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The Dust

That is a really good banner. It's got that Jericho "WELP THERE'S THE END" feel. I'm thinking of expanding on Lucania's sister, if I make her a CS should I just paste it to the bottom of Lucania's or send it for approval?

@Darcs

At this point, side characters don't really need 'approval' , if I find a discrepancy it's probably a minor one and I'll PM it to you. Though, so I can hotlink it put it in a new post. Also thankyou, I spent some time searching for a picture with the appropriate "feel", and only required some minor, easy editing.

The Dust

It's a different picture of the same one I used in deadland. I was kind of surprised when I found it, but it was however, the most fitting one I could procure.

Mahz's Dev Journal

In my opinion, an optional rating system is definitely not a big change. To me, a big change is something that would radically change the forum, and/or couldn't possibly be ignored. Ratings don't really change anything, and someone can simply not use them if they prefer not to. I do agree with putting a poll up for larger, potentially controversial features, though.

@TheMaster99

I respectfully disagree. A ratings system is a modification to our social structure, and in my opinion that would be a big change. I for one, don't feel the need for it. That was the biggest turn off for me regarding other sites, I don't feel the need to compete for a ratings system, or trophies, or badges of honor, etc., to represent my public approval. I also don't feel that more than the opinions of a select few are being taken into consideration. I think the rest of the guild should be asked for feedback through a simple poll, and if the majority of the public wants to see it implemented then I can shutup and be content with things. So I can agree with you on the poll, but the scale of things is really left up to personal opinions. It would be much easier to just say, "Well, it's going to change things 'round these parts,' and throw up a poll.

Forum Game: Write the Awson x Aza fanfic one sentence at a time.

Aza however, had become nothing more than a being purely made of passion to prove himself to Awson.

Mahz's Dev Journal

If you aren't judging people by their aggregate ratings, then why do you assume it's an issue everyone else is going to struggle with but you?

@Mahz

I don't. I just think it's entirely unnecessary. I'm sure I'll get used to it in due time, as I've gotten used to everything else, but my initial reaction is basically "y u do dis".

@Hank

Again, I agree with Hank here. I also feel what's the point of having a userbase if you're not going to garner public opinion on big changes, like a ratings system? Adding a front page poll for even a week would be able to provide a general idea on the feelings of the guild as a whole, instead of just a few individuals.

The Dust

Did a bunch of writing for the new guy. Not done yet. Also found, after much searching since the int. check, the perfect reference picture. Look at that orb. It's beautiful. *tears up*

Original Image

Just so you can see the difference between the original, and what I did.

My version

All done using the 'burn' tool and the 'stamp' tool. And some text, but that's a given.

The stuff you're made of. [Game]

Smink: The taste of purple, paprika, and chemical X.

Mahz's Dev Journal

I'm surprised you implemented a rating system, Mahz. The Guild functioned just fine without one for years and people were (in)famous based on merit and reputation alone. We don't need numbers for that.

@Hank

I actually second this notion. I do appreciate all of the work being done to the site, but a rating systems seems unnecessary, and more socially damaging. The system we have now, as Hank stated, about merit and reputation is a dynamic that I'd be sad to see change.

Aeon's Graphic Adventure [Game]

--Suddenly a new player spawns on top of the rock, saying "Catosphrious will kill all!" ---The Immolated loincloth fizzles out, luckily leaving behind ample charred cloth so that the GM doesn't have to buy a censor bar. ----The Ogre wobbles, trying to regain its senses.

The Dust

Introducing, the great and magnificent Jonathan “Kyrios” Diederich Looks familiar Kapu, No?