[Caelum's Scrapbook] Use Your Words.

[Eridanus]

Goal+Conflict=Plot. That phrase keeps repeating in my head whenever I brainstorm for ideas for a new thread. Wonder who's responsible for that xD

[Paragon]

Oh it isn't a plot without conflict

[Tabarnac]

Dammit, I wanted low country boil. Who do I have to punch at the party? As to writing lessons, why don't you talk about something specific to Mizahar like, oh, three examples of moderation requests and how they could do them better. Like, "Oh, I want a thread where I train my sword." Um, that could be self-moderated. I think it might benefit players to see what it's like from our perspective, and how we can do more if they give us more. Lesson #34701: How to be a generous writing partner. ???

[Caelum]

"How To Give an ST a Reach-Around"? Maybe I should title it in a more appropriate manner, though, really, I think all my fellow mods would appreciate that title best.

[Caelum]

How To Give An ST A Moderation Request Reach Around Example the First: You want a gnosis thread! The Wrong Way Hi! Jane needs a gnosis mark from Ivak. Will you mod the thread for me? The Right Way Hi! Jane needs a gnosis mark from Ivak. Do you have time to mod the thread for me? I am leaning toward making her a Zaital due to x, y and z reason, but I understand that is ultimately the mod’s call which Azenth family she fits best. Below I have included links to applicable threads which demonstrate why Jane would attract Ivak’s attention. The summary is that Jane has done x, y and z. Jane’s character goals are liberating the rats in Ravok and, of course, Ivak Himself. (If applicable -) This will be Jane’s second gnosis mark from Ivak. Here is a link to her first Ivak gnosis thread as moderated by ST Awesome. It has been over a year since that thread was begun and you may peruse the attached links for the required ten in the interim proving she has been a faithful and active Azenth. Thank you for your time and consideration, Jane’s Player. In Conclusion You need to take as much time and effort in your mod request as you expect the mod to take in it. To be continued…

[Tabarnac]

Amen!

[Caelum]

Exhibit B Dani’s brain is eaten by the rats. (See several posts up for explanation. The photo documentation of my captivity continues.) Dani’s Brain on Rats :

[Caelum]

Exhibit C: some of the hostages hold a musical vigil (the man in blue is laid back because he knows where they put the cannon). Rats Are Afraid of Guitars : Exhibit D: our captors drag out the corpses of their slain to serve as warning. Pest Cemetary : - - - ST Reach Around: II Example the Second: you want a training thread! The Wrong Way Hi! Bill needs training in long sword. Can you help me out? The Right Way Hi! Bill needs training in long sword and as he is already at Competent level with 42 XPs, an Expert or higher in Long Sword is required to teach him. I am aware that we are not allowed to write NPCs with an Expert or higher in any skill without ST permission. May I self moderate the NPC John Doe at Awesome Armory for training purposes in a thread? OR Do you have time to moderate an NPC long sword expert for me? Thank you! Bill’s Player. Conclusion We do not have an abundance of STs and, as such, those we do have are often overloaded with modded threads. There are things that require a modded thread, but of those that do not require a modded thread are: training threads job threads Training Threads – An NPC must have a higher skill level than your PC in order to teach them. However, most STs do not require you to gain permission to self mod your own training thread unless the NPC is an expert or higher in a skill or the NPC you wish to use is city-owned instead of made up out of your head. In those circumstances, you have options other than asking your local ST to mod. They are: Gain permission to self mod Ask a friend to apply to the HD for permission to guest mod for you Job Threads – It is not required to have a job thread in order to obtain employment. There are, of course, exceptions to this rule from city to city and job to job; however, ask your DS if you need a modded thread to gain employment. A lot of the time you don’t. Yes, I’m stressing minimizing the number of modded threads you request from STs. This is because there are plenty ST modded threads which are required and necessary and not enough STs to go around. Of course, it’s flattering that you want to write a thread with an ST because so many of them are awesome; but don’t make the ST feel bad when, because they have a zillion modded threads going already, others to grade, plots to build, development to develop, they have to put you off or turn you down. To be continued…

[Paragon]

You're on fire today Katie. Keep 'em coming.

[Caelum]

This caused me to think of Tanroa. It is obvious and beautiful and I needed a little glow today. As the tide washed in, the Dutch Tulip Man faced the ocean: "Conjoiner rejoinder poisoner concealer revelator. Look at it, rising up and rising down, taking everything with it." "What's that?" Anna asked. "Water," the Dutchman said. "Well, and time." - Van Houten, An Imperial Affliction.