Adonia sponsored him for
imm and he decided to try it out. Imming proved to be more of Bede's style
He not only got a chance to help out Arcanes more but he also got a chance to
explore mudding from a different angle. He started working on rebuilding
Camelot but it wasn't what anyone expected so he "hacked" the place and
spent 2000 hours building that area. About that time, he also got involved
in the Area Council and Co-Chaired it with Lascivias for 6 months.
Recently, Camelot moved in and was renamed to Knight of the Round Table and
Bede's still working on other projects(which I bet is going to be as successful
as Camelot.) He'd also accepted to be deity of a new order, Ascendere, "which
comprised of people I had spent alot of time with on the mud who wanted to grow
but felt they had no where big enough for all of them." Bede seemed to be very
proud of Ascendere. "They are probably the most courageous people I have ever
known." According to Bede, Ascenderes had every material thing they could want
but they strived for something more. What they're searching for he doesn't know
but he guessed it might be cooperation, freedom, or something along that line.
When I asked him why he accepted to be deity of Ascendere, he said without
a doubt that it was because he has "tremendous respect for them." He was also
impressed by the way they handled things. They did not leave their orders by
screaming and whining, but rather "in a calm and peaceful manner."
What does Bede think about mortals complaining that Immortals are "out of touch
with mortals"? He thinks that each immortal has their own specialty and none
are out of touch. Bede admitted he doesn't know anything about pkilling but
he knows his way around the mud. Also, he said that each immortal has been
active on a mortal char before and has paid their dues. "To each his own."
With a little touch of humour, Bede and I concluded our little chat.
You say 'anything else you want to add before we conclude? :P'
Bede says 'I'm gay and I like chinese food'
Bede says 'err, no :P'
A big thanks to Bede for being so great with the interview. =)
by Mary
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Do you have a creative and/or a poetic bone in your body?
If so, then here's a quest for you! Write up a poem about anything you want
but it has to be at least 6 verses. If you don't want to write a poem, you may
write a short story at least a page (24 lines) long. The Adventure (quest)
committee will be the judges. All entries must be turned in by midnight on
Thursday, April 15th. Winners and prizes will be announced on the next Cry of
Despair issue following that date.Mud mail quest entries to Mystaric by 4/15/99
(Staffs on the Adventurer committee may not enter this quest.)
An Alphabet Quest!!!
Start date: Sat 10th of April
Finish date: Tues 13th of April 10 pm EST
Mission....Find items beginning with each letter of the Alphabet or as many
as you can locate and mud mail a list of the items to Mea. The first entry
with the largest number of correct items wins. The items must be collected
and brought to Mea when she replies to the winner. Prize: Glory.
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Male Thoughts
Destai says 'Top Ten Suggestions for Guys While Playing
Golf and/or Using a Public Bathroom
... ... ...
Destai says '10. Back straight, knees bent, feet shoulder width apart.'
Destai says '9. Form a loose grip.'
Destai says '8. Keep your head down.'
Destai says '7. Avoid a quick backswing.'
Destai says '6. Stay out of the water.'
Destai says '5. Try not to hit anyone.'
Destai says '4. If you are taking too long, please let others go ahead of you.'
Destai says '3. Don't stand directly in front of others.'
Destai says '2. Quiet please!... while others are preparing to go.'
Destai says '1. Don't take extra strokes.'
It's Great being female
You tell Minnie 'OH GAWD! I'm in PAIN! i'm cramping. I'm bitchy...
I'm ....fed up! I need someone to beat up!
Minnie tells you '*bursts into tears, too* not sure why I'm crying
:P go get some midol :)'
So femalish.
Submitted by Amoria
Hilarious Situations
Ukiah wears a pair of dragonscale arm-guards on his arms.
Ukiah wears the Cloak of Royalty about his body.
Ukiah seems to glow with power and majesty.
Ukiah holds a Band of Brotherhood in his hands.
Ukiah fits a black dragonscale hauberk on his body.
The magic of the hauberk begins to crush Ukiah!
Ukiah is DEAD!!
Ukiah catches his guts in his hands as they pour through his fatal wound!
Zephranux rolls on the floor laughing hysterically.
You roll on the floor laughing hysterically.
You say 'That was so funny!!!'
You say 'He was killed by his own weapon?'
You say 'Do it again;)'
Lafranar says 'don't encourage him'
Submitted by Vestia
Here's something that happend a logn time ago at a pkill while we were
waiting for the other questors ot finish the race and get to the immortal in
charge. We were up there so long, the vamps were getting thirsty so the imm
transed a clan or order blood mob up. The mob was Gilma.
Throxx attempts to make Gilma close her mouth in the interest of peace.
Gilma **** SMITES **** Throxx!
Throxx is DEAD!!
You hear Throxx's death cry.
Submitted by Allison
Titles of the Week
Magusi Democracy:The crude leading the crud.. (Order of Ascendere)
Valklavius says "Just say no to hillbillies".
Sagashi If you can read this, you can MUD |Mentor/IGKF|. (Guild of Mages)
Ambu-lance, the Pixie Paramedic! {PN}. (Order of Ascendere)
Hoerkin StarProfit, exercising selective deafness. Second, Guild of Rangers
Vortex:- Sin now, Pray Later. WhiteShadow. (Number Two, Order of Baali)
Dragsca beer....... helping ugly guys get laid since 1862. Guild of Clerics
Culex will kill for a decent meal. Guild of Vampires
Drast is multiplaying, send tells to Toftfelt.
AFK Toftfelt is multiplaying, send tells to Alessan.
whois alessan
No such character online.
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Guild News:
Guild of Druids
Leader: Ceirana Number 1: Korell Number 2: Zeikle
Motto: 'United to Assist'
Description:
Bringing to the realms the virtues of honor, truth, justice, faith, hope,
love and benevolance, the Druid Guild is here to serve and aid the aspiring
Druid avatar and accomplished Druid alike.
***(((((THE GUILD OF DRUIDS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS)))))***
1. Erik 2. Dyrk 3. Centauri 4. Lequin .
Guild of Paladins
Leader: Mecil Number 1: Thlundar Number 2: Sapherine
Motto: 'By our example, we shall lead.'
Description:
The Guild of Paladins strive to purge the Realms of the darkness that lurks
in its most hidden corners, to grant succor to those in need, to aid those in
jeopardy, and to destroy those with hearts of evil!
The Guild of Paladins would like to announce the wedding of Greetmir and
Taliesin Goodguard last Sunday. Best wishes to the happy couple!
Realms of Despair
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